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The global digital platform for the search and selection of cranes, MyCrane, has recently commenced the testing of a new, universally accessible crane selection tool – which will be offered to the lifting industry at no cost. It is expected to go live in the first half of 2022.

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This upcoming ‘MyCrane Selector’ tool will allow users to quickly and easily identify what crane should be used, as well as the crane’s capacity and optimum configuration. It will be an important part of the MyCrane platform.

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The recently introduced MyCrane platform simplifies the process of crane rental procurement, allowing users to submit details of their lifting requirements in order to receive personalised quotes from a range of registered crane providers. Registration is free for both users and equipment rental companies. [Scroll down to watch demos of how to register.]

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Andrei Geikalo, founder of MyCrane and former commercial director at heavy lift specialist Mammoet, highlighted the significance of the new MyCrane Selector tool, which is designed to “simplify the life of all those involved in the lifting industry.”

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“The lifting of any cargo begins with defining the right crane and its configuration, based on the cargo characteristics and the position of the crane,” explained Mr Geikalo. “Each crane has a manufacturer’s crane chart which indicates the capacity of the crane in certain configurations, allowing the user to determine the length of the main boom, the length of the jib, the weight of the ballast and super-lift.

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“Engineers at construction and lifting companies often have to make use of these charts and search for the right crane configuration manually, which is why a digital solution will prove to be so useful.”

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He continued, “Our users simply need to insert the radius, the height of the lift, the dimensions and weight of the cargo, and they will get the right crane for their lift. MyCrane can also help if further engineering and method statements are required.

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“We know that some companies are already using such a tool for their internal use, while others even charge for it, however we believe that this tool should be available for everybody in the lifting industry as a free cloud solution.”

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Following the testing phase of the MyCrane Selector tool, the next step will be to integrate the lifting charts of as many cranes as possible into the system, so that clients around the world can choose the right cranes for their needs.

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MyCrane therefore invites global crane manufacturers for cooperation by sharing their database of crane charts, both for those manufactured earlier and newly-built cranes.

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Crane rental made easy

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With MyCrane, customers can simply and quickly request a crawler, mobile or tower crane without having to rely on manual processes, such as calling suppliers or making multiple offline requests.

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The service, operated in countries around the world by a network of local franchisees (with support from MyCrane’s head office team in Dubai), offers cranes with a capacity of between 6 and 750 t.
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\nBesides the lifting services search, MyCrane features a number of other tools for the crane industry, including a Marketplace to advertise used equipment, rigging equipment, spare parts and auxiliaries, plus industry vacancies.
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\nConsultancy services, such as engineering for heavy lift projects, are offered on a truly independent basis, meaning clients are presented with a full range of solutions and service providers from the whole of the market, and the most cost-effective solution.

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The new Liebherr Crane Planner 2.0 is applicable to several Liebherr mobile cranes, all Liebherr crawler cranes with lifting capacities of up to 300 t, as well as hydraulic rope excavators.

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This latest version of 3D lift planning software offers additional features, and can be used for further Liebherr LTM mobile cranes. Besides the existing LTM 1750‑9.1, it is now available for the LTM 1650-8.1, LTM 1450-8.1, LTM 1300-6.2, LTM 1250-5.1 and LTM 1230-5.1. More telescopic mobile cranes will be added to the programme at regular intervals, with the LTM 1350-6.1 set to be the first.

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According to Liebherr, users of the current version will enjoy the benefit of the new crane models and functions automatically and free-of-charge following the update. This also includes the new distance tool, which enables objects such as machines and buildings to be positioned relative to each other with centimetre precision.

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The Crane Planner 2.0 helps users to identify solutions and procedures for their lifting work in advance. As a result, complicated heavy lifts with crawler cranes, or relatively quick and easy taxi lifts by mobile cranes, can be completed safely.

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The software combines an interactive 3D visualisation of the machines, the loads and surrounding objects with dimensions, a positioning tool and Google Maps, without the need for more costly CAD programmes or high performance computers, said Liebherr. The results of the planning process can be exported in the form of a report and sent to the customer.

