06.04.2010

Wemotec and Palfinger to launch spider crane

German based crane, access and telehandler rental and engineering company Wemotec, has teamed up with Palfinger to produce a new long boom specialist spider crane.
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Wemotec's new SMK320.67 spider crane

The new crane, the SMK320.67, (SMK = SpezialMontageKran which translates as special installation crane) has stowed dimensions of 4.87 metres long by 1.75 metres wide, with an overall height of 1.98 metres. In spite if these compact dimensions it boasts a 32 metre hook height and 6.7 tonne maximum lift capacity.
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Power includes both electric and diesel sources

The articulated boom has two main arms with over centre articulation, plus a telescopic jib making it amazingly versatile for reaching difficult areas. Maximum outreach is a remarkable 29 metres.

A four axis manipulator arm has also been integrated into the boom design, for use with an RSJ grab or vacuum glass handler, allowing a 1,000kg pane or beam to be installed over head or into difficult positions.

The crane incorporates all of Palfingers latest technology including AOS function damping for smooth operation and HPLS power boost. Power for the machine comes from both a Hatz diesel engine and AC power unit for indoor and outdoor operation.
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The new crane offers hook heights of up to 32 metres

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The crane includes a four axis manipulator for glass handlers and grabs

Heiko Haase, the man responsible for the development at Wemotec said: “We have used our first hand experience in this area to develop this machine along with the technology and engineering from Palfinger”.

Wemotec says that it plans to introduce two further mini cranes later in the year, in the meantime visitors to Bauma can see the new crane on the Palfinger stand.