In yet another instance where HIAB truck mounted cranes have come to the rescue, a billboard-delivery company has purchased the XS 622. Bordbusters BV, a Dutch company, has added the HIAB XS 622 to its line-up. The choice was a no-brainer as Bordbusters is aware of the reliability and excellent service associated with all HIAB products, as it already owns the XS 1055 and XS 066. The company’s clients include private firms and government agencies that emphasize timely delivery to meet project and event needs.

The HIAB XS 622 has an important duty to perform. It will handle the company’s five tonne most wanted boards. The requirements for this task are good reach and longer hoisting distances. This is because Bordbusters takes care of lighting too, and some lighting masts in industrial areas and sports arenas are placed high. The X-function of the XS 622 offers better accessibility in smaller, confined spaces, allowing Bordbusters to reach places that it couldn’t manage previously. The company expects this kind of efficiency to help it bag more clients.

What makes the HIAB XS 622 the top choice? For starters, it is optimized for heavy installation tasks, and vertical lifts such as containers and boats. Its HiPro control and boom systems deliver smooth operation through excellent precision and minimum deflection. The robust hydraulics ensure that wear and leaks are negligible, while its long 32 meter maximum outreach allows operation even in areas that are typically inaccessible for cranes of such a size.

 

 

The stability versus capacity concern has been duly addressed by HIAB with VSL or variable stability limit. The solution maximizes the capacity of the crane relative to its stability, delivering efficiencies in both departments. It is able to achieve this by accurately registering the distance to which the stabilizer extensions are extended. This makes the safety system the most advanced of its kind.

VSL now allows cranes to use higher capacities in sectors where this was previously restricted. This in itself, is a big advantage, bringing about enhanced productivity in many more applications. VSL accomplishes this through its built-in sensors that communicate the position of the stabilizers to the Space system, and enable them to reach optimal capacity in all the positions. VSL also allows step-less extension of the stabilizer legs thanks to its analogues sensors.

Of course, safety is an-important aspect where VSL hits the bull’s eye. The pressure applied on the stabilizer extensions is measured to supervise stability. When the stabilizer legs cannot be fully extended, working at optimum capacity is still possible relative to the stability legs position. In this way, the vehicle’s stability is secured through variable stability limit.

HIAB cranes with VSL offer better safety for both operator and the vehicle. They are apt choices in industries and applications where higher capacities are handled on a regular basis. In line with HIAB’s continued innovation, VSL is a great solution that tackles the issue of safety in relation to capacity effectively. Cargo handlers can now enjoy more peace of mind knowing that their VSL equipped HIAB cranes are offering the best of both worlds!

 

 

As the exclusive distributor of HIAB equipment in Canada, Atlas Polar is the go-to destination for quality HIAB cranes, Moffett truck-mounted forklifts and Multilift hooklift systems. The company has gone from strength to strength over the years, with a fairly healthy economy and a flourishing energy sector contributing to greater optimism.

Customer demand has also remained strong given that HIAB products have delivered the expected performance and Atlas Polar has remained committed to customer service excellence. An article in the 2/2011 HIAB Method magazine takes a more detailed look at how Atlas Polar has reached out to and served customers dedicatedly.

Companies looking for load handling solutions have to match their needs to the equipment perfectly; this promises a good ROI. The equipment provider, on the other hand, must understand these needs properly to be able to suggest the best solution. And that’s what Atlas Polar focuses on to ensure that the HIAB truck-mounted crane or Moffett forklift in question serves its purposes admirably. This is perhaps a reason why customers trust Atlas Polar to meet their unique requirements. Take for instance, Canadian company Patene Building Supplies, which purchased the HIAB XS 453K truck crane to enable lifting and lateral transfer of roof supplies 12m in the air. HIAB’s innovative products have also made previously restricted areas more accessible now, thereby catering to many more applications successfully.

Atlas Polar gives its customers multiple options to own quality HIAB equipment. It is recognized for truly flexible in-house financing. For the past twenty years, customers have enjoyed the many advantages of Atlas Polar’s rent–to–own programs, short-term rentals and direct purchasing options.

 

 

HIAB’s truck mounted cranes are everywhere, including Iraq. Last week, Cumberland Industries completed its order for ten HIAB XS 377 cranes. Mounted on a MAN 8×4 chassis, the loader cranes will be put to work in Iraq. The XS 377 is part of the company’s XS 422, XS 322, XS 288 and XS 244 intermediate truck range. With this order, HIAB has yet against expanded its reach to different parts of the world.

