06.03.2009

Final innovations from ARA

We wrap up our on line coverage of the ARA with a couple more new products in the access and lifting sector,

Custom Equipment has shown a new low level ultra-compact self propelled lift at the ARA this week. Dubbed the Hy-Brid 5530 it has similar dimensions to a mast type lift along the lines of the UpRight TM12, JLG 1230ES and Genie Runabouts, but uses a small scissor stack rather than a mast.

The unit has a five foot platform height – 1.5 metres and includes a roll-out deck extension. The company says that the unit is still at the concept stage, but will go into production, possibly with a higher version in the eight to 10 ft range.
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The Hy-Brid 5530 concept

Overall width is around 30 inches/800mm with plans to reduce the platform width to 24 inches in order to allow it to work above false ceilings by simply removing a single support and two tiles.
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Steve Kissinger at the controls of the Hy-Brid 5530 -

The company says that the total weight of he machine will be in the region of 800lbs/370 kgs more light enough for any passenger lift/elevator.
Steve Kissinger chief executive of Custom, said that during recent renovation work at the company’s head office, tradesman fought to have the 5530 over a full size scissor, thanks to its ease of use and manoeuvrability.

Self propelled glass handling

UK based international lifting equipment distributor, Peter Hird, has launched a new self propelled glass handler on the North American market,

UK based international lifting equipment distributor, Peter Hird, has launched a new self propelled glass handler on the North American market, The new machine, the GlaslifT 250 has been developed as a partnership between Hird and the Danish manufacturer, using similar drive technology to that found in Valla mini cranes which Hird distributes in the UK, Middle East and North America.

The new product received its official North American launch at this weeks ARA, the 250 will handle glass panels up to 250 kgs, and Hird says a larger 500 kg unit is planned for later in the year.
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Peter Hird at the controls of the GlaslifT 250

We tested the unit out on the stand and were very impressed with how easy it was to operate, and by the precision of and smoothness of the controls. The unit is battery powered for all functions including the vacuum lifting head. The main functions feature full pressure hydraulic controls, while the steering is mechanical using a handlebar design which allow the close coupled dual wheels to be turned a full 90 degrees allowing the unit to turn within its own length.
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The GlaslifT 250

The vacuum head can be pivoted 90 degrees to allow a large glass panel to be carried though a standard single doorway.

UK power washing

UK based pressure washer manufacturer Brendon Powerwashers was testing the North American market this week with its range of high quality mobile and portable pressure washers.

The trailer based mobile unit on display was a superb example of good design and engineering. The key to success of course is how the products work in the real world. If Bendon’s products work half as well as the three man team representing the company in Atlanta claim, then the company has a world beater on its hands.
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Brendon powerwashers stand aT the ARA

The company says that it designs its washers for a 10 year life in a rental environment of constant daily use, as well as providing top levels of performance, providing a rapid return on its premium price.