Heavy Machinery Online Information

PACIFICA — Firefighters rescued an elderly man Monday after his pickup truck swerved off the side of state Highway 1 and plummeted 100 feet.

Around 12:30 p.m., the man was driving northbound on the state highway near Manor Drive when, for unknown reasons, he lost control of his car and drove off the side of the road, North County Fire Authority Capt. Robert Fisher said.

The man’s car came to rest about six feet from the bottom of a concrete culvert after rolling at least once and crashing into some trees. He sustained minor injuries, Fisher said.

Read More

Terex Equipment Ltd. offers the latest TR35 off-highway, rigid-frame truck, which the company says incorporates a selection of power-enhancing and cost-saving features. The new TR35 is powered by the Cummins QSM11, an 11-liter, four-cycle, six-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine, with air-to-air after-cooling. Its rating of 400 hp gross represents a 14-percent increase over its current rating of 350 hp.

Read More

Terex’s TR35 off-highway truck has been redesigned offering the operator enhanced comfort and safety. The FOPS certified cab offers improved visibility and the instrument panel has been significantly lowered to improve visibility. The cab is also fully insulated to reduce noise and heat and lighter colors have been selected. Standard features now include air conditioning, radio-cassette player, servo-operated body tipping control, electric window and armrest on the operators door, high-capacity heater/defroster, a full width pull-down sunblind and a glass door on the passenger side. Electrical systems have been redesigned to 1P67 standard and all hydraulic fittings are of the 0-ring, face-type seal for positive sealing. The speedometer, tachometer and other instruments are now all electronic.

Terex, 203-222-7170, Circle 199 www.terex.com

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3095/is_12_92/ai_n27560181?tag=content;col1

eSASA.com entered the business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce marketplace last year with something not all B2B contenders can claim: a focused business strategy. It is a full-service company specializing in marketing used and surplus machinery. Not finished goods, textiles or software. Just used and surplus machinery.

Customers and business partners interviewed by Bobbin credit eSASA.com with streamlining a used machinery marketplace that traditionally has relied heavily on word of mouth, unorganized networks of dealers and brokers and imprecise (and in some cases, unscrupulous) methods of verifying the quality of used equipment.

Read More

By common consent, the biggest dump truck out there. This [pound]2m Swiss baby can carry about 360 tonnes, and reach 40mph fully laden, powered by a 3,650bhp engine. Crushes Hummers.

Deserves a top spot, thanks to its uncompromisingly Stalinist appeal. From Belarus, it boasts a 320-tonne capacity and has 3,600bhp at its disposal. You could carry 40 African elephants in its trunk.

Another huge automotive sumo wrestler. The 930E is a special- edition model, fitted with a 3,500 horsepower engine but, disappointingly, it can “only” lug about 290 tonnes around.

The Americans say that this beast of burden can carry 380 tonnes and develops only a little less power than the world champs, at 3,550 horsepower, courtesy of a 117.1-litre turbocharged diesel.

Read More

Generally, a forklift truck (also called a lift truck, a stacker-truck or forklift) is an industrial truck powered by diesel or electricity. These vehicles are used to transport and carry materials.

When looking for an easier way of transporting materials and goods, try utilizing lorry or truck mounted forklifts. A truck mounted forklift ensures that the driver would not have to waste time to wait for someone to unload his cargo. A truck mounted forklift is mounted on the delivery truck and the truck driver (alone) can do the job of unloading his cargo. All that the truck driver has to do is to disengage the forklift from the truck then he will be able to unload his cargo. Once he finishes unloading his cargo, he can simply reconnect (or mount) the forklift and he is good to go!

Moffett-Kooi was the first company to invent a truck mounted forklift about half a century ago. The early versions of these vehicles were made for specific use of delivering tulip bulbs to farmers. Truck mounted forklifts have only been introduced to the UK just over a decade ago by Eamonn Bolber. Bolber is also the founder of MEB which is also major distributor of pre-owned and brand new lorry mounted forklift equipments.

