Harrington Hoists Launches New Wire Hoist Line
Harrington Hoists, Inc. has launched a new line of Electric Wire Rope Hoists, the RHN Series. These hoists are offered in two configurations. The Deck / Base Mounted hoist in 2 – 20 metric tons and Ultra-Low Headroom trolley hoist in 2 – 15 metric tons. Both versions are dual speed. The Deck / Base Mounted hoist features a compact, modular design that is perfect for stationary applications or combined with a double girder trolley for double girder crane systems. The Ultra-Low Headroom trolley hoist is ideal for top running and underhung overhead bridge cranes.
MacGREGOR Signs Offshore Orders
Offshore equipment orders recently signed by MacGREGOR’s Offshore division include the single biggest order in the history of the newly acquired Norwegian company Hydramarine AS. This is for two Hydramarine active heave compensated (AHC) cranes for an offshore vessel being delivered in 2010 to a Norwegian shipowner. One of the cranes will have a lifting capacity of 400 tons and a 9842 ft. (3,000m) hook travel. The cranes will be manufactured at the Offshore division’s factory in Kristiansand, Norway. Other orders include four Hydramarine AHC cranes for four offshore vessels being delivered during 2009 and 2010 to shipowners from Germany and India. The cranes have lifting capacities of 100-150 ton and a 6561 ft.-9842 ft (2,000-3,000m) hook travel.