ConExpo 2011

Sany
Sany will be displaying its two new RT cranes, the SRC860XL and SRC840, which have been designed for the North American market, at booth #600 in the Silver Lot. The rough terrain line has recently been displayed at Bauma Germany and Bauma China.

The SRC860XL, with its 5-section boom reaching a maximum 140-foot length, possesses the longest boom in the 60t class, the company says. An additional 53ft may be added through the use of the bi-fold jib. The maximum height of the new rough terrain crane is 197ft.

Designed to move freely along American motorways, the vehicle has a width of 10ft 3in. Movement is powered by a 250 hp tier-3 Cummins engine and Dana Powershift transmission with six forward and reverse speeds. Axles are of Axletech manufacture and the tyres are made by Bridgestone.

The SRC840, with its four-section boom that reaches 110ft, is being presented as a heavy duty crane. It has a lifting capacity of 40t at a 10ft radius. The 45ft bi-fold jib may reach a maximum tip height of 154ft. It uses the same make of engine, tires and axles as the SRC860XL and is likewise equipped to move on American motorways.

Both of the new Sany rough terrain cranes come with a large LMI display touch screen. The LMI can toggle between the mode for crane manouevers and a mode for travelling. Sany says this screen may be easily programmed.

These two cranes join Sany’s existing crane to form the range of three which it has prepared to serve the American market. The existing SRC860 rough terrain crane offers a heavier lift at 60t and a maximum height of 113-feet using its 4 section boom.

A subsidiary of Sany Heavy industry, China, Sany America provides crane servicing out of its American headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia and offers its American clients a selection of machinery of particular interest to heavy construction companies. Its range includes a reach stacker, rotary drill rig, hydraulic crawler cranes, excavators and trailer-mounted concrete pumps.

Tadano
Tadano is adding two new rough terrain crane models, GR-1000XL-2 and GR-750XL-2, to its GR series, and is showing these at Conexpo. The models have been structurally strengthened and they been refined for fuel efficiency. They also feature new technology including a web/satellite coordinated reporting system and an automatic moment limiter, which will offer new, more visible, means of controlling movement.

GR-1000XL-2 has a maximum lifting capacity of 102t and a round-shaped boom of 43m. The 18m bi-fold fly jib and the boom are both constructed of high tensile steel. To facilitate set up, the crane features a self-rigging counterweight system.

GR-750XL-2 has a maximum lifting capacity of 76t and, like the 1000XL-2, a 43m round-shaped boom. The lifting capacity is larger than in previous versions in the same lifting category.

Both models will feature the Eco-Mode Fuel monitoring system. The system adjusts fuel consumption when the engine is idling, without hampering performance.

Using the satellite/web reporting system, “Hello-Net” customers can control their cranes by sight from the office using a virtual interface. This feature is targeted at increasing efficiency, Tadano says.

An outrigger detection system, and a non-symmetrical outrigger extension control system have been included on the outriggers for added safety.

Terex
Terex will be giving a live demonstration and showing three of its new boom truck cranes at booth #140 in the Gold Lot. It will present a total of seven boom truck and truck cranes tailored for travel on North American roads and will showcase improvements on some of its older models.

Crossover 6000
This boom truck may be configured for road travel that is fully compliant with all highway regulations in United States. It has as maximum lifting capacity of 54t. Fully extended, the boom reaches a 33.5m maximum length and 51.6m maximum system length.

T 100
Terex is presenting the T 100 truck crane with heavy-lifting capacity, featuring an ergonomic cab, which it says can provide ‘exceptional comfort’. The lifting capacity of 90t is suitable for lifting the largest components, and the maximum boom height of 50m makes the system applicable for installation of tower components. Like the Crossover 6000, this truck crane is adapted for American motorways.

RT 100
The 100 rough terrain crane features an extended ‘extra long’ boom of 53m. It offers a lifting capacity of 90t without any attachments. The crane is designed for mobility on and off the road, and can navigate rough terrains with its high ground clearance and three-mode steering. It reaches a maximum 68m system length for compactness and maneuverability in smaller spaces. Features of the new rough terrain crane include a self-removing counterweight.

