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FIRST FULLY HYDRAULIC 500KG CRANE FROM PENNY
HYDRAULICS
PRESS INFORMATION
Issue Date: 13 May 2008 - Ref: PEN08/21
The new hydraulic Foldaway 500 (FV500) is the first fully hydraulic
500kg capacity Swing Lift vehicle mounted crane from Penny Hydraulics.
Designed for a wide range of load handling applications including
service, engineering and deliveries the FV500 is also believed
to be the first fully-hydraulic vehicle mounted crane in the
500kg performance class. Compact design, robust construction
and light weight ensure the FV500 can be installed on a wide
range commercial vehicles to provide reliable and flexible load
handling capabilities that reduce or eliminate the need for
manual handling, promote productivity and allow operators to
comply with health and safety regulations.
Self contained hydraulics provide full 360 degree slew rotation
with powered boom raise and lower for controlled, precise and
safe handling and 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. Hydraulic
boom extension and retraction is standard which, with a range
of optional manual extensions, eliminates the need to climb
on the vehicle or approach the crane to adjust its reach for
improved productivity and greater safety. The electric winch
enables the crane to raise and lower loads below ground level,
for example to support utility maintenance and engineering tasks.
Maximum lifting capacity is 500kg in all possible boom extension
and elevation settings. This means that the FV500 can handle
its full load at all times for complete operational versatility.
A wander lead with simple push button controls enables operators
to remain well away from the lifting area when handling loads
for ultimate safety.
Compact design and low overall weight ensures that the FV500
can be installed without unduly affecting load carrying capacity.
It folds down when not in use to leave clear and unobstructed
access to the vehicle and load space. A choice of 12 or 24V
power enables simple installation by connection to the existing
vehicle wiring. The unique mounting socket fitting allows the
crane to be transferred between vehicles.
The FV500 complements existing Swing Lift cranes in the Penny
Hydraulics range and is designed to comply with all major health
and safety and load handling regulations including BS EN12999:2002,
Supply of Machinery Regulations and LOLER. Penny Hydraulics
offers a nationwide fitting and after sales service and can
also supply cranes ready for installation by vehicle body builders
at their own premises.
Penny Hydraulics designs and manufactures lifting and load
handling equipment for use in a wide range of applications.
Products include the Swing Lift range of medium duty cranes
for use on pick-ups, drop-sides and flat-beds and the Step Lift,
Load Lift and Tail Lift lifting platform ranges for use on pick-ups,
drop-sides and vans. The company also manufactures the Mezz
Lift for handling loads between ground floor and mezzanines
and specialist equipment for handling wheels, tyres and barrels
in vehicles and at customers’ premises. Penny Hydraulics
is a privately owned family business based in Clowne, Derbyshire.
DIGITAL IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FROM KEITH WOOTTON
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