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Liebherr further highlighted that the combination of a 3D user interface with the exact machine data of the load moment limitation from the Liccon crane control system is “unique.” The data displayed in the Crane Planner 2.0 are determined using the same calculation logic as the live data generated by the real mobile and crawler cranes. Key data – like ground pressures, support pressures, lifting capacities and centres of gravity – are calculated simultaneously. Each time the configuration, load or geometry is changed, a new calculation is performed.

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‘Free’ and ‘Pro’ versions

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Challenging planning tasks can be carried out in 2D using the ‘Free’ version. The range of functions is similar to the Liccon work planner. The ‘Pro’ version also contains detailed interactive 3D models of the cranes, plus a library with various 3D objects such as buildings, roads, machines and load objects. Map views from Google Maps and 3D data can be included in the display in the correct scale.

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The Crane Planner 2.0 is easy to use, added Liebherr. Neither special expertise nor extra hardware is required, apart from a standard PC. The software can be downloaded from the Crane Planner home page. A free licence for both the ‘Free’ version and the fee-based ‘Pro’ version can be obtained from the licence shop.

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What’s more, there is a ‘Trial’ version that allows users to enjoy a 30-day free trial of the ‘Pro’ version. Whilst using the Crane Planner 2.0, the calculations of the machine planning data, including lifting capacities, support and ground pressures, are performed online to ensure that they are always up-to-date.

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Two Comansa 21LC660 tower cranes have been working on the construction of Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), which will connect Cebu City and Mactan Island in the Philippines. This major project aims to alleviate the heavy traffic that currently passes through the existing two bridges.

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The CCLEX is set to become a new landmark in the country, awarded by CCLEC (Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation), a subsidiary of MPTC (Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation), to Cebu Link Joint Venture (CLJV) that comprises Acciona, First Balfour and D.M. Consunji Inc (DMCI).

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Versatile cranes with modular system

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In order to meet the specific requirements of the project, the Comansa 21LC660 flat-top cranes (36-t version) from the 2100 series were selected. This crane model has been designed for maximum performance in projects involving particularly heavy loads, like bridge construction. The 80-m-long booms have also made it possible to provide a wide and accessible perimeter on-site surrounding the two main pylons on which the bridge was built.

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The project was divided into three sections: the Cordova viaduct and causeway; the cable-stayed bridge, which is the main bridge; and the access viaducts on Cebu City side. Comansa’s tower cranes have been in operation to construct the main (cable-stayed) bridge. When completed, it will span approximately 650 m and be supported by two towers of 150 m height each.

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Tower 1 is located a distance from the coast and is not accessible by land, so the tower crane had to be erected with a crawler crane mounted on a boat. Tower 2 is also far from the coast, but in this case a temporary island/dock has been built, thus allowing materials to be delivered for the bridge construction. The tower crane was erected with a crawler crane from this provisional island.

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The modular system used by Comansa, with its compact pieces, played an important role in this project as it enabled the tower cranes to be set up within such “complicated circumstances.”

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The cranes carried out several tasks, including lifting heavy equipment – such as mobile cranes, boom trucks and concrete pumps weighing up to 32 t – onto the deck during the construction phase.

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Throughout concreting operations, the cranes helped to lift 5 cu m concrete buckets (weighing about 12 t) from the pile cap onto the deck and move them in a 40-m working radius, in order to feed the static pumps used for delivering concrete to the segment being built.

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Other tasks performed by the cranes include lifting and placing pylon formwork and prefabricated pylon rebar cages (about 8 t), lifting rebar bundles for structural works, anchor boxes lifting and installation for the stay cables, and stay cable installation.

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The ability to automatically change reeving, combined with the Power Lift system, allowed the cranes to easily adapt to a wide range of loading manoeuvres, handling different volumes and weights.

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Given the bridge’s location in a country that is often affected by typhoons during the rainy season, the tower cranes were designed to handle winds of up to 250 km/hr. In addition, due to their height and proximity to the Mactan-Cebu Airport, both the cranes and the booms were fitted with safety lights in compliance with civil aviation regulations.

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According to Comansa, the cranes were struck by lightning during construction, “but thanks to their lightning protection, the operators were unharmed and the tower cranes were able to continue working after undergoing mechanical and electrical checks,” which was assisted by the Comansa technical team through its online support.

