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Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Link Belt LS278 H and others
Friday, February 18, 2005
Aerial Platform Safety Conference & Expo
The second annual Aerial Platform Safety Conference & Expo, to be held November 30 through December 2 in Houston, Texas, is seeking session proposals for the conference program. Proposals will be accepted through April 1, 2005 and are sought for the following program tracks:
Management & Operations — Suggested Topics
> Insurance / Risk Management
> The Financial Side to Operator Training and Certification
> Accident Investigation and Prevention
> Developing a Safety Management Program
> Five Most Common Accidents — and How to Eliminate Them
> What to Expect in a Lawsuit
> The Hidden Costs of Accidents
> Finding, Hiring, and Retaining Good Employees (Operators)
> Selecting the Right Equipment for the Job
> Dealing with a Multicultural Workforce
> The Impact of Safety on Productivity and Profitability
> Managing the Use of Used or Older Equipment
> Developing Safety Training Programs
Fall Protection — Suggested Topics
> Standards and Regulations
> Fall Protection Training
> Rescue Guidelines
> The Proper Use of Fall Protection Equipment
> Understanding the Danger of "Suspension Trauma"
> Equipment Options and Applications
> Accident Prevention
> Equipment Inspection
Maintenance & Inspection — Suggested Topics
> Developing a Maintenance and Inspection Program
> Understanding What Needs to be Inspected
> 10 Guidelines for Buying or Renting Equipment
> Tips for Preventing Damage to Jobsite
> Finding Qualified Inspection Professionals for Your Equipment
> Repair or Replace: Maintaining an Efficient Fleet
> The Impact of Corrosion on Equipment Safety
> To Sign or Not to Sign a Service Contract
> The Value of Self-Diagnostics
> Guidelines for Proper Record-keeping
Equipment & Technology — Suggested Topics
> Update on Mast Climbers
> Technical Advancements in Aerial Lifts and Work Platforms
> Attachments and Accessories for Aerial Lifts
> Understanding Safety Features of Your Equipment
> Types of Fall Protection Equipment
> Manufacturer's Certification and Testing Procedures
> Material Handling Applications for Aerial Lifts
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
OFFICIAL CATERPILLAR UPDATE - Medium Wheel Loaders
From: Caterpillar [info@cat.exvm.com]
RUGGED DESIGN OF STRUCTURE AND LIFT ARMS
The 4-plate loader towers and box section rigid designs manage high loads and offer excellent torsional resistance ensuring high machine availability and productivity. This avoids the need to have a larger counterweight to balance heavier front linkage – meaning that you move less dead iron.
PLANETARY TRANSMISSION
Planetary transmission – allows handling heavy loads and multi directional changes inherent in wheel loader cycles. Planetary transmission delivers long component life and extended service intervals.
FREE WHEEL STATOR TORQUE CONVERTER
The new torque converter design negates drag when on haul roads. This means the engine does not have to compensate for this drag and saves fuel, especially in load-and-carry or roading applications.
BRAKES
The use of multiple discs per axle with a large braking surface, increases brake capacity and gives extended brake life. For example the Cat 980G II has 3 oil-cooled discs per wheel giving a large braking surface (707 mm2) – up to twice the braking surface of other manufacturers’ machines.
MACHINE RANGE
WWW.CAT.COM
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Anti Two Blocking Device. Cranes
OSHA Requirements
1926.550(g)(3)(ii)(C)
A positive acting device shall be used which prevents contact between the load block or overhaul ball and the boom tip (anti-two-blocking device), or a system shall be used which deactivates the hoisting action before damage occurs in the event of a two-blocking situation (two-block damage prevention feature).
Standard Interpretations:
09/30/1991 - Failures with anti-two blocking devices
10/04/1989 - Cranes and personnel hoists
SAE J1305 Standard require that Two-Blocking System shall perform Control Lock-Out (neutralizing control and/or stopping motion which would result in two-blocking) or/and Controlled Payout (providing controlled payout of the load hoist rope at impending two-blocking).
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Rubber Track Loader
Takeuchi TL140
Takeuchi began developing its rubber track loaders in the mid-1980s; the company introduced its rubber track loader, the TL26, in North America in 1991.The product of years of research, field-testing and refinement, Takeuchi's Rubber Track Loaders are one of the most mature and well-developed compact track loader lines on the market.
