Palfinger Crane Passion 11 2014

oNEPaLcom PaLcom P7 |

oNEPaLcom PaLcom P7 | CRANE PAssIoN HumaN aNd macHiNE bEcomE New and innovative safety concepts were integrated during the development of the PALcom P7 radio remote control. safety features such as rollover and acceleration sensors prevent unintentional crane movements. operational safety is the key focus at all times. For example, if the control handset exceeds a certain inclination angle or the radio console falls to the ground, the function of the control lever is deactivated. With the new PALcom P7, PALFINGER is exploring a new approach in terms of energy management as well. Before quick charging, the in telligent charging station checks the charge state, need for refreshment and the temperature of the batteries. From all of this information, the charging device inputs the optimum charging current. This provides a sustained increase to the service life of the batteries over the long term. Reduced power consumption enables the PALcom P7 to run for up to twelve hours in continuous operation without recharging, making unproductive battery charging breaks a thing of the past. The innovations of the PALFINGER PALcom P7 span all areas relating to the interaction between humans and machines. Two ergonomically optimised strap systems with a diagonal or waist belt and large areas of padding ensure the highest level of wearing comfort, even over long periods of operation. The perfect balance between further optimised intuitive control, clear communication of information and maximum operator comfort sets a new benchmark for crane remote controls with the PALcom P7. Crane operators therefore reap the benefits of a sustained workload reduction, maximum safety and a longer battery life. PaLcom „ „ „ in terms oF oPeration and Wearing comFort, i am 100% haPPy With the PaLcom P7. “ maXimiLiaN rEitEr, 24, craNE oPErator, drivES aN mb actroS 2646 WitH a Pk 34002 SH aNd WorkS at bErGEr bau- uNd iNduStriEbEdarF GmbH, trauNStEiN. the neW PaLcom P7 Provides cLear Feedback that is easy to understand When aP- Proaching the Limits With the crane. “ markuS moLL, 40, cEo moLL traNSPortE, GiNGEN/FiLS, traNSPortS traNSFormErS, cabLE drumS aNd SyStEm comPoNENtS For tHE ENErGy iNduStry WitH a ScaNia r500 WitH Pk 34002 SH. changing to the neW PaLcom P7 didn't reQuire any sPeciaL adJustment For me. aLL oPerating eLements are Positioned Where they beLong. “ micHaEL GutiErrEz, 24, traNSPortS coNStructioN matEriaLS aNd PaLLEt GoodS WitH HiS maN aNd Pk 34002 SH For tHE comPaNy bauWarEN maHLEr, auGSburG. I have been working with the PALcom P7 for a good two weeks now and am very pleased with it. Changing from the conventional remote control to the new PALcom remote control constitutes a huge step forward. Even though I only recently became acquainted with the new remote control, I can perform most commands intuitively without looking at the device. The grip and positioning of the lever have been perfectly designed. I really like the graphic menu – you can understand the symbols instantly. It's really self-explanatory. The backlighting on the display means I can read the information easily in any light. The device also offers a significant improvement in wearing comfort compared with my old remote control. I truly am 100% happy with the new device. The ergonomics of the new crane control are fantastic! I am familiar with the rotary control knob from my car. I absolutely love using it to control the crane – it has a true luxury-class feel to it. After only a few days of using it, I have really got the hang of operating the control. The new display is very easy to read. Here, I can see the current load and stabilizer conditions on the display. This is extremely important when approaching the lifting capacity levels.The backlighting is an excellent feature in our field of work, which often requires the power to be switched off during assembly. The sensitive control and good modulation of the PALcom P7 makes working with our heavy and expensive loads a great deal easier. The wearing comfort is perfect. If I don't need the remote control, I simply swivel the waist strap around so it sits against my back. After using the new PALFINGER remote control for almost three months, I don't have a bad word to say about it. Changing from the former control wasn't a big adjustment for me. The new rotary knob in the centre improves operation during use. I like the display of capacity utilisation and stabilization width in percentages as well as the direct menu access. The control is extremely sensitive, which is very important for us when lifting pallets of plasterboard to the third floor, for example. Thanks to the diagonal strap, wearing the remote control remains comfortable even over longer periods. And there is every reason to be extremely pleased with the long battery life. 10

CRANE Passion | Job Report Hörmann Reaching new heights With PALFINGER assembly cranes Family business Rudolf Hörmann GmbH, based in Buchloe, Allgäu, is constructing more than 740 commercial, barn and storage halls across Germany. A fleet of modern PALFINGER cranes is completing the skilled on-site construction work right on schedule. CONSTRUCTING HALLS WITH HYDRAULIC ASSISTANCE: HÖRMANN ASSEMBLY OPERATOR SIGI KIRCHNER SWEARS BY DAILY USE OF HIS PALFINGER PK 92002 SH ON FOUR-AXLE MAN CHASSIS. Both the people and machines at Hörmann, one of Germany's leading hall construction companies, have to work with maximum flexibility. "Each hall is unique," reports Thomas Novacek, 47, head of the Timber Construction and Assembly divisions in the company with 650 employees. The hardworking Allgäu employees receive dynamic assistancefrom their fleet of PALFINGER cranes. A total of 13 assembly cranes, some of which are mounted on three axle, four axle or semi-trailer tractors, are taking on a leading role in the construction of approximately 740 halls this year. The new flagship of the Hörmann fleet, a PALFINGER PK 92002 SH, is mounted on a four-axle MAN chassis that has been specially modified for cranes. Altogether, 480 hp, a hydraulic drive for the second steering axle and an additional auxiliary frame to hold a hydraulic stabilizer system with a loadbearing capacity of 30 tonnes on the front of the vehicle make the heavy MAN a high-tech substructure for PALFINGER that can be used universally. For example, the heavy assembly crane with a maximum lifting capacity of 30 tonnes and electronic high-performance stability control can also slew over the front of the vehicle – a truly major advantage that time and again proves beneficial, particularly in confined spaces on rural construction sites. "Unbelievably simple and extremely sensitive," says Bavarian hall assembly operator Sigi Kirchner, 42, praising his hydraulic assistant mounted on the back of the heavy four-axle MAN chassis. In just five days, he and his colleagues will place a complete hall extension on the foundations. Narrow access roads, unpaved surfaces and extremely confined working spaces often placed the highest demands on the assembly team and crane. „ We have been working with PALFINGER assembly cranes since 1994. We believe that PALFINGER is the best brand on the market for day-to-day operation as well as maintenance, spare parts service and value retention. “ Thomas Novacek, head of the Timber Construction and Assembly divisions at Rudolf Hörmann GmbH, Buchloe From unloading the materials and preparing for construction to building the hall and assembling solar elements on the roof, the premium products from Austria operated non-stop. "The sensitive control, the electronic active oscillation suppression system, the continuous slewing system and the fly-jib or overstretchable knuckle boom fitted on the vehicle perfectly suit our requirements," praises Thomas Novacek. In addition, reliability, the closely integrated service network extending to the swift repair service at the construction site and ultimately the resale value all cast a positive light on the Bavarian-Austrian liaison. 11