25.06.2008

Comansa ships first LC1100

Linden Comansa starts shipping its new LC1100 tower crane series in July, although the first unit arrived in the UK on Monday and was erected yesterday morning at Vertikal Days which opens today at Haydock Park.
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The Linden Comansa LC1100

From July, the smallest models in the series will be available, the 11 LC 90 5t and the 11 LC 90 6t. The other four models in the series, the - 11 LC 132 with five tonnes maximum load, 11 LC 132 with six tonnes, the 11 LC 150 with eight tonnes and the 11 LC 160, also with eight tonnes - will be available from next September.

The new series has a number of innovations in comparison to the previous series of Linden Comansa cranes.
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The Comansa LC1100 at Vertikal Days

Whilst maintaining the Flat-Top modular system, the new crane is said to be easier to erect, mainly because the hoisting and slewing systems and the electric cabinets are pre-installed within the cat head at the factory. The lower overall weight of the slewing structure also helps ease the erection of the crane.

The whole series has two slew motors to reduce stress of the crown, two hoist motors, with more hoist rope capacity on the drums and, consequently, higher under-hook heights; and the single or single / double trolley system with an innovative automatic change controlled by the operator from the cab.

The new cranes also include a new cab position to provide a greater field of vision for the operator as well as 2.5 metre long jib sections, which increases the range and load combination possibilities.

City lifting is showing the LC1100 series at Vertikal Days today and tomorrow.