New crane from Penny Hydraulics
Penny Hydraulics have introduced their Foldaway 500 (FV500), which, the company claims, is the first fully hydraulic 500kg-capacity vehicle-mounted crane.
The lightweight, compact and robustly built FV500 crane can be installed on a wide range of commercial vehicles, providing reliable and flexible load-handling capabilities that reduce or eliminate the need for manual handling, and allowing operators to comply with health and safety regulations.
The crane’s self-contained hydraulics provide full 360° slew rotation with powered boom raise and lower movement for controlled, precise and safe handling, as well as all-round access to loads. This helps to ensure that there are no unexpected or sudden movements from the crane or load, even when the vehicle is parked on uneven ground.
The crane’s hydraulic boom extension and retraction capabilities are complemented by a range of optional manual extensions that eliminate the need to climb on the vehicle, or adjust its reach for improved productivity and safety. The electric winch, for example, allows the crane to raise and lower loads below ground level to support any utility maintenance or engineering task.
The FV500 has a maximum 500kg lifting capacity in all possible boom extension and elevation settings. This allows the crane to handle its full load for complete operational versatility and safety at all times. A wander lead with simple push-button controls ensures operators are well away from the lifting area when handling loads.
The crane’s compact design and low overall weight means it can be installed without unduly affecting the load-carrying capacity. It also folds when not in use to leave clear and unobstructed access to the vehicle and load space.
The FV500 has been designed to complement the existing Swing Lift cranes in the Penny Hydraulics range and, more importantly, comply with all major health and safety, and load-handling regulations, including BS EN12999:2002, Supply of Machinery Regulations and LOLER.
For more information visit: www.pennyhydraulics.com