What makes the XS 377 such a reliable truck crane? For starters, it has an excellent maximum hydraulic outreach of 20.9m and a lifting capacity of 10,000kg. Completing HIAB’s 20 tonne to 40 tonne line-up, the XS 377 is its most powerful crane available for 3-axle trucks whilst also having the longest outreach. The loader crane offers the best of ‘three’ world, i.e. lifting capability, low tare weight and outreach. This way, it delivers the optimum performance in its class and gives businesses excellent solutions.

The optional jib of the XS 377 enables greater productivity; operators can handle 450kg loads up to 26 meters out. Like all HIAB cranes, the 377 can withstand harsh environments and high-stress jobs. Its rack and pinion slewing system is robust, and runs in an oil bath for maximum durability as well as precision. Its side pads are large, lowering the wear and tear suffered by the boom system. The crane’s JIC couplings also keep service time low. The XS 377 attracts the highest re-sale price in the industry, which is a characteristic feature of all HIAB cranes.

 

 

Mexican national oil company PEMEX (Petróleos Mexicanos) recently ordered 80 HIAB loader cranes from Cargotec. PEMEX has an existing fleet of more than 500 HIAB cranes, and a 20-year association with Cargotec. This USD 5 million dollar order from the world’s second largest non-publicly listed company is yet another testament to the high-quality and superior performance of HIAB cranes. MD of Cargotec Mexico Rafael Llamas said that PEMEX’s decision to add to its HIAB fleet was based on the excellent quality of HIAB equipment and top-notch service levels offered by Cargotec.

To be delivered before the end of this year, the loader cranes will serve a number of maintenance and support initiatives in the company’s nationwide operations. A majority of the order comprises truck-mounted loader cranes from HIAB’s much-lauded XS range. An industry leader in terms of power, safety and precision, the XS line comprises cranes that offer smooth operation, easy maintenance and lasting durability. Here is a look at what the PEMEX order includes:

• 19 XS 144 B-3
• 8 HIAB 175-5
• 18 XS 211 EP-3
• 5 XS 377 EP-5
• 4 XS 422 EP-4
• 26 XS 477 E-6

The smallest of the lot, the XS 144 B-3 offers a loading capacity of 131kNm while the powerful 477 E-6 boasts of upto 390kNm. A versatile crane that can be used for a large range of handling and loading tasks, the 477 E-6 has an excellent outreach of over 21m. While 54 of the HIAB loader cranes feature the brand’s CLX control system, the other 26 XS 477 E-6 cranes are fitted with the HIAB Duo system.

Anyone looking for truck-mounted equipment from Alberta’s factory-authorized sales and service outlet ARW Truck Equipment, can now visit www.arwtruck.com to get a wealth of information. ARW offers equipment from top manufacturers, like HIAB cranes, Moffett forklifts, Multilift hooklifts and Elliott stiff booms.

The company’s new site lists and explains all the available truck mounted equipment from the leading brands that it represents. In fact, ARW offers the largest selection of forklifts, hooklifts and picker trucks in the province. The product line caters to a vast range of applications and serves the material handling needs of several industries.

Basic specs apart, the descriptions clearly outlines key features of hooklifts, boom truck cranes and forklifts. Important and accurate product information for purchasers and owner/operators is presented clearly. Every product page also contains a PDF brochure that provides useful information and tips to those looking to invest in truck mounted equipment. You can also get a quick peek into the new arrivals at ARW Truck Equipment on the Home Page, where they are listed prominently (job seekers can also identify open positions at ARW in this list).

Excellent reliability is the hallmark of the branded truck mounted equipment available for sale on the ARW Truck Equipment site. Light duty and heavy duty cranes from top manufacturer HIAB have proven their performance, safety and durability for several years now. Moffett truck-mounted forklifts offer excellent maneuverability and many years of exceptional service. ARW also sells Multilift hooklifts, known for their versatility and for facilitating quick deliveries. For heavier loads and higher lifting capacities, Elliott boom truck cranes from ARW offer several options to deliver the control and power required for different tasks.

ARW Truck Equipment provides training courses for operators who wish to hone equipment handling skills. Information about the courses offered, course content, pricing and other details are available on the website’s ‘Crane Training’ page. Dealer locations and addresses in Alberta, alongside Google Map for directions, are available on the site. Incorporating aesthetic design elements and all the information that potential buyers seek, www.arwtruck.com serves as a useful online resource.

 

 

Concrete forming is an integral segment of the concrete construction industry, the other two being concrete finishing and material handling. It is aided by cranes that lift and place concrete forms that are required in the construction process. Now, builders have a safe, fuel-efficient and high-performance crane from HIAB that is specifically targeted at Canadian concrete forming. The HIAB XS 410K is a great addition to the company’s line-up of excellent truck-mounted cranes, and it is loaded with features that would make any owner happy.