Some of the most famous UK distributors of truck mounted forklifts are:

* Kinglifter—this company is known throughout Europe for its high specification and durability even on rugged jobs. Kinglifters are sold to four continents and are also efficiently serviced globally.
* Princeton Delivery Systems currently carry the following models:
o Caterpillar 3013c is a diesel-powered truck mounted forklift; it has high visibility (due to its clear-view mast) and a deluxe seat. It operates on 2-wheel drive and 40% gradeability. It has a lifting capacity of up to 4,000 pounds.
o Caterpillar 3024c is also diesel engine-powered and comes with 52HP. It also has a 110v block heater and operates on 3WD. It offers the best visibility with its clear-view mast. It has a lifting capacity of about 4,500-5,500 pounds. This vehicle comes with a one year warranty for all parts and labor.
o Caterpillar 3024tc is powered by a turbo diesel engine with 62 HP. It has hydrostatic and anti-stall features plus a 5-year warranty. It comes with a 110v block heater and center seat. It operates on 3-wheel drive and has high traction control. It also has an overhead weather shield and OPS POD.
* MEB Equipment also offers lorry mounted forklift trucks and sideloader services. They offer brand new and pre-owned truck mounted forklifts with the following brands: Manitou, Moffett Mounty, Kooi Aap, and Manitransit.

http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2605/1/Truck-Mounted-Forklifts-and-Lorry-Mounted-Forklifts/Truck-Mounted-Forklifts-and-Lorry-Mounted-Forklifts.html

1. At the beginning of any new facility project that will involve high bay rack and turret trucks, give the building contractor the turret truck specs. Get the lift truck dealer involved early as well. Have the dealer analyze your facility plan before breaking ground. The truck’s carriage width should fit the exact application for effective cube utilization and to maintain proper clearance within aisles.

2. Turret trucks allow the operator to work both sides of an aisle without leaving it, thanks to its mast-on-mast construction. The forks can rotate 180 degrees. The mast should be able to elevate high enough to lift the top pallet off the upper rack beam. For proper pallet lift off, you need 10 feet of fork elevated height greater than the top load beam.

3. Slotting is critical to an efficient operation. Keep heavy items low and fast-moving items up-front. Many software programs are available to help you with slotting to increase efficiency.

4. The operator typically retrieves palletload quantities and either deposits them to a picking module or to a pickup and deposit station for delivery to the dock by automatic guided vehicle (AGV) or conventional forklift. Dedicating the turret truck to the rack system will save wear and tear on it and reduce the number of turret trucks needed by supplementing the process with other less expensive trucks to service the rack area.

5. Turret trucks can be guided by wire or rail. Rail can mean both top and bottom guidance, where extra stability is needed. Wire guidance also is integrated into the brake system to limit speed, thus enhancing operator control and providing slow-down or braking in the case of deviation.

6. An end-of-aisle slowdown option aids the operator in stopping prior to exiting an aisle.

7. Make sure operators are familiar with all the truck’s functions and safety features. That includes error codes. If he’s 40 feet in the air he needs to know the issues he’s dealing with. Training should be more than just a four-hour orientation. Operators need to be in constant communication with someone on the ground. If an operator knocks the nozzle off a sprinkler, he’ll need that person to take immediate action.

8. Options are available that limit the truck’s lift height to keep the operator from inadvertently contacting overhead obstructions.

9. Remember, this is a system buy. Do a quarterly inspection of the rack. There’s a lot of weight pushing down on the rack components. Integrity can be compromised. There may also be corrosion, or the feet on the rack uprights may be deteriorating. Catch these early.

http://www.mmh.com/TalkBack/Comments?talk_back_header_id=6540220&articleid=ca6574249&article_id=6574249

Mitsubishi forklift trucks offers a comprehensive assortment of forklifts intended to fully manage your material handling applications. Mitsubishi forklifts offer significant dependability from forklifts that readily deliver the utmost in operational time while doing whatever your job demands of the equipment economically and proficiently. Mitsubishi forklifts are manufactured with advanced supremacy and outstanding value, making them among the most consistent and reliable pieces of equipment that continue to deliver day after day.

