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‘Alan Hitcheox
Tue, 2012-09-11 15:18
Forget about expensive fiber optics and temperamental digital controls. Elliott Equipment Co., Omaha,
recently developed a full-hydraulie upper platform control package for its HiReach aerial work
platform product line. Hydraulic valves and actuators are typically used for moving and positioning
aerial booms and platforms, but electronic controls usually command solenoid-operated
electrohydraulic valves.
Designed for severe-duty applications, the full-hydraulic upper platform control package is designed to
be “spark and electronics free” for special applications such as underground mining (especially the
highly corrosive environments of salt mines) and for users that require it as part of their standard work
practice. The all hydraulic controls are also completely unaffected by electromagnetic and radio
frequency interference.
The full-hydraulie control system was developed with Eliott
distributor Mirk Inc, Bartow, Fla., and Aggregate Resource
Industries Inc., Springfield, Ore. Aggregate Resource, a
drilling and blasting company, purchased an H50F HiