Hire and Rental News - May 2018

FEATURE “Most rental companies offer conventional old-style drain cleaning gear that has been on the market for 30 or 40 years,”Aussie Pumps’ Product Manager, Mal Patel said. “These new machines represent an incredible breakthrough in efficiency, timesaving and safety and have changed the way drains are cleared by using high pressure and lower flows,” he said. “The Cobra Jetter will unblock drains of up to 6” with ease, clearing chokes fast. Operators don’t need to be certified because the machine comes within the guidelines of ‘A class’ classification within the newAustralian and New EQUIPM NT Drain cleaning jetters available for hire With 4,000psi pressure capability offering fast, efficient drain cleaning, the Aussie Cobra range of drain cleaning jetters made by Australian Pump Industries is now available in the Kennards Hire equipment hire fleet. Zealand Safety Standards. The Cobras are powered by a Honda GX630 23hp electric start petrol engine and feature a ‘Big Berty’ Bertolini triplex pump that delivers 20 litres per minute flow at 275 bars (4,000psi)." Australian Pump Industries pioneered the introduction of high-pressure drain cleaning equipment in Australia, Mal said. “Plumbers who rent these machines already know how they work. They are familiar with the technique and understand how fast a choke can be cleared with this high-performance gear. They say it’s faster and safer than traditional methods of drain cleaning. “Kennards Hire supplies an Aussie nozzle kit with each hired unit. The kit contains various configuration nozzles designed for a range of applications. The reverse jet nozzles drive the 60m high pressure sewer hose through the pipe clearing as it goes. A Turbo Root Mulcher for quickly chopping its way through tree roots is also part of the nozzle kit. “The powerful machine doubles as a very efficient pressure cleaner. It comes with a ‘clean up’ kit that enables the operator to switch from drain cleaner nozzle to wash gun in seconds." Contact: 02 8865 3500 or visit website: www.aussiepumps.com.au The new SK12SR, officially launched at the 2018 Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo in Penrith, NSW, is new in its class. The pilot-controlled operation rather than front-control levers makes the model more efficiently and intuitively operated and means a more comfortable experience for the operator. Kobelco General Manager of Sales and Service Doug McQuinn said the SK12SR is a great workhorse for easy excavation, particularly in tight spaces. “Kobelco mini excavators are known for their toughness and durability. The SK12SR is a versatile machine, great for those jobs in closely confined spaces and the pilot-controlled operation offers exceptional manoeuvrability that gives the operator the confidence and comfort to get the job done well,” Doug said. “We released this machine to bridge the gap between the Kobelco SK008 and the SK17SR mini excavators. You may be carrying out landscaping works, laying cable, or building verges – this is a stable machine with rugged construction and underside protection to keep your downtime down.” The SK12SR comes with a four year / 4,000 hour full warranty. Visit: www.kobelco.com Kobelco’s new SK12SR mini excavator Mini market gets a new machine Featuring pilot-controlled operation rather than front- control levers, Kobelco Construction Machinery Australia has released a 1.2tonne mini excavator to sit between its 1tonne and 1.7tonne models. Kennards staff undergo the Aussie Jetter practical training program A week-long forklift safety blitz by SafeWork NSW in March was launched after three workers were killed and over 1,300 were injured in two years in forklift incidents. Inspectors visited Sydney businesses to check they are meeting safety and licensing laws as part of SafeWork’s ‘Take forking seriously’ program aimed at reducing forklift deaths and injuries. Between July 2014 and July 2016, 1,355 workers were injured in forklift incidents, which tragically included three fatalities and cost the NSW workers compensation system more than $30.5 million. Executive Director of SafeWork NSW, Peter Dunphy said too many workers SafeWork NSW forklift safety blitz were injured and killed in incidents involving forklifts. The blitz saw checks on Sydney businesses and outlined support to improve forklift safety. Peter said businesses should have a traffic management plan to separate pedestrians and vehicles. “A traffic management plan should include signage, ‘no go’ zones, use of pedestrian walkways, and exclusion zones during loading and unloading. “Businesses should ensure forklift operators have a current and valid  licence and always wear a seat belt." Call: 13 10 50 or visit website: www.safework.nsw.gov.au 66 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • MAY 2018