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The CCLEX is scheduled for opening in the first quarter of 2022.

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Liebherr has extended its portfolio of all-terrain cranes with another 300-t model, the LTM 1300-6.3. Featuring a 90-m telescopic boom, it sets “new standards” in the six-axle class and “goes well beyond what the current cranes on the market have to offer,” said the company.

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The LTM 1300-6.3 is designed to be used as a fast-erecting crane with a high capacity at great hoist heights with a raised boom. It is ideal for erecting tower cranes and antennae as well as for wind turbine maintenance work. Liebherr said the existing LTM 1300-6.2 model with a 78-m telescopic boom is still offered as an economical entry into the luffing jib class.

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Available globally, the new LTM 1300-6.3 can be driven with different axle loads and gross weights. Components such as the telescopic boom and outriggers can be installed and removed easily to achieve axle loads of less than 12 t. A notable feature is the tele-separation, which enables individual telescopic sections to be removed very quickly. Thus it is simple to set up the crane for the road with a gross weight of less than 60 t and axle loads of under 10 t.

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Liebherr can also deliver a self-assembly solution that enables the telescopic sections to be removed without the need for an auxiliary crane. This is compatible with the other models such as the LTM 1650-8.1 and LTM 1450-8.1.

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‘Record-breaking boom’

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The “record length” of 90 m is achieved by using an eight-section telescopic boom, consisting of the pivot section plus seven telescopic sections, revealed Liebherr. “It is one section more than similar cranes in this class.”

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To ensure that the complete boom as well as all the outriggers plus the hook block can be carried on public roads with an axle load of 12 t, Liebherr has optimised the entire steel construction of the crane for lightweight construction.

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Although it is not intended to be used as a luffing jib crane, the LTM 1300-6.3 offers a variety of lattice jibs – including 11.5- to 20-m double folding jib, two 7-m lattice sections to extend the telescopic boom, a 39-m fixed jib and a 43-m hydraulically adjustable fixed jib. As a result, this 300-t crane can reach hoist heights of up to 120 m. Various lattice sections are also compatible with other models in the Liebherr portfolio, making it more cost-effective.

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Wide range of innovations

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The load charts for various wind speeds are available for the new LTM 1300-6.3. They provide greater safety and longer operating times for crane work in windy conditions.

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Load charts for cranes are generally only valid for gust wind speeds of up to 9 m/s, shared Liebherr. To ensure that work can continue safely in higher wind speeds, the company has calculated the load charts for additional maximum wind speeds and programmed them in the crane control system.

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“For the LTM 1300-6.3, for example, it is 11.2 m/s, or even 13.4 m/s when using lattice equipment,” explained Liebherr. “In pure telescope mode, the tables even allow for a speed of 15.6 m/s. If the wind speed measured on the crane’s boom during a job exceeds the set chart wind speed, the crane operator can simply switch to a load chart with a higher maximum wind speed, which will often allow the job to be continued.”

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The LTM 1300-6.3 is equipped with VarioBase Plus. The rear supports have a double-stage design and a support width of 9.4 m – it is 2 m wider than the front supports. The single-stage front outriggers have a lower weight, which also benefits the boom length.

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An eight-cylinder Liebherr diesel engine in the undercarriage develops 455 kW and torque of 3,068 Nm. The power is transferred to the crane axles by the 12-speed ZF TraXon torque gearbox. The additional ECOdrive mode delivers enhanced drive properties, saving fuel and reducing noise.

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Liebherr continues its single-engine strategy on the LTM 1300-6.3 with a mechanical power unit for the superstructure. The weight reduction created by removing the superstructure engine has been used to provide a longer boom and more ballast with an axle load of 12 t, according to the company.

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The ECOmode in crane operation helps to lower fuel consumption and noise emissions. The complete pump drive is disconnected automatically when the engine is idling and then reconnected by the intelligent controller in a matter of seconds when required.

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The LTM 1300-6.3 also features VarioBallast. The crane can be operated with two different ballast radii: 4.94 m or 5.94 m. The ballast radius can be reduced by 1 m using standard mechanically adjusted ballasting cylinders. This solution is one of the main benefits when working in restricted conditions.

