Hire and Rental News - February 2019

EQUIPMENT Pocket Rocket is ready for hire The updated version of the popular Aussie AB30 Pocket Rocket from Aussie Pumps is a new compact, super robust 3,000psi pressure cleaner with a frame based on Aussie’s OH&S friendly ‘Scud’ design, and made for hire to trade. A 3,000psi heavy duty triplex pump and Honda 6.5HP industrial petrol engine is housed in a new stainless steel trolley frame with 4 flat free tyres. An in-depth survey of the hire industry revealed renting pressure cleaners is about performance but also about user ease of operation and OH&S. “The unique Scud design has won awards for innovation and particularly been praised for its ‘no sharps’ design,” Aussie Pumps Chief Engineer John Hales said. “Nobody wants to catch their clothing or trip over some protruding, sharp element on a piece of hire equipment,” he said. Aussie Pumps said the Scud’s design is more manoeuvrable than conventional European or American style machines. The stainless steel, centre mounted lifting bar means the 40kg unit can be easily lifted on or off utility vehicles or trucks. The unit is equipped with 10m of 5,800psi rated high pressure hose and supplied with a stainless steel single lance with an Aussie Laser Cut cleaning nozzle, John said. “Optional turbos lances are available for hire customers who want an extra bit of ‘whack’. Using an Aussie Turbomaster turbo lance boosts the effective working pressure of the pump up to 4,300psi,” John said. “We designed the machine to make it virtually ‘hire proof’,” John said. “The feedback is these machines are easy to hire because they are really popular with rental customers,” he said. “Best news for operators is although the machine is extremely capable it fits into the ‘Class A’ category in the Australian Standards for High Pressure Water Jetters. This means operators do not need to be certified to use it. “The stainless steel frame requires virtually zero maintenance for the life of the unit and adds huge appeal for renters. “The Italian Big Berty triplex pump in the Aussie AB30HH comes with a four year warranty, three years longer than its closest competitors,” John said.than its closest competitors,” John said. n Contact: 02 8865 3500 or visit: www.aussiepumps.com.au No operator certification for jetters Aussie Cobra Class A jetters that do not require operator certification under AS/NZS4233.01 from Aussie Pumps are now available from Kennards Hire. T he new Aussie Cobra A jetter offers fast, efficient drain cleaning with the ability to clear chokes in drains up to 6”. It is powered by a Honda GX630 23hp electric start petrol engine and features a ‘Big Berty’ Bertolini triplex pump that delivers 20lpm flow at 275bars (4,000psi). The unit also doubles as an efficient pressure cleaner and can be rented with a wash down gun that enables the operator to use the machine as a clean-up tool. The Cobra A Safe Jetting training program has been rolled out to Kennards Hire staff across the country covering jetter application, safety and maintenance. “The Kennards Hire team were very open to the jetter training and were impressed with the ease of use of the machines”, Aussie Pumps’ Operations Manager, trainer on the day, Hamish Lorenz said. “The trainees said the jetter machines offer new efficiencies and safety features, which will see them become a popular hire item with customers”, Hamish said. n Contact: 02 8865 3500 or visit: www.aussiepumps.com.au Aussie’s new 3,000psi compact ‘hire spec’ high pressure cleaner Kennards Hire staff undergo the Aussie Jetter practical training program Dimmer switches for outdoor lighting The Decorative Lighting Company offers dimmer units for its lighting solutions. According to the company the dimmer choices depends on how many lights are running. There are a choice of a 192 watt and 432 watt dimmer units available (both options come with a wireless remote allowing for ease of use). The units are simple to apply and screw in after the power supply (no electrical work needed). The output of the dimmer unit is then screwed into the beginning of the lighting system. n Contact: 07 5575 5070 or visit: www.decolight.com.au P56 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS FEBRUARY 2019