BT 28106
The maneuverable new BT 28106 combines high-tech indicators with light lifting performance and operator comfort, Terex says. It provides a maximum lifting capacity of 25.4t. The cab is outfitted with an electronic load moment indicator, which defines the work area, and can be accessed through mounting behind. The cab features dual operator control, and ample non-continuous rotation.

AC 350/6
The AC 350/6 is a six axle all terrain crane which, Terex says, can outlift similarly classed cranes under certain circumstances. Its considerable maximum lifting capacity of 350t and its maximum telescopic boom length of 64m make it a powerful heavy lifting crane. Terex has said that this is ‘the most powerful and compact six-axle all terrain crane in the 400US (350t) capacity class currently available on today’s market’.

Features of the AC 350/6 include the patented luffing jib riggings sytem, which makes this crane particularly easy to rig. Care has been taken to ensure operator safety of the most advanced kind with a new fall arrest system. Its attachments are under 2.4m long for easy transport.

HC 165
The HC 165 features the same controls as the rest of Terex’s hydraulic crawler line, but has the addition of a hammer-head tip boom. It offers lifting capacities up to 150t. The standard boom reaches 73m, while the hammer head boom can reach 82m. Additional reach of up to 98m can be achieved using a combination of its 77SI offset tip boom and 16HL jib.

Simple to maintain and set up, the HC 165 is self-erecting. Safety features include the free-fall for the auxillary and main hoist drums, while free-fall on an optional third drum may also be included upon customer request.

SK 415-20 tower crane
This tower crane features a new and improved cab design offering increased visibility. In addition, a new maximum jib length offers 80m of reach. The tower crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 20t, with a jib tip capacity of 2.3t. Additional features have been added for the new version, such as an HD23-TS212 transfer mast augmenting the crane’s free-standing capabilities to 91.6m.

Harrington Hoists
Harrington Hoist will show the UBC Universal Beam Clamp, released in January to complement Harrington's range of electric and air powered hoists and trolleys. It which will be available in capacities ranging from 1–10t.

The clamp features a built-in suspension pin to be used in environments with low headroom and an opening jaw that can be adjusted for different tapered and flat-flanged beams. An optional suspender is available as an add-on feature, and can be used for oversized hooks and perpendicular mounting.

Harrington designed the clamp for use as a hoist anchor point in temporary overhead lifting and vertical rigging operations, but it can also be used as a below-the-hook lifting device. Another potential application for the clamp is to use it to hold and position beams during construction.

The beam clamps have been designed to comply with standards of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), a not-for-profit engineering standards organisation.

Specifications fulfill the criteria for ASME BTH-1 structural, mechanical and electrical components, and ASME B30.20 applying to marking, construction and use of the clamps. They also comply with portions of ASME B30.16, with a design factor minimum of 5:1 for meeting additional use- and construction-related requirements.

Jekko
Jekko, an Italian crane manufacturer, first introduced its tracked mini crane SPX1040 in the spring of 2009. It claims that the advantage of the SPX1040 over similarly classed cranes, for example the Maeda LC, is that it offers pick and carry capacity. Notable also are the tracks provided in rubber or steel, which can maximize carrying capacity.

The crane has a pick and carry capacity of 1000kg with rubber tracks, but can pick and carry up to 2.4t in configurations using steel tracks. The crane’s narrow chassis will allow it to move easily down an aisle and it provides a maximum system height of 24m. The crane comes with a four-section boom 14m long, and a 700kg counterweight.

The mini crane is further equipped with a load limiter, automatic outrigger monitoring and load chart selection. The zone limitation device, which will stop the crane if it goes beyond the indicated area, should make operation simple.

The SPX1040 optionally includes extendible steel tracks, and an 1000kg counterweight which is often pared with them to achieve the maximum pick and carry capacity. In this configuration, The undercarriage may be extended to 1.45 to 2.05. A 5m swingway and 3m stinger extention, are provided for an additional charge.

