FIRST FULLY HYDRAULIC 500KG CRANE FROM PENNY HYDRAULICS

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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.

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NEW DAVIT CRANE FOR SIMPLE DOWN-HOLE HANDLING

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Issue Date: 1 April 2008 Ref: PEN08/07

A special lightweight and portable Davit Crane developed by Penny Hydraulics is designed to make it easier and safer for utility and ground engineers to handle heavy items such as pumps up and down access shafts at remote sites. The unit incorporates a powerful electric winch capable of lifting loads weighing up to 500kg and is designed to replace traditional devices such as block and tackle and eliminate manual handling. Light weight, robust construction and ease of use combine to provide users with a versatile and effective load handling tool.

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NEW GRID LIFT TAKES THE STRAIN OUT OF GULLY COVER HANDLING IN SOMERSET

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Issue Date: 11 March 2008 Ref: PEN08/05

An innovative solution for lifting gully and drain covers has been developed by Penny Hydraulics in conjunction with Atkins Highway Services to eliminate the need for manual handling of these heavy grids. Trials with the prototype completed by Atkins’ Somerset Highways Commission at the end of 2007 suggest that staff can now clear more gullies in the same period, more safely and with no need for manual handling. Atkins’ Somerset Commission has now placed an order to equip its entire fleet of gully tankers with the new device, known as the Penny Hydraulics Grid Lift.

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HODSOCK PRIORY SELECTS CELLAR LIFT

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Issue Date: 7 February 2008 Ref: PEN08/01

When historic Hodsock Priory in Nottinghamshire extended its wedding reception facilities during 2007 it selected a Cellar Lift from Penny Hydraulics for handling drinks and related items between the delivery area and a much older cellar beneath the new building. The Cellar Lift has enabled Hodsock Priory to simplify its cellar operations and eliminated the need for busy staff to handle items manually.

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