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EPSILON
Crane Geometry
Redefined
Compact Construction and
Intelligent Extension Boom System
Every industry has its customs and requirements. EPSILON provides
the appropriate solutions for every case in terms of boom system, equipment
and control variations.
As a result, the EPSILON E 165 Z 88 in Triple Z version including
standing platform with radio remote control is practically made for
the demanding grab work of the Boonzaaier company in Renswoude,
Holland.
Mounted on a tipper truck for transporting asphalt, soil and residual
waste, the EPSILON crane leaves nothing to be desired both during
active grab deployment and also in the transport position due to its
technology and kinematics.
The designation „TRIPLE Z“ arises from the fact that the crane in question
is a Z-shape with a total of 3 extensions (1 main boom and 2
knuckle booms). In detail, the crane is equipped with a completely new
telescopic main boom in addition to the standard double telescope with
protected hoses and toggle joints located on the inside. This telescopic
main boom can be extended by 1,000 mm and controlled by way of an
additional hydraulic function on the control valve. The advantages are
clear: in the retracted state, the crane has a very short, compact parking
length. Nevertheless, excellent outreaches are achieved when extended.
For this special assignment in the Netherlands, the cargo area has to be
covered hydraulically during travel by means of the tailgate cover - so
that the asphalt does not cool down on one hand and so that no rubbish
leaves the cargo area on the other. Thus with conventional grab cranes,
it would be necessary to dismantle the grab during transport otherwise
it would not be possible to set down the crane on the tailgate. The
“TRIPLE Z” makes this is a thing of the past with EPSILON cranes.
Thanks to the extremely slim design of the main boom, the crane including
400 l clamshell grab can be folded up within the permitted maximum
vehicle width of 2.55 m!
The revamped and optimised EPSCOPE boom system and the
EPSLINK load sling, as a sealed system with hose guidance completely
inside the unit from extension, via boom tip and load sling to rotator,
combine maximum efficiency and ease of maintenance.
The hose guidance enclosing all hydraulic hoses inside the unit provides
the best possible protection against dirt and damage. If, however, it is
necessary at some time or another to replace a hose on site, this becomes
child’s play thanks to easy dismantling of the guard plate. ❚