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“The problem can occur across many
industries that routinely handle high-
tonnage and unbalanced loads. Many
such industries are dependent on the
quick and efficient servicing of key
machinery,”Warren said.
A solution to the challenges of such lifts
is presented by the latest Enerpac LL-
Series Level Lift System, which allows a
single operator to safely control the lifting
and lowering of large, uneven loads up to
800 tonnes, he said.
“The compact but powerful 700bar
(10,000psi) Level Lift System uses a
central, semi-automated pump for control
of up to four lift points for safe, fast, even
and controlled lifting and lowering of
uneven loads.
“The Level Lift system can control up
to four lift points without complicated
electronics or sensors at each lift point,
making it easy to use and improving
operator efficiency,“ Warren said.
Level Lift extends Enerpac’s global
expertise in lifting, shifting and
positioning heavy objects, which ranges
Problem of unbalanced loads up to 800t
Lifting and lowering heavy and sometimes awkwardly balanced mobile and static
machinery can waste expensive time in setup and operation while also exposing
maintenance and operations teams to unnecessary hazards, according to Enerpac Mining
& Integrated Solutions Manager – Australia and New Zealand, Warren Baltineshter.
from split-flow pumps for lifting-
only projects through to Integrated
Solutions (IS) Division technologies
such as Strand Jacks, Hydraulic
Gantries, Skidding Systems and EVO
Synchronous Lifting Systems, which
provide precise positioning and features
such as weighing, centre of gravity
measurement and data recording.
The Level Lift System includes a ZE4
pump, hoses, gauges and cart. During
operation, uneven loads are moved
evenly because Enerpac’s patented
Level Lift valve sends a fixed volume
of oil to each cylinder while lifting or
lowering. Regardless of the distribution
of weight in the application, or the
resulting pressure at each lift point, the
Level Lift System strokes each cylinder
by the same amount. Each cylinder must
have the same effective area.
“Level Lift can be used safely and cost-
efficiently for off-highway vehicles and
railway components common to resource
sites. The system can also be used
for gear drives and slew ring bearings
maintenance.
“Configured with a simple, 3-button
pendant, the Level Lift System allows for
a single point of control away from the
application to reduce the risk of operator
miscommunication. The Lift / Lower
valve enables easy switching between lift
and lower modes, with gauges located on
the cart for pressure monitoring."
Contact: 02 8717 7200 or visit website:
www.enerpac.com.au
With a strong focus on customer service,
Better Rentals is well versed on the
benefits of keeping a low-hour and well
maintained fleet.
Ferntree Gully Branch Manager Bryan
Harmer said: “When customers hire from
us we ensure from the beginning they
are recommended the most appropriate
equipment for their project. They are
made aware all of the costs up-front, and
they can be confident the equipment
can be relied upon to get the job done.
Whether a contractor and regular hirer, or
a weekend warrior with a small window
of time to move a mountain over the
weekend, we make it a rule to treat their
needs equally. And we find customers
Commitment to quality low-hour fleet
Independent hire business, Better Rentals based in Melbourne’s south east suburbs –
Ferntree Gully, Cranbourne, Packenham and Mornington, made a recent investment in a
fleet of new Vermeer tracked mini loaders.
really respond well to that.”
This year marks Better Rentals' 30th year
of servicing Melbourne’s south east.
The recent investment in the five new
Vermeer mini loaders came about when
Better Rentals considered options for
renewal of their loader fleet.
Bryan suggested
Vermeer tracked mini
loaders having had
experience with the
Vermeer product.
Following product
demonstrations and a
proposal from David
Franey of Vermeer’s
Melbourne dealership, the order for five
tracked mini loaders was placed in May.
According to David, Better Rentals'
mantra of “small enough to care – and big
enough to help” would seem a good fit
with the powerful Vermeer mini loader.
Contact: 07 3275 4888 or visit website:
www.vermeer.com.au
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The Level Lift system can control up to four lift points
Better Rentals made a recent investment in a fleet of new Vermeer
tracked mini loaders