Mitsubishi forklifts make it easy to find the right forklift for your use by offering a wide range of products and models. Mitsubishi forklifts offer internal combustion cushion tire models, internal combustion pneumatic tire models, electric counterbalanced models, and electric and manual walk type forklift models.

Internal combustion cushion tire forklifts are most commonly used indoors. They are typically used in the operations of manufacturing, warehousing, bottling, and trucking. As the name implies, these forklifts ride on solid rubber tires called cushion tires. They are ideal for most applications that any of the above mentioned job situations may require and perform best on smooth, level surfaces.

Internal combustion pneumatic tire forklifts are used chiefly in outdoor applications where the working plane may be irregular. This model of forklift comes equipped with larger tires which can either be pneumatically filled, meaning air filled, or pneumatic shaped solid rubber tires.

The Mitsubishi electric counterbalanced model forklifts, also known as narrow aisle trucks, are designed to be used in warehouses. The principal purpose of this type of forklift is utilized in grocery store warehouses and distribution centers. It is generally not used to load trucks due to its lifting capacity not being as great as other models. This type of forklift compensates for its light weight bearing capacity by possessing the capability to operate in narrow aisles and maneuver in tight spaces.

http://heavymachinerytoday.com/?p=43

Hyster has announced its RS series of ReachStackers, to be introduced in three phases over the course of 12 months.

Hyster has announced its RS series of ReachStackers, to be introduced in three phases over the course of 12 months: container Handler (CH) models RS 45-27 CH, RS 45-31 CH and RS 46-36 CH will roll off the production line from September 2006, tntermodal Handlers (IH) models RS 45-24 IH, RS 45-28 IH and RS 46-33 IH ‘combi-handlers’ for containers and swap-bodies /trailers will be available from November 2006, front Stabilizer models S-CH and S-IH with additional capacity for 3rd container row / 2nd rail handling will be introduced in Quarter 1, 2007 These Hyster ReachStackers are replacing the renowned A222-series machines, which have been manufactured at the Nijmegen, Netherlands plant since 1995

These generation machines retain the proven frame, boom and spreader structures as well as the front drive axle and rear steer axle of their predecessors.

The engine and transmission, steering and cooling systems, plus certain auxiliary features, are common with the successful H40.00-50.00XM-16CH “first row container stackers”, introduced in 2004/2005.

For 2006, the Hyster ReachStacker features the now proven Hyster “Vista cab”, which offers a wide range of advanced features, to achieve maximum productivity in each shift.

The focus is on driver comfort, ergonomics and excellent visibility.

For example, air-conditioning is featured as standard, as is an air-suspension seat, the dash display is positioned to the driver’s right-hand side, to avoid unnecessary distraction from the operation in hand, and maximise forward visibility.The newly developed joystick offers intuitive control of boom lift and spreader functions.

The low noise level of 74 dB(A) driver’s ear (BITA equivalent) promotes driver concentration throughout the shift.

A powered sliding cab is standard on the ReachStacker.

The cab can be moved to various positions for optimum visibility in variable operating conditions and/or to accommodate drivers preferences.

As it is operated using a switch close to the operator, the cab can be moved while driving and/or lifting, to maximise productivity.

The fully backward cab position provides the most comfortable view angle when stacking (4-5) containers high.

This position may be preferred by drivers who feel more comfortable behind the lift cylinders.

The cab can slide over 2.6 metres fully forward and a full-forward cab is essential for IH models when handling swap-bodies or trailers, to see the grapple feet at ground level.

Some drivers also prefer the fully forward position for low height container handling.

Extra steps and handrails are provided on the left hand front fender, for cab access / exit.

Also included is a 2nd set of rear view mirrors on the front fenders The RS-series is a modern, fast and reliable machine.

The truck features the Cummins QSM 11, 10.8 litre, 6-cylinder in-line engine fitted as standard.

This modern diesel engine conforms to the EC Tier 3 emissions standards for Non-Road Mobile Machinery, thanks to its low exhaust emissions.