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The large ballast radius achieves maximum capacity. “In fact, with its VarioBallast feature, the new crane can be operated with 8 t less ballast compared to the LTM 1300-6.2 without any significant reduction of its lifting capacity,” said Liebherr.

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With the auto-ballast, “a single touch of a button is all that is required to secure the ballast to the turntable,” added Liebherr. “It takes the strain off the crane operator as the automatic ballasting process is simple, fast and convenient. In addition, safety is improved, particularly for routine procedures.”

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The maximum ballast on the LTM 1300-6.3 is 88 t. The 10-t suspended ballast blocks on the right and left are compatible with the LTM 1230-5.1 and LTM 1250-5.1 crane models. The individual ballast slabs have been modified in terms of weight and dimensions, so that they can be suitable for economical transport and fast, easy setup on site.

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All the ballast can be placed on the crane with just five hoists. The basic ballast of 42 t has a width of just 3 m, which means it fits within the overall width of the vehicle, making it easier to move the fully setup crane on restricted sites.

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The optional central lubrication system for the king pin bearings on the chassis is a new feature. It provides grease to 24 lube points on the six-axle crane automatically. Another highlight is that a total of six LED rear lights are available to order, which illuminate the working area well with bright light for manoeuvring on the site.

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The world’s first digital platform for the search and selection of cranes, MyCrane, has strengthened its team with the appointment of four executives. Each of them brings many years of experience in the lifting industry.

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These new appointments include: Erik Altena as head of strategic development (effective 1 February 2022); Alexander Kouklev as business development director for Russian Far East and Asia Pacific (APAC); Alan Faulds as managing director for the UAE and Oman; and Igor Dobrovolskiy as managing director for Russia.

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“Alongside growing our global network by appointing franchise holders to operate our service, MyCrane is investing in our core team to grow our portfolio and introduce new products and services. Our new appointments will help us to do exactly that,” explained MyCrane founder Andrei Geikalo, himself a former commercial director at global engineering specialist Mammoet.

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“I am delighted to welcome such highly experienced professionals to the MyCrane family, all of whom share my passion for digitalising the crane rental business.”

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Erik Altena and Alexander Kouklev

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In his new role, Mr Altena will focus on the strategic development of MyCrane’s global partnerships, including franchises. He will work on new products and services, and coordinate MyCrane’s cooperation with other start-ups innovating in the crane industry.

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Mr Altena entered the lifting industry after earning a master’s degree in civil engineering at the Delft University of Technology. Thereafter, he joined Mammoet at the company’s global HQ in Utrecht, Netherlands, as a project engineer.

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In recent years, Mr Altena was in Mammoet’s global market development & innovations department, working on technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to help the end-customer optimise crane utilisation. He developed a new product, CraneFact – a device that uses smart sensors to track crane movements and the utilisation of heavy equipment on site.

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As business development director for the Far East of Russia and APAC, Mr Kouklev will handle business development and sales in these regions, and will also support the platform’s marketing activities.

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Mr Kouklev spent 16 years working at Mammoet, where he served as general director at Mammoet Sakhalin, responsible for the development of all business activity in Sakhalin region and other locations in the Russian Far East. He has held other roles at Schlumberger and Exxon Neftegas Limited.

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Mr Kouklev’s skills include project management, heavy lifting and transportation engineering and operations, equipment planning/repair/maintenance, logistics and procurement.

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Alan Faulds and Igor Dobrovolskiy

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Mr Faulds he will lead the development of MyCrane’s business in the UAE and Oman. Formerly employed by Sarens, he was manager of site operations at the Tengizchevroil (TCO) project in Kazakhstan.

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Mr Faulds began his career with Mammoet, working in Southern Africa for several years at all levels of lifting operations before moving to Dubai as Mammoet’s head of operations for Middle East and Africa. His work has also taken him to Australia and Europe.
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\n“I joined MyCrane after realising this is exactly what the sector is crying out for. Modernisation and digitalisation are long overdue and have been met with great enthusiasm from both clients and suppliers,” said Mr Faulds.

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Mr Dobrovolskiy will lead the development of MyCrane’s business in Russia. He said, “Knowing all the challenges of the crane procurement process from the client perspective, I decided to join a start-up business because I can see huge potential to change the industry.”