Lampson
Lampson will be introducing its latest mega-lifting mobile crawler cranes in the Transi-Lift range, LTL-2600B and LTL-3000, which have been engineered for nuclear energy construction applications since the last Conexpo. The LTL-3000, it says, will be the largest crane of its kind, surpassing even the lifting capacity the previous model LTL-2600, by 20%. Lampson salespeople will be available to ask questions about its heavy-duty lifting capacities and features.

Transi-Lift LTL-2600B
With its lifting capacity designed for heavy loads, for example 1100t at a radius of 57m, the Transi-Lift LTL-2600B is designed for heavy-duty industrial construction applications. The crane factors in a pin-together design with a 36m long jib, 121m long boom will have 6.1 x 4.8m cross section. Seen from the front, the track pads are 3m wide each.

The LTL-2600B was created for China Nuclear Energy Industry Corporation for its client, Taohuajiang Nuclear Project. The original will be used on construction works for four nuclear power plants.

Transi-Lift LTL-3000
The Lampson Transi-Lift LTL-3000 will be the largest mobile crawler crane in the world, when it is competed in December of this year, Lampson says.

The LTL-3000 features a newly-designed hydraulic winch system which may use wire that is 2in in diameter. It has a lifting capacity of over 2832t and an 84000tm rating.

The original of this crane was ordered by Hitachi Transport to be used for work on a nuclear power plant owned by Tokyo Electric Power company, and has been designed to meet requirements outlined in the Japanese JIS and US B30.5 ASME safety standards.

Link-Belt
Link-Belt will demonstrate six new and improved cranes at Conexpo booth #230. The ATC-3275 all terrain crane and TCC-1100 telecrawler will be previewed featuring new remote operating. Also, an addition to its HSL range, the 238 HSL lattice boom crawler, will be on display. HTC-8690, TCC-750, and RTC-8090, will round out the exhibit. Some of these cranes will be operated using the new Link-Belt pulse remote control locomotive (RCL) operating system, which displays data the system extend mode controller, self-diagnostic messages.

ATC-3275
The newly designed 250t ATC-3275 Link-Belt is an all terrain vehicle, mobile both on and off the jobsite and reaching fast highway speeds, Link-Belt says. Steering in four modes, can be used, with cruise control, additional cylinders, mud and snow traction, and differential axle-locking.

The main features are the modular counterweight system, with weights weighing 10t, and the hydro-gas suspension system. A seven-section boom provides ample reach and includes a 3.7m stowable fly designed for working in a ‘tilt-up’ fashion, while offering the option to attach a three-piece bi-fold fly.

According the to the manufacturer, the crane is the first of its kind to be designed and made in the US. It meets an American transport and environmental safety laws, including the Tier IV Interim and EPA 2010 on-highway codes, with an EPA-compliant Cummins engine.

TCC-1100
Link-Belt’s third telescopic crawler crane, the TCC-1100, is designed to be easy to operate in bridge, steel erection, foundation, railroad and wind turbine construction applications.

Mobility is a key feature, with a maximum a boom length of 45.7m, and a system only 3.86m tall and 3.2m wide, it may be transported to a jobsite in four truckloads.

The heavy-lifting crane can be configured with multiple fly options and all flies offset to 2°, 15°, 30° and 45°.

Using a 3m heavy-lift fly, it has 18.1t of lifting capacity. The manufacturer says that its capacities rival those of lattice cranes with a comparable base rating.

The system is controlled using the updated RCL, the Link-Belt Pulse crane operating system. Features include upper guardrails, a tilting cab, and Teflon wear pucks, which minimize greasing needs. The customer can request a cold weather package as an added option.

238 HSL
The all-new lattice boom crawler crane joins the HSL range as a model with pile-driving capability. Link-Belt designed the crane for general contractor use in steel erection, bridge construction, and pile-driving applications.