TL140 rubber-track loader is a new size category for Takeuchi, powered by an 81-hp Isuzu diesel. It has an 18-inch track and an undercarriage that is welded to the frame. Planetary final drive motors provide traction and pushing power. Operating weight is 9,590 pounds, tipping load is 5,952 pounds, and bucket breakout force is 7,403 pounds. The operator’s cab has air conditioning, suspension seat, and roll-up door. The company claims this machine provides best-in-class bucket and loader breakout force, traction force, and the fastest cycle times for this class of machine. Estimated list price: $51,150.
“Rubber tracks are great for working in soft and muddy conditions,” notes Mike Ross, Product Marketing Manager at Takeuchi Manufacturing. “Rubber track loaders can provide much better traction in grading and excavating applications than conventional models. And, basically, you can use a rubber track loader in all the same conditions you would use a skid steer loader with standard tracks. We've been told that users get up to two or three times more productivity on the rubber track loader when working in dirt.”
It should be noted that, the Gehl CTLs, like its sister company's Mustang MTL Series, are manufactured by Takeuchi.
CMO- Construction Machinery Overview published specs of Takeuchi mini excavators in the past. CMO is planing to publish spec of Tajeuchi Rubber Track Loaders this month.
The second annual Aerial Platform Safety Conference & Expo, to be held November 30 through December 2 in Houston, Texas, is seeking session proposals for the conference program. Proposals will be accepted through April 1, 2005 and are sought for the following program tracks:
Management & Operations — Suggested Topics
> Insurance / Risk Management
> The Financial Side to Operator Training and Certification
> Accident Investigation and Prevention
> Developing a Safety Management Program
> Five Most Common Accidents — and How to Eliminate Them
> What to Expect in a Lawsuit
> The Hidden Costs of Accidents
> Finding, Hiring, and Retaining Good Employees (Operators)
> Selecting the Right Equipment for the Job
> Dealing with a Multicultural Workforce
> The Impact of Safety on Productivity and Profitability
> Managing the Use of Used or Older Equipment
> Developing Safety Training Programs
Fall Protection — Suggested Topics
> Standards and Regulations
> Fall Protection Training
> Rescue Guidelines
> The Proper Use of Fall Protection Equipment
> Understanding the Danger of "Suspension Trauma"
> Equipment Options and Applications
> Accident Prevention
> Equipment Inspection
Maintenance & Inspection — Suggested Topics
> Developing a Maintenance and Inspection Program
> Understanding What Needs to be Inspected
> 10 Guidelines for Buying or Renting Equipment
> Tips for Preventing Damage to Jobsite
> Finding Qualified Inspection Professionals for Your Equipment
> Repair or Replace: Maintaining an Efficient Fleet
> The Impact of Corrosion on Equipment Safety
> To Sign or Not to Sign a Service Contract
> The Value of Self-Diagnostics
> Guidelines for Proper Record-keeping
Equipment & Technology — Suggested Topics
> Update on Mast Climbers
> Technical Advancements in Aerial Lifts and Work Platforms
> Attachments and Accessories for Aerial Lifts
> Understanding Safety Features of Your Equipment
> Types of Fall Protection Equipment
> Manufacturer's Certification and Testing Procedures
> Material Handling Applications for Aerial Lifts
Management & Operations — Suggested Topics
> Insurance / Risk Management
> The Financial Side to Operator Training and Certification
> Accident Investigation and Prevention
> Developing a Safety Management Program
> Five Most Common Accidents — and How to Eliminate Them
> What to Expect in a Lawsuit
> The Hidden Costs of Accidents
> Finding, Hiring, and Retaining Good Employees (Operators)
> Selecting the Right Equipment for the Job
> Dealing with a Multicultural Workforce
> The Impact of Safety on Productivity and Profitability
> Managing the Use of Used or Older Equipment
> Developing Safety Training Programs
Fall Protection — Suggested Topics
> Standards and Regulations
> Fall Protection Training
> Rescue Guidelines
> The Proper Use of Fall Protection Equipment
> Understanding the Danger of "Suspension Trauma"
> Equipment Options and Applications
> Accident Prevention
> Equipment Inspection
Maintenance & Inspection — Suggested Topics
> Developing a Maintenance and Inspection Program
> Understanding What Needs to be Inspected
> 10 Guidelines for Buying or Renting Equipment
> Tips for Preventing Damage to Jobsite
> Finding Qualified Inspection Professionals for Your Equipment
> Repair or Replace: Maintaining an Efficient Fleet
> The Impact of Corrosion on Equipment Safety
> To Sign or Not to Sign a Service Contract
> The Value of Self-Diagnostics
> Guidelines for Proper Record-keeping
Equipment & Technology — Suggested Topics
> Update on Mast Climbers
> Technical Advancements in Aerial Lifts and Work Platforms
> Attachments and Accessories for Aerial Lifts
> Understanding Safety Features of Your Equipment
> Types of Fall Protection Equipment
> Manufacturer's Certification and Testing Procedures
> Material Handling Applications for Aerial Lifts
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
OFFICIAL CATERPILLAR UPDATE - Medium Wheel Loaders
From: Caterpillar [info@cat.exvm.com]
RUGGED DESIGN OF STRUCTURE AND LIFT ARMS
The 4-plate loader towers and box section rigid designs manage high loads and offer excellent torsional resistance ensuring high machine availability and productivity. This avoids the need to have a larger counterweight to balance heavier front linkage – meaning that you move less dead iron.