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An engineer specialising in the development and operation of oil and gas fields, Mr Dobrovolskiy’s extensive industry experience has seen him work in numerous regions in Russia, holding senior positions at top Russian oil and gas companies such as Lukoil, Transneft and Slavneft.

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Revolutionising crane rental business

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The new MyCrane platform (www.my-crane.com) simplifies the process of crane rental procurement, allowing users to submit details of their lifting requirements in order to receive personalised quotes from a range of registered crane providers.

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For the first time, customers of the platform can simply and quickly request a crawler, mobile or tower crane without having to rely on manual processes, such as calling suppliers or making multiple offline requests.

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Drawing on the management team’s experience in the industry, the platform has been carefully designed to ensure ease of use, and that the quotes generated are directly comparable. Registration is free for both users and equipment rental companies.
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\nMyCrane has also commenced the testing of a new, universally accessible crane selection tool which will be offered to the lifting industry at no cost. MyCrane Selector will allow users to quickly and easily identify what crane should be used, as well as the crane’s capacity and optimum configuration.

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A new digital platform, MyCrane, has been launched to simplify the process of crane rental procurement. It allows users to submit details of their lifting requirements in order to receive personalised quotes from a range of registered crane providers. Available globally, this B2B platform also offers a number of other tools for the crane industry, including a Marketplace and support services such as engineering and legal consultancy.

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Simpler way of procuring crane services

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The new platform (www.my-crane.com) has been developed by entrepreneur and industry professional Andrei Geikalo, a former commercial director at heavy lift specialist Mammoet. Registration is free for both users and equipment rental companies.

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“MyCrane was born out of the desire to change the existing outdated and inconvenient methods of procuring crane services, and to make life easier for those who require lifting services,” explained Mr Geikalo.

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“At present, crane rental is a manual, old-fashioned process that takes far too much time. In launching the service, we have combined the latest digital technology with our long industry experience. I have personally been involved in countless heavy cargo and lifting projects, so I know only too well how useful our service will prove to be.

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“With MyCrane, there are no more phone calls or unclear quotations to decipher – just easy-to-understand quotes delivered direct to your inbox. And when you need to change your quote, simply amend your online request at the MyCrane website and our equipment providers will be back in touch.”

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MyCrane, which took over two years to develop, removes the need for users to contact multiple equipment providers. Instead, users are requested to complete an online request form which has been carefully designed to ensure they receive directly comparable quotations.

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The platform is suitable for cranes between 6- and 750-tonnes capacity. Crawler, mobile and tower cranes can all be requested on the site. The team is also working on adding new crane types, such as fast assemble tower cranes, gantry cranes, mini cranes and others.

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Besides the lifting services search, there is an online Marketplace to advertise used equipment, rigging equipment, spare parts and auxiliaries, plus career vacancies, while a news portal will allow users to stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments. Additional supports include engineering and design services as well as legal consultancy.

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The support services, such as engineering for heavy lift projects, are offered on a truly independent basis, meaning clients are presented with a full range of solutions, service providers from the whole of the market, and the most cost-effective solution.

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“We believe MyCrane will set a new standard for the lifting business - making crane rental easier, quicker and more transparent,” said Mr Geikalo.

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The MyCrane service, which is headquartered in Dubai, UAE (company name MyCrane DMCC), operates on a franchise model, and enquiries are welcomed from industry professionals who may be interested in operating the MyCrane service in their home country.

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Choosing the right cranes with MyCrane Selector

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MyCrane has recently commenced the testing of a new, universally accessible crane selection tool which will be offered to the lifting industry at no cost. It is expected to go live in the first half of 2022.

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The ‘MyCrane Selector’ tool will allow users to quickly and easily identify what crane should be used, as well as the crane’s capacity and optimum configuration. It will “simplify the life of all those involved in the lifting industry,” highlighted Mr Geikalo.

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“The lifting of any cargo begins with defining the right crane and its configuration, based on the cargo characteristics and the position of the crane. Each crane has a manufacturer’s crane chart which indicates the capacity of the crane in certain configurations, allowing the user to determine the length of the main boom, the length of the jib, the weight of the ballast and super-lift.

