opinion 22 AIR HOISTS MAKE FOR SAFE AND In continuous ownership by the same family since 1745, J D Neuhaus is a seventh generation family-run business employing over 200 employees across the group. <strong>The</strong>y manufacture pneumatically and hydraulically-operated hoists and crane systems up to 115 tonne capacity. JDN has been at the vanguard of hoist and crane technology for over 270 years, whether for moving heavy or light loads. Products are manufactured from a state-of-the-art facility in Witten, Germany. This globally unique specialisation means that J D Neuhaus has set the quality standard for the market, a move that has seen the company become the established global leader in its technology field with customers in more than 90 countries worldwide. Resilience and reliability are the key product differentiators, thanks largely to their explosive protection rating which makes them ideal for use even in the most challenging of operating environments. <strong>The</strong>ir products are in use in over 70 different sectors of industry, including oil and gas exploitation, raw materials processing, mining, chemical industry, heavy plant construction, the automotive industry and many areas of logistics. <strong>The</strong> company’s range today is broad and featurerich, ensuring virtually every type of general application can be served. Products available include pneumatic hoists and cranes, C-rail/ light crane systems, manipulators, trolleys (including low headroom versions), big bag handling hoists, ratchet hoists and monorail hoists. <strong>The</strong> Profi range of air hoists are known for their robust design, a characteristic that makes them suitable for tough industrial applications, even in continuous working processes. Safety features, such as 100% duty rating and explosion protection are an important advantage when working in hazardous areas. Put simply, Profi hoists excel in places where safety is paramount. After all, unlike electricity, compressed air does not generate sparks, while overload protection is available and is often provided as standard. What’s more, the chain and hook are manufactured from high-quality tempered steels with a breaking strength some five times the nominal load. Carrying capacities from 250 kg to 100 tonnes can be accommodated by Profi series air hoists, with 4 or 6 bar pressure compressed air. As standard, sensitive, infinitely variable speed control allows the precise positioning of loads, a function that is supported by frequent switching and extended duty cycles. Simple operation, sound absorption and suitability for lube-free operation are among further benefits of these low-headroom, lightweight hoists. Low maintenance is also a primary attribute of the Profi series, which is insensitive to dust, humidity and temperature (from -20°C up RELIABLE LIFTING to +70°C). In addition, the chain sprocket in the midsection runs in dustproof, maintenance-free ball bearings, while the planetary gear, which features teeth made from tempered or hardened high-grade steel, is lubricated with long-life grease. With a heavy focus on R&D, JDN ensures that its range continues to evolve. <strong>The</strong> company’s latest products have been engineered to offer extended service life, simple operation and ecological compatibility, all without any compromise in safety or performance. Among the latest innovations from JDN is a newly developed remote control concept that brings exceptional ease-of-use and convenience to users. Comprising a transmitter and receiver, the JDN-RC (Remote Control) is available for both new and retrofit applications. To ensure that users obtain the best value for money from their investment in handling products, the company can provide offsite/ onsite services including supervision, installation, training, inspection, maintenance and repair. All work is undertaken under full J D Neuhaus personnel supervision and is carried out in cooperation with external certification authorities where required. A full spare parts provision incorporates support for the choice of spare parts, compilation of spare parts and service kits for retention in client warehouse and the shipping of the spare parts worldwide. 22 Opinion.indd 1 04/02/2019 10:19
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