PLANETARY TRANSMISSION
Planetary transmission – allows handling heavy loads and multi directional changes inherent in wheel loader cycles. Planetary transmission delivers long component life and extended service intervals.
FREE WHEEL STATOR TORQUE CONVERTER
The new torque converter design negates drag when on haul roads. This means the engine does not have to compensate for this drag and saves fuel, especially in load-and-carry or roading applications.
BRAKES
The use of multiple discs per axle with a large braking surface, increases brake capacity and gives extended brake life. For example the Cat 980G II has 3 oil-cooled discs per wheel giving a large braking surface (707 mm2) – up to twice the braking surface of other manufacturers’ machines.
MACHINE RANGE
WWW.CAT.COM
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Anti Two Blocking Device. Cranes
OSHA Requirements
1926.550(g)(3)(ii)(C)
A positive acting device shall be used which prevents contact between the load block or overhaul ball and the boom tip (anti-two-blocking device), or a system shall be used which deactivates the hoisting action before damage occurs in the event of a two-blocking situation (two-block damage prevention feature).
Standard Interpretations:
09/30/1991 - Failures with anti-two blocking devices
10/04/1989 - Cranes and personnel hoists
SAE J1305 Standard require that Two-Blocking System shall perform Control Lock-Out (neutralizing control and/or stopping motion which would result in two-blocking) or/and Controlled Payout (providing controlled payout of the load hoist rope at impending two-blocking).
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Rubber Track Loader
Takeuchi TL140
Takeuchi began developing its rubber track loaders in the mid-1980s; the company introduced its rubber track loader, the TL26, in North America in 1991.The product of years of research, field-testing and refinement, Takeuchi's Rubber Track Loaders are one of the most mature and well-developed compact track loader lines on the market.
TL140 rubber-track loader is a new size category for Takeuchi, powered by an 81-hp Isuzu diesel. It has an 18-inch track and an undercarriage that is welded to the frame. Planetary final drive motors provide traction and pushing power. Operating weight is 9,590 pounds, tipping load is 5,952 pounds, and bucket breakout force is 7,403 pounds. The operator’s cab has air conditioning, suspension seat, and roll-up door. The company claims this machine provides best-in-class bucket and loader breakout force, traction force, and the fastest cycle times for this class of machine. Estimated list price: $51,150.
“Rubber tracks are great for working in soft and muddy conditions,” notes Mike Ross, Product Marketing Manager at Takeuchi Manufacturing. “Rubber track loaders can provide much better traction in grading and excavating applications than conventional models. And, basically, you can use a rubber track loader in all the same conditions you would use a skid steer loader with standard tracks. We've been told that users get up to two or three times more productivity on the rubber track loader when working in dirt.”
It should be noted that, the Gehl CTLs, like its sister company's Mustang MTL Series, are manufactured by Takeuchi.
CMO- Construction Machinery Overview published specs of Takeuchi mini excavators in the past. CMO is planing to publish spec of Tajeuchi Rubber Track Loaders this month.
From: Caterpillar [info@cat.exvm.com]
RUGGED DESIGN OF STRUCTURE AND LIFT ARMS
The 4-plate loader towers and box section rigid designs manage high loads and offer excellent torsional resistance ensuring high machine availability and productivity. This avoids the need to have a larger counterweight to balance heavier front linkage – meaning that you move less dead iron.