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Mr Geikalo continued, “Our users simply need to insert the radius, the height of the lift, the dimensions and weight of the cargo, and they will get the right crane for their lift. MyCrane can also help if further engineering and method statements are required.

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Following the testing phase of the MyCrane Selector, the next step will be to integrate the lifting charts of as many cranes as possible into the system, so that clients around the world can choose the right cranes for their needs.

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MyCrane therefore wishes to invite global crane manufacturers for cooperation by sharing their database of crane charts, both for those manufactured earlier and newly-built cranes.

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Franchisees in Asia and UAE

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A new, exclusive pan-India franchisee has been appointed by MyCrane. The agreement for this partnership was signed at Expo 2020, currently taking place in Dubai.

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The MyCrane service in India will be operated by Mumbai-based Sahil Freight Express Pvt Ltd. Established in 1986, the company has extensive experience in the freight and logistics sector.

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As an exclusive distributor for Scheuerle in the past, Sahil was responsible for introducing the manufacturer’s globally-renowned SPMTs, modular platform trailers and semi-trailers to the Indian market. In addition, Sahil has handled a number of heavy lift projects, and was the pioneer in establishing the concept of NVOCC/ LCL (less-than-container-load) consolidation as a service provided by freight forwarders in India.

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Mr Geikalo said, “India has one of the fastest digitising economies in the world, as well as a very positive outlook for the Indian cranes and construction sector, so we are delighted to be opening the MyCrane service in the country.

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“In Sahil Freight, we have the right partners who have a proven track record of introducing new products and services to the market. I have no doubt MyCrane will be a big success in India.”

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The crane market in India is expected to grow strongly in the coming years. The ongoing expansion of roads and metro railways, plus the routine maintenance and upgrading of oil refineries, cement and power plants, are all driving demand for cranes.

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Suhail Shaikh, chairman and managing director of Sahil Freight Express Pvt Ltd, pointed out that “while the crane market is expected to be very strong in the coming years, it remains a fact that the majority of the rental equipment market in India is dominated by smaller, informal players.

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“MyCrane therefore has a huge opportunity to make life easier for those seeking crane rental services, by connecting them with a wide range of reliable equipment providers who have been thoroughly vetted by our team. We are excited about the journey ahead and look forward to getting to work in the Indian market.”

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Last year, MyCrane appointed four other franchisees. These appointments were confirmed at The Big 5 construction trade show in Dubai, which was held in September 2021. It marked the launch of MyCrane operations in the key markets of the UAE, Oman, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and the opening of MyCrane offices in Dubai, Muscat, Nur-Sultan and Tashkent.

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For all enquiries: info@my-crane.com

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Note: The longer version of this article (with more images) has been published in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue of Southeast Asia Construction. Click here to read online or here to download the PDF file (pages 50-53).

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Check out the services provided by MyCrane in this video:

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Tadano Asia Pte Ltd and its exclusive Philippine distributor Monark Equipment Corporation have announced the delivery of the first Tadano GR-900EX-4 rough terrain crane in the Philippines. The machine was acquired by Hammer Head Builders and Development Corporation.

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The GR-900EX-4’s first assignment with Hammer Head is already taking place on a major project for Taiheiyo Cement, where they will perform both demolition and expansion work at one of Taiheiyo’s plants in San Fernando, Cebu province.

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“The Tadano brand has good quality and durability,” said Manny Javines, managing director and president of Hammer Head Builders and Development Corporation. He also noted that acquiring the GR-900EX-4 allowed the company to promote its expanded project capacity while reducing the bid costs.

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Speaking of Tadano’s local distributor, Mr Javines said, “Monark Equipment is very cooperative, prompt in their sales, and easy to call on services and queries.”

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The 90-t-capacity Tadano GR-900EX-4 features an asymmetrical outrigger extension width control, an integrated counterweight, sequential and non-sequential telescoping modes, and the popular Hello-Net system. With a maximum lifting height of 47.1 m (64.4 m with the bi-fold jib) and maximum load radius of 42 m (52 m with the bi-fold jib), the crane is ideal for Hammer Head’s multi-faceted project with Taiheiyo as well as future customer projects.

