Palfinger’s new jib
25 June 2018 by Sotiris KanarisPalfinger has increased the maximum reach of the TEC crane series by another 5.5m with the introduction of the new MFA jib.
The manufacturer says this technology will meet the special requirements for longer reach and greater flexibility of customers in the height logistics industry.
Both a rigid and swivelling version are being introduced. The optional angle adjustment of between +20° and -60° makes it possible to perform operations above projecting edges that were previously inaccessible for the crane, uniting the benefits of a mechanical extension with the flexibility of a fly jib. The MFA jib permits a maximum lifting capacity of 350–650 kg and can also be used for rope winch operation.
The MFA jib is connected to the standardised multifunction adapter (MFA). For users, the big advantage of this universal connection is that all the attachments can be secured and exchanged quickly and easily.
"The Palfinger MFA jib is the perfect addition to the PK 200002 L SH with PJ 300. It is easy to use and impressed me right from the start", said Josef Lierzer from Hierzmann Transporte in Unterpremstätten, Steiermark, Austria. Josef is one of the first crane operators to use the MFA jib.
The MFA jib is integrated in the electronic high-performance stability control system (HPSC) using the new TOOL software function. TOOL enables the various additional devices connected via the MFA to be included in the calculation of the stability limit for P-Profile cranes.
Like the multifunction adapter, the MFA jib is available for all cranes in the TEC series and fly jibs with P-Profiles.
