As an LSI Dealer, we are very excited to announce the introduction of a brand new wireless Load Moment Indicator by Load Systems International.
Features Include:
LSI is proud to introduce our new Load Moment Indicator (LMI). The LMI features two pressure transducers that read the rod and bore side pressures of the hydraulic lift cylinders.
Our […]
Manitowoc Crane sales grow 22.9% despite market pressure
Manitowoc Crane
Manitowoc’s first half financial results for 2011 show cranes segment sales increasing by 22.9% from $451.6m to $544.8m year on year while market pressures helped force operating margins down 3.2%. Manitowoc Crane
Cranes segment sales were largely responsible for helping achieve group sales figures of $949.8m for […]
Load Systems International is an established leader in the crane & lifting industry
Load Systems International
Load Systems International products enable crane operators to remotely monitor crane function, offering a safer alternative to the guesswork involved with cranes that do not have any way of monitoring crucial functions like load weight, A2B, boom angle, etc.
Load Systems […]
Anti Two Block (a2b) Switch
Anti Two Block
Cranes are provided with two different configurations of anti two block switches, i.e.
some having only one anti two block switch, and some having two anti two block switches. Correct use of the anti two
block switches must be followed to prevent material damage and serious or even fatal
accidents. The […]
Hirschmann Maestro Load Moment Indicator
Hirschmann Maestro System
The Hirschmann Maestro is an economical upgrade solution for many of the existing Hirschmann and PAT load moment indicators that are currently in the field. The Hirschmann Maestro provides crane owners with a combination of the latest technology while incorporating many of the existing proven sensors and components. […]
Load Systems International announces the global release of new wireless instrumentation products to increase crane safety and efficiency
Load Systems International
Load Systems International is announcing the release of three new innovative products, the Wireless Slew Sensor and Work Area Definition Software, the Mini Cable Reel and the Stainless Steel Line Rider.
The Wireless Slew Sensor measures […]
DS350 Replacement
A History of Anti-Two Block Prevention
LIMIT SWITCHES AS THE FORERUNNERS OF ANTI-TWO BLOCK DEVICES
Patents applied for as early as 1904, indicated the need for a safety device to stop the upward travel of a hook block on overhead crane like systems.
Otis Elevator Company was the assignee of a patent entitled “Automatic Stop for Whip-Hoists.” […]
Demag assists with heavy and tandem lifts
Demag
Demag has released two new features, Vertical Lift Assistant and Tandem Lift Assistant to increase accuracy for its mobile harbour cranes lifting heavy cargo.
Demag Vertical Lift Assistant is designed to improve lifts for single heavy loads. It may increase accuracy where the operator does not have a clear […]
Protcting Your Bottom Line! Crane Hotline Magazine
Crane
Crane Hotline Magazine has published a great article related to PROTECTING YOUR BOTTOM LINE by taking precautionary safety measures. This article is a must read for those who really want to protect your business and professional reputation!
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/847aafee#/847aafee/23
With over 30 years of industry experience Bode Technical Services specializes […]