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Hammer Head Builders and Development Corporation undertakes foundation, civil, structural, electrical and mechanical contracting work, including demolition and dismantling. Accredited as a Quadruple-A contractor by the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), the company has numerous locations throughout the country including Antipolo, Rizal and an office in Makati, Metro Manila.

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There are currently eight Potain MCT 565 tower cranes split among two major projects in Singapore. Five of them are being used for the construction of the Sengkang West Bus Depot near Seletar, while the other three are operating at the site of the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre in the Jurong Innovation District (JID). These 25-t rated cranes were rented to the projects’ contractors by local Potain fleet owner, Manta Equipment.

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The five topless MCT 565 cranes at the Sengkang West Bus Depot were leased to Santarli Construction and Zheng Keng Engineering & Construction, the joint venture responsible for building this new transport hub. Erected between January and March of this year, the cranes are all operating at a working height of 60 m, with four units configured with 55 m jibs and one with a 50 m jib, for maximum jib-end capacities of 10 t and 12 t respectively.

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The Sengkang West Bus Depot will be Singapore’s third multi-storey bus facility, accommodating approximately 600 of the country’s rapidly increasing bus fleet. It will include parking spaces, areas for refuelling and washing, repair and maintenance spaces, and administrative offices. A proposed dormitory for bus captains will maximise land use and reduce drivers’ travelling time to and from the depot. Completion is scheduled for 2024.

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The Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre in Singapore (HMGICS) will be a new 44,000 sq m, seven-storey innovation lab, with a building footprint of 28,000 sq m. The three Potain MCT 565 cranes leading construction on the project were brought in between April and June of this year, where they were each erected to their 50 m working height within just two days of arrival.

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While the MCT 565 offers a maximum potential jib length of 80 m, it also gives users a flexible choice of jib options, with contractors able to configure it in 5 m increments from 30 m up to the maximum 80 m. For the HMGICS job, main contractor Hyundai Engineering chose to fit two units with 65 m jibs and the other with a 60 m jib. In these set-ups, the cranes have end-of-jib capacities of 7.4 t and 8.7 t respectively, making them ideal for lifting precast concrete sections and other building materials.

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Intended as a global base for Hyundai’s R&D experts, the HMGICS aims to revolutionise the future mobility value chain. It will also act as a test bed for a human-centred intelligent manufacturing platform with small-scale EV production on site. The roof will feature a landing port for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) vehicles, as well as solar panels to provide the site with clean, renewable energy. Construction is scheduled for completion by the end of 2022.

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“Hyundai Engineering have long had trust and confidence in Potain cranes, so they were delighted with the proposal for three new Potain MCT 565 cranes for their project. They are only prepared to rely on the best possible equipment for such a spectacular project,” said Benjamin Goh, sales and marketing manager at Manta Equipment.

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“Likewise, the main contractor on the Sengkang West Bus Depot project is a long-time Potain customer and appreciates the cranes’ reliability. This is an LTA (Land Transport Authority) project so there are strict protocols to follow, but because the cranes are new, the contractor avoided the need to get approval for their use.”

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The Potain MCT 565 is built at Manitowoc’s facility in Zhangjiagang, China. Also available in 20 t and 32 t maximum capacities, the crane has several advantages beyond its recognised ease of transport and assembly.

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With a compact design and innovative, space-saving features such as a folding cab on the slewing unit and a folding counter jib, each crane’s upper section can be shipped in just nine containers – four fewer than competing tower cranes of a similar size, said Manitowoc. There are also three counter jib options of 17 m, 21 m and 24 m to match the chosen jib length – a design feature that not only aids transportation and erection, but also optimises the crane’s overall footprint on tight job sites.

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The new 75-mt (85-USt) 85|RT rough-terrain crane from Link-Belt is equipped with a full power, five-section formed boom (11.6 – 43.3 m) built to the manufacturer’s specific boom profile and tolerances. An available two-piece Link-Belt patented SmartFly (10.7 – 17.7 m) provides greater flexibility and range, and manually offsets at 0, 15, 30 and 45 degrees.

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SmartFly’s one-person fly erection technology minimises work at height with ground controls for fly assist, and a hydraulic cylinder and ramp releases the fly and returns it to its stowed position. The crane also offers a 2.9-m offset fly that reeves up to four-parts of line and is capable of 22.6-mt lifts. The 2.9-m fly is ideal for applications where two-load lines are necessary for lifting one load, such as precast panels.