238 HSL offers a lifting capacity of 27t, with lengths ranging from 9.1m to 24.m. With boom and jib combined, the maximum height reaches 94.5m. The crane can be configured with a main boom length 70.1m plus a jib length of 24.4 m. A luffing jib will be available for delivery at a later date.

HTC-8690
The 81.6t HTC-8690 truck crane replaces the former 8690 with a redesigned carrier and boom, while retaining its predecessor’s lightness and transportability. On the highway, it reaches a 62 mph maximum speed.

Its five section boom extends from 11.6–42.7m, while it has a lifting capacity of 90t. Optionally included are two 4.9 m extensions and a 17.7m two-section fly with given offset capacities.

TCC-750
Link-Belt calls the TCC-750 the largest crawler capable of moving with its tracks attached.

The TCC-750 offers a lifting capacity of 70t and 35m main boom, for a maximum height of 36.7m. Attachments include Pengo hydraulic powered earth auger RT-15, with 7t torque or the RT-20 with 10.3t of torque. An aerial work platform attachment may be added as an option.

The TCC-750 is relatively light and easy to transport. Transportation is possible in one to two truckloads, dependant upon local highway restrictions.

Insulatus
The manufacturer, with its range presented as ’the last line in defense from electrocution’, will be showing examples of its Load Insulator and Tag Line Insulator products at booth #31729 in the Hilton centre. These products are targeted for contractors with cranes working near electric lines.

To ensure maximum safety the two insulation links should be used in conjunction, Insulatus says, with the Load Insulator situated between the crane's lifting hook and its suspended load, and the Tag line Insulator in the guiding tag line where applicable. These insulating links, developed in accordance with OSHA regulations, will also be displayed at the OSHA construction safety training facility in Arlington Heights, Illinois and used in training sessions showing the proper fitting and operation of the links.

Additional demonstrations of several examples of its product line will be shown on a video display.

Insulatus advisors will be available each day after 1pm. For technical consultation, providing advice on how to comply with the new OSHA crane & derrick regulations, in particular the revised requirements related to 'non-conductive' tag lines when operating near live power lines, and the proper fitment of insulating links.

Orlaco
Orlaco will present its new camera systems for cranes and other vehicles in a display themed “innovations from the ground up” at Hilton Pavilion, Booth #30502.

The carmeras, complete with LCD display screens, are designed to improve visibility for vessels and vehicles, cranes as well as forklifts.

These systems have recently been redesigned, after some research, to comply with updated ISO safety standards.

Orlaco says that its cameras operate with ‘sharp’ imaging in the harshest conditions, and that they are tested to withstand extremes of hot and cold, jolting and vibrations. They can be provided with explosion proof casing. Some of its cameras may also be used for security monitoring systems.

Regional sales is offered through resellers, and servicing is offered from Orlaco offices in Germany, France, Denmark, Canada and Singapore.

All Orlaco products are designed and manufactured in-house at Orlaco head office at its factory in the Netherlands, which has recently expanded. This gives customers the advantage of a personalized service from a knowledgeable staff.

If you miss Orlaco at Conexpo, you can catch it at the up coming Specialised Carriers & Rigging Association Annual Conference in San Diego, California, from 12-16 April. In addition, it will be presenting at multiple expositions in The Netherlands throughout the coming year.

PM group
PM will be launching the new PM95 truck crane at Conexpo, which is built for compactness. It has updated the vehicle with new electronic management technology. It has an increased truck payload over competitor cranes in the same lifting capacity, it says. The crane will be displayed with its longest reach.

This PM95 features an octagonal extension oom. PMs products have applications in the construction, gardening, container loading, heavy-duty machinery handling, mining and ship handling. They may also be used in handling of prefabricated materials including concrete blocks.

A jib version is available with this crane. With the jib version, the PM95 has a lifting capacity of 3t at a radius of 39m and will additionally include an electronic management system. The system is programmed to manage oil flow and improve lifting capacity.

PM has developed an international network of sales branches to offer technical assistance.