With a maximum 22.5m reach for a lifting capacity of 997kg, the XS 410K boasts fast and smooth operations with true proportion control. Its two boom design is aimed at delivering quick speeds and precise control, while its crane outriggers are mounted to the front for increased reach and ground clearance. The 410K’s load sensing variable displacement pump offers hydraulics on demand. This means that you can enjoy both high speed and fuel efficiency.

Ergonomics and operator safety are two crucial aspects of any truck mounted crane. In this regard, the XS 410K does not disappoint. The main outrigger can easily be adjusted for deployment from the top seat, while the crane also offers the operator easy access to the top seat boom controls. You cannot talk about a HIAB crane and not marvel at the design features that make it such a durable unit. After all, truck mounted cranes from the manufacturer have the best resale value in the industry. The XS 410K’s 460 degree rack and pinion rotation system in oil bath guarantees lasting durability, while its smart design incorporating fewer parts keeps your maintenance hassles (and costs) low.

 

 

A custom pumping unit comprising a HIAB truck crane has come to rescue of a spreading contractor in East Riding. In this Article it shows how Neil Buckton found what he was looking for when he turned to Wox Agri Services to make available a customized pumping unit that could manage to spread over 200cu.m of pig and chicken slurry per hour.

Slurry is spread on crops to provide a range of valuable nutrients that benefit crop growth. But spreading the slurry efficiently and precisely across larger fields can be a problem if the right pumping equipment is not at hand. In Buckton’s case, a pumping unit incorporating a HIAB crane, a Cornell pump, a compressor, and a Caterpillar engine (375hp), mounted on a DRT trailer measuring 25 feet delivered the required performance whilst meeting safety and health standards.

The HIAB crane maneuvers the unit’s intake pipes into their position and lowers the centrifugal pump (a submersible, hydraulically-driven unit) to the slurry store’s bottom. Forcing the slurry into the unit’s main pump delivers the required efficiency without the need for sucking the slurry. The entire task is carried out by three men, with the person spreading the slurry easily able to adjust the slurry volume and application speed whilst he is remotely controlling the pumping unit. This also allows him to respond to pipe bursts and other emergencies much faster.

The pump is currently mounted on a tractor, but there are plans to create a self-powered pumping unit. This is the latest example of how a HIAB crane has proved its capability in an agricultural application.

 

 

While HIAB cranes are known for their high performance in a number of industries, they are also increasingly being used for animal rescue operations. Just this week, a HIAB crane came to the aid of a hapless horse stuck in an out-of-use cesspit in the village of Wendens Ambo, Essex. The brick-lined cesspit, in this case, was empty and dry. While it is not known when the animal fell into the pit, a call to Newport’s fire crew and South Woodham Ferrers’ animal rescue unit was placed at about ten in the morning. In a little over two hours, the horse was safely lifted out.

The HIAB crane used by the firefighters played a crucial role in lifting the heavy beast, whose owner, a veterinarian, tranquilized the animal first. The horse had apparently fallen in after wandering off and walking on the concrete cover placed over the cesspit. The cover could not bear the horse’s weight and collapsed, taking the animal with it. The horse was found neck-deep in the pit.

Such rescue tasks can be particularly stressful for the trapped animal in question, and in some situations, it may take several hours to get the animal out of its predicament. And when it comes to powerful land animals like horses, the emphasis is really on the heavy equipment like cranes to carry them out of pits. The HIAB-branded crane in this case demonstrated the precision, safety and performance that are characteristic of all material handling equipment from the manufacturer.

Stability is a crucial feature of any crane, and crane manufacturers must provide stability regardless of the application(s) . Unfortunately, in their attempt to ensure stability, they end up restraining capacity. The resultant is a crane that stops because it thinks that the stability is not good enough. HIAB has successfully tackled this problem with VSL or Variable Stability Limit.

A HIAB crane with VSL and analog sensors strikes a perfect balance between capacity and stability. It is a smart solution that maximizes capacity relative to stability. It does this by assessing the pressure on the stabilizer extensions, i.e. how far they are extended, whilst ensuring that the legs are firmly and solidly rested on the ground. This feature is especially useful for boom trucks. It aids the operator in supervising stability and enables the optimization of crane capacity at the same time.

A HIAB crane with VSL and analogue sensors:

• Provides optimal capacity in each situation without jeopardizing stability
• Offers step-less increase in capacity
• Is fully automatic, so that you can focus on getting the job done
• Is built-in and well protected for long lasting durability

VSL equipped cranes from HIAB offer high levels of safety for the vehicle and the crane operator. They can also be used for higher capacity applications in sectors where this was previously not possible. With an emphasis on higher levels of productivity and operator safety, VSL is indeed a smart solution that cargo handlers can be thankful for.