Hire and Rental News - May 2018

Existing off-the-shelf relocatable explosive magazines are 6m by 2.4m wide, yet the client needed extra width so Royal Wolf modified the unit dimensions on-site in Brisbane to 12m by 3m. The containers were purpose made by Royal Wolf’s specialised Project Division, who are trained to assist with explosive magazine inquiries Australia wide. Michael Meyer, North Queensland Regional Manager, said the project highlighted how the Royal Wolf team is continuously expanding its capabilities to provide quick solutions, through existing product lines that can be modified to cater to specialised needs. “The containers are also fully insulated and timber-lined to avoid static electricity. The all-steel external construction of the explosive magazines Royal Wolf converted six containers into relocatable explosive magazines built to legally store explosives, ensuring safe and compliant ventilated storage when contracted by Orica Mining, the world’s largest provider of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems. Transporting explosives for construction in relocatable containers offers impact and cyclonic protection, while vents provide ventilation, and in an incident, double as a weak-spot for explosive forces to exit,” Michael said. “The doors are also unique, at six inches thick with a blast rate of AS2187.1-1998. Royal Wolf offers support in certification, footing design and detail to assist in installation. The relocatable explosive magazines (REMs) are fully ISO compliant for easy transport.” Three units were delivered with the last three in transit to Papua New Guinea for use at mine sites. Contact: 1300 651 700 or visit website: www.royalwolf.com.au 67 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • MAY 2018 EQUIPMENT Royal Wolf converted six containers into relocatable explosive magazines Superseding its 7-Series models, Toyota Material Handling has launched two new battery electric warehouse models, the 8FB four-wheel counter-balance forklift and 8FBR reach truck ranges. There are five 8FB forklifts from 1.5 to 3.0 tonne payload and nine 8FBR models from one to 2.5 tonne payload. Key advantages include longer operating times and battery life, reduced electricity consumption to save charging costs, further updates to Toyota's industry leading System of Active Stability (SAS) safety technology and the availability of Toyota's I-Site fleet-management tool as a factory fitted option. Toyota Material Handling's Product Manager, Toyota Product, Glen Ryan, said: "The new forklift range has a more sophisticated design and features, while the new reach trucks have 10% better operating time and use less electricity thanks to newAC drive motors and efficient new hydraulic system." "All the new models have Auto Turn-speed Control, for greater safety when turning with a load and Anti-rollback control. The 8FBN now features Slope-Sensing Auto Power Mode which will increase the power to climb a ramp; it improves driving performance and productivity." Glen said the 8FBR range has the latest iteration of Toyota's System of Active Stability, known as SAS-R, for stable turning and load-handling operations. In addition, Toyota has introduced added features to optimise battery life, such as Auto Power-Off, Power-keep and Power-select functions. Contact: 1800 425 438 or visit: www.toyotamaterialhandling.com.au New forklifts and reach trucks www.crommelins.com.au 1958 2018 CELEBRATING 60 YEARS! SEE YOU AT HIRE18 STAND 63,64