Vanson LCL20 luffing-jib tower crane
Rather than using ropes, this new crane has incorporated a hydraulic luffing system. By utilising a safety mechanism in the ram, the system is able to lock-off in the event of a hydraulic fault occurring. Vanson has also incorporated inverter drive systems on all of the crane’s motions to provide operators with smooth operation.
The LCL 20.1 can be mounted onto a tower system or used on its own feet on a concrete base at ground level, or bolted onto steelwork or ballasted down on a base cross on the top of a building. Like conventional tower cranes it is erected on site using a mobile crane. Once erected, the maximum jib length of this tower crane is 20m, with a lift capacity of 1,000kg at 20m radius or 3500kg at a 3m radius.
Operation of the crane is via a hand-held radio control unit which incorporates BS compliant safe load indicators, as standard items. This provides sophisticated control as it gives the crane driver all the information he requires for safe operation including data relating to wind speed, radius, actual load and maximum permitted load at the set radius.
“We have recognised that there are many practical issues involved in operating on restricted sites”, said Trevor Vanson, MD of Vanson Cranes Ltd., ”so when we set about specifying this new crane we wanted it to incorporate the important features that would not only offer reliable and efficient operation, but also ensure that the customer gets low operating costs. We are confident that this latest addition to our product portfolio will more than satisfy the operational needs of both the small builder and major construction companies and in doing so will provide them with excellent value for money.”
Vanson LCL20 luffing-jib tower crane Vanson LCL20 luffing-jib tower crane