PLANETARY TRANSMISSION
Planetary transmission – allows handling heavy loads and multi directional changes inherent in wheel loader cycles. Planetary transmission delivers long component life and extended service intervals.
FREE WHEEL STATOR TORQUE CONVERTER
The new torque converter design negates drag when on haul roads. This means the engine does not have to compensate for this drag and saves fuel, especially in load-and-carry or roading applications.
BRAKES
The use of multiple discs per axle with a large braking surface, increases brake capacity and gives extended brake life. For example the Cat 980G II has 3 oil-cooled discs per wheel giving a large braking surface (707 mm2) – up to twice the braking surface of other manufacturers’ machines.
MACHINE RANGE
WWW.CAT.COM
OSHA Requirements
1926.550(g)(3)(ii)(C)
A positive acting device shall be used which prevents contact between the load block or overhaul ball and the boom tip (anti-two-blocking device), or a system shall be used which deactivates the hoisting action before damage occurs in the event of a two-blocking situation (two-block damage prevention feature).
Standard Interpretations:
09/30/1991 - Failures with anti-two blocking devices
10/04/1989 - Cranes and personnel hoists
SAE J1305 Standard require that Two-Blocking System shall perform Control Lock-Out (neutralizing control and/or stopping motion which would result in two-blocking) or/and Controlled Payout (providing controlled payout of the load hoist rope at impending two-blocking).
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Rubber Track Loader
Takeuchi TL140
Takeuchi began developing its rubber track loaders in the mid-1980s; the company introduced its rubber track loader, the TL26, in North America in 1991.The product of years of research, field-testing and refinement, Takeuchi's Rubber Track Loaders are one of the most mature and well-developed compact track loader lines on the market.
TL140 rubber-track loader is a new size category for Takeuchi, powered by an 81-hp Isuzu diesel. It has an 18-inch track and an undercarriage that is welded to the frame. Planetary final drive motors provide traction and pushing power. Operating weight is 9,590 pounds, tipping load is 5,952 pounds, and bucket breakout force is 7,403 pounds. The operator’s cab has air conditioning, suspension seat, and roll-up door. The company claims this machine provides best-in-class bucket and loader breakout force, traction force, and the fastest cycle times for this class of machine. Estimated list price: $51,150.
“Rubber tracks are great for working in soft and muddy conditions,” notes Mike Ross, Product Marketing Manager at Takeuchi Manufacturing. “Rubber track loaders can provide much better traction in grading and excavating applications than conventional models. And, basically, you can use a rubber track loader in all the same conditions you would use a skid steer loader with standard tracks. We've been told that users get up to two or three times more productivity on the rubber track loader when working in dirt.”
It should be noted that, the Gehl CTLs, like its sister company's Mustang MTL Series, are manufactured by Takeuchi.
CMO- Construction Machinery Overview published specs of Takeuchi mini excavators in the past. CMO is planing to publish spec of Tajeuchi Rubber Track Loaders this month.
Takeuchi TL140
Takeuchi began developing its rubber track loaders in the mid-1980s; the company introduced its rubber track loader, the TL26, in North America in 1991.The product of years of research, field-testing and refinement, Takeuchi's Rubber Track Loaders are one of the most mature and well-developed compact track loader lines on the market.
TL140 rubber-track loader is a new size category for Takeuchi, powered by an 81-hp Isuzu diesel. It has an 18-inch track and an undercarriage that is welded to the frame. Planetary final drive motors provide traction and pushing power. Operating weight is 9,590 pounds, tipping load is 5,952 pounds, and bucket breakout force is 7,403 pounds. The operator’s cab has air conditioning, suspension seat, and roll-up door. The company claims this machine provides best-in-class bucket and loader breakout force, traction force, and the fastest cycle times for this class of machine. Estimated list price: $51,150.
“Rubber tracks are great for working in soft and muddy conditions,” notes Mike Ross, Product Marketing Manager at Takeuchi Manufacturing. “Rubber track loaders can provide much better traction in grading and excavating applications than conventional models. And, basically, you can use a rubber track loader in all the same conditions you would use a skid steer loader with standard tracks. We've been told that users get up to two or three times more productivity on the rubber track loader when working in dirt.”
It should be noted that, the Gehl CTLs, like its sister company's Mustang MTL Series, are manufactured by Takeuchi.
CMO- Construction Machinery Overview published specs of Takeuchi mini excavators in the past. CMO is planing to publish spec of Tajeuchi Rubber Track Loaders this month.