This unit provides plenty of power to suit the requirements of a wide variety of applications, with a maximum 224 kW (300 Hp) @ only 1800 rpm, and smooth torque delivery of 1424 Nm @ 1000-1400 rpm.

For the most intensive operations, a version of this engine is available with 272 kW (365 Hp) @ 1800 rpm, and maximum torque is a mighty 1674 Nm @ 1000-1400 rpm.

The 365 HP engine is combined with a bigger S.O.H.

(Spicer Off-Highway) TE-32 4-speed powershift transmission, instead of the standard TE-27 model.

This “more power package” results in noticeably quicker acceleration and agility, plus a 12% higher laden lift speed, and a 2 km/h faster unladen drive speed.

Speed of operation is key to keeping costs down and productivity levels up.

The hydraulic system on the RS is highly efficient, and has “Power on Demand” and “two-speed lift” functions.

The result is lifting speeds that are class leading: The practical 4-mode average lifting speed across the range is a fantastic 0.41 m/sec.

Maximum drive speeds are competitive at 20 (with load) to 23 km/h (w/o load), with the standard 224 kW (300 Hp) engine.

The Hyster ReachStacker has a comprehensive list of standard equipment, including air-conditioning, powered sliding cab, electronic Load Moment Protection System with a load weight indicator display, twistlock indicator lights on the spreader and in the cab roof, PDC (Powered Damping Cylinders) spreader forward-backward ’tilt’ control.

Tropical cooling package, for working in ambient temperature of up to 50C, engine protection system, automatic transmission shifting, with APC200 soft-shift system (with protective lock-out on forward-reverse shifting.).

http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hsr/hsr107.html

A flexible edging strip can provide a continuous line of high sensitivity touch sensing along or around all types of plant and machinery at distances up to 50m.

The new pressure sensitive Safedge system from Allen-Bradley Guardmaster is the ideal product to provide the improved levels of operating safety required in today’s highly dynamic manufacturing and processing environments High levels of flexibility mean that Safedge can provide a continuous line of high sesenstivity touch sensing along or around all types of plant and machinery at distances up to 50m

The system responds to light pressure from any direction through 90o, causing machine stop, reverse motion or alarm signalling.

Safedge is a completely failsafe system, comprising a flexible edging strip and a cross monitored control unit.

It is perfect for use on the edges of moving machine parts, powered doors and guided vehicles.

It can also be used to guard machinery where there is a risk of operator entanglement.

Offering total flexibility to both the OEM and user, Safedge is simple to install, allowing profiles to be formed into fully sensitive 900 (or other angle) corners with radii of as little as 200mm.

These, like the straight profiles, are fully sensitive and maintain their shape even after repeated heavy operation.

The keys to Safedge’s comprehensive abilities lie in its innovative design.

The product employs a combination of non-conductive rubber and flexible wire-cored conductive rubber, which are bonded together to form a variety of perfectly flexible and energy absorbing profiles.

Reliability is assured because these profiles have high resistance to abrasion and excellent resistance to acids, alkalis and salts.

They also have no rigid internal parts, which can ‘break through’ or cause fatigue failures after prolonged use.

In addition, the copper wire core throughout the length of profile ensures that there are no problems of resistance build up on long lengths up to 50m.

Safedge is offered with a choice of cross-monitored control units for use with various profile shapes.

The control units are offered in an IP65 rated, polycarbonate enclosure or as a DIN rail mounted version.

They monitor the system status enabling failsafe detection in the event of profile actuation, component or power failure, or if the strip or connecting wire is severed.

Designed, like other Allen-Bradley Guardmaster products, for the global market, Safedge is truly international, conforming to standards: EN 1760-1, EN 60204-1 and EN 954-1: Category 3, UL508.

In addition, the product also holds prestigious TUV and cULus approvals.

Allen-Bradley Guardmaster products are manufactured by EJA, which is part of Rockwell Automation.

EJA is a world leader in the design and manufacture of machinery interlocking and safety monitoring systems and is able to offer complete and integrated safety and control systems, including guards, safety mats and machine interlocks, all of which find application in a range of industries worldwide.

http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eja/eja111.html