Hire and Rental News - November 2017

The new safety standards (AS/NZS 4322.1) apply to all users of high pressure cleaners, Aussie Pump's Chief Engineer John Hales said. “Machines are categorised according to their performance levels. A-class machines fall under 5600 bar/litre per minute. That means machines that have performance levels in excess of 4,000psi and more than 20lpm ie: 21 or 22lpm fall outside that range and move into B-Class. “It is mandatory operators of B-Class machines are formally certified by trainers operating under the auspices of a registered RTO (Registered Training Organisation),” John said. “Many operators of professional pressure cleaners do not realise under the new standards they should now be certified and their machines re-equipped with essential components that include E-stops, hose-protection devices and, in certain applications, foot valve controllers.” Australian Pump’s Ultra, 4,000psi 20lpm machine falls into the A-Class. “We’ve had to boost production numbers substantially to meet the demand as users decide to ‘get pure’,” John said. This heavy duty machine is part of Aussie’s registered award-winning ‘Scud’ design. Aussie operators stay safe by meeting new safety standards Australian Pump Industries has lifted production of its 4,000psi A-Class pressure cleaners to meet the increased demand from professionals using high pressure water blasting equipment looking for machines with maximum capability that fall into A-Class operator safety rules. “The Scud design has virtually no ‘sharps’ and its ergonomics allow easy movement on site. The weight distribution and four big 13” steel wheels with flat- free tyres make the blaster extremely manoeuvrable,” John said. “The Ultra packs real whack and when used with an Aussie heavy-duty turbolance delivers a pressure rating of 6,800psi. That turbo rating does not impact on the classification of the machine which is always rated based on its pump bar/litres per minute rating, not the impact or effectiveness of the work being carried out. “The big machine is powered by a Honda GX630 23HP heavy-duty electric start twin-cylinder engine and features a ‘Big Berty’ Bertolini triplex pump with a slow speed pump and a gearbox drive. The company chose to use Honda engines because of their excellent market reputation, their service support network and famous ease of starting. “Honda engines start the first time every time,” John said. Australian Pump was fast to respond to the new standards by modifying the Ultra to bring it into the A-Class category. “The A-Series machine is completely compliant with the new standards but doesn’t require the operator to be certified,” John said. “Our A-Class training program is available free of charge for operators of all machines in the A-Class category." “Our slogan of ‘Faster, Smarter, Safer’ is not just empty words but a mantra by which the company operates. It drives our advanced, innovative designs and reinforces a clear understanding we are out to cut times, improve efficiency and reduce operating costs,” he said. Contact: 02 8865 3500 or visit website: www.aussiepumps.com.au Australian-owned and managed, Genelite is a professional dealer network with back up service and technology for its equipment new and used. Genelite utilises a range of diesel, petrol and gas powered engines in the supply and maintenance of generators, compressors and associated equipment. Genelite’s range includes: inverter generators; portable domestic generators (in petrol and diesel); Onan Mobile Application Generators; portable industrial generators (Australian-made Genelite building on success and moving into Adelaide and available in petrol and diesel); diesel and gas powered industrial generators (light, medium and heavy duty); welders and workstations (portable and mobile); industrial electric air compressors and dryers; portable diesel air compressors (Australian distributor for Chicago Pneumatic); lighting towers (Australian distributor for Chicago Pneumatic); custom builds – all applications (pumping, irrigation, mobile); engines (petrol and diesel); water pumps and pressure washers; load banks (50kW to 1250kW); and fuel cells (500L to 20,000L to buy or hire). Genelite also helps find equipment for requirements, new or second hand and can also help with leasing and selling second hand equipment. According to the company, a pre-owned generator can offer a cost effective alternative to a new unit for emergency power back up. Genelite can provide pre- purchase inspections, load testing and full refurbishment packages for all sizes and makes of diesel generators. Contact: 1300 305 912 or visit website: www.genelite.com.au Aussie Pump's Pat Grochowski and Hamish Lorenz pull an Ultra A-Class off the line Genelite is building on its success in Brisbane and Perth and opening a branch in Adelaide. 52 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • NOVEMBER 2017 POWER, PUMPS & LIGHTING