Hoist Chain System is Lighter, Safer
Industrial-chain specialist RUD announced
its ICE Grade 120 Mecano hoisting chain
system was recently recognized with an
award from a prestigious German industrial
insurance organization (BG RCI). The
Mecano system comprises a range of slings
for safe lifting and moving of heavy loads,
incorporating a novel, patented steel to
provide improved performance. The system,
according to the company, combines
heavy lifting capability with lightweight
construction, as net weight can be reduced
as much as 30% compared with competing
systems—an important consideration
for workers subject to physical strain as
they handle hoisting equipment on a daily
basis. The system’s ICE pink powder coating
provides another safety feature: it clearly
indicates when the chain has been subjected
to temperatures that exceed the system’s
safety limit (>300°C) by turning
brown-black. RUD says the chain should
then be taken out of service or returned to
the manufacturer for maintenance.
www.rud.com
As featured in Womp 2010 Vol 04 - www.womp-int.com