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“General contractors and fleet owners will appreciate the competitive chart and value this crane delivers, not to mention it transports under 47,627 kg with full counterweight and under 39,008 kg with no counterweight. This 85-USt (85|RT) was the next logical choice and really an easy decision for introduction following the 120|RT and 100|RT design,” said Brian Elkins, Link-Belt’s product manager for rough-terrain cranes.

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A six-speed transmission on the 85|RT is powered by a 270-hp Cummins Tier 4F QSB 6.7 diesel engine. Matching main and auxiliary winches have 82.8 kN of maximum line pull and a maximum winch speed of 147.8 m/min. The crane includes new drive train and counterweight removal systems.

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Durable textured and slip-resistant paint on all walking surfaces improves durability and footing. Centralised electrical locations, remote mounted filters, and easy-access fluid checks simplify routine maintenance and service. Link-Belt said its rough-terrain cranes’ flat deck set it apart from others with unobstructed access and egress from the crane’s carrier as well as when climbing down from the crane upper. Six points of access, regardless of slew angle, for easy deck access have also been maintained. The operator’s cab provides a wide entryway with all the same RT-series features inside (Bluetooth, greater visibility, increased storage, interior lighting, and automotive HVAC).
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Link-Belt’s V-CALC (variable confined area lifting capacities) system features virtually infinite outrigger configurations with real-time 360-degree charts; it has proven itself in general construction and infrastructure applications. Once outriggers are set, the user-friendly Pulse 2.0 system indicates the crane’s available capacity. The system then previews the operator’s real-time capacities given the crane’s current configuration as well as the next five radii for a set boom angle.
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Other features of the 85|RT include: swing-out engine access doors and centralised electrical locations – keeping them accessible from the ground or near a grab handle or ladder; transmission oil, engine oil, primary and secondary fuel filters, as well as engine oil filter that are mounted for easy reach; telematics in place to give real-time data to better forecast maintenance and service needs of the crane, plus iCraneTrax for better fleet management and maintenance scheduling; and operator programmable function kick outs.

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According to Link-Belt, delivery of the first 85|RT cranes is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2021.

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The production of Liebherr LR 1600/2 crawler crane has been discontinued, with the last unit delivered to customer at the end of October. The successor to this model, the new LR 1700-1.0, was launched earlier in June.

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The 600-t LR 1600/2 was one of Liebherr’s most successful crawler cranes, manufactured at the company’s Ehingen plant in Germany. It was originally designed for wind power applications and the first unit was delivered in mid 2008.

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Apart from the standard version, the LR 1600/2 was also offered with narrow crawler track, known as the LR 1600/2-W. The latter could travel along narrow crawlers in wind farms more easily than the standard version. According to Liebherr, the narrow track version accounted for around one-quarter of these cranes worldwide.

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Initially, the LR 1600/2 was delivered in its SL4DFB configuration, designed for wind turbines with a hub height of 130 to 135 m. In this configuration, the crane had a main boom of 138 m and a fixed jib of 12 m. This was the benchmark for turbines with a hub height of 135 m.

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Over the next few years, however, the size of wind turbines increased dramatically up to hub heights of 150 m or more, thus changing the requirements for the crane. The lifting capacities and hoisting heights of the boom systems were continuously modified with the SL10 and SL13 versions. These booms enabled the crane to handle wind turbines with hub heights of 150 m.

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Furthermore, the LR 1600/2 was not only used for wind power, it was also deployed on infrastructure projects. Often equipped with a ballast wagon or suspended ballast, the crane “impressed users” with its lifting capacity. Over the years, Liebherr unveiled more innovations for its crawler crane portfolio, including the B2 guide and VarioTray for suspended ballast, which eliminates the complicated stacking and unstacking of ballast slabs by simply disconnecting a whole ballast pallet.

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The 223rd and last unit of Liebherr LR 1600/2 left the Ehingen factory for Van Adrighem in the Netherlands. Its successor, the LR 1700-1.0, is a 700-t crane suitable for wind turbines with hub heights of 165 m and can lift loads of over 100-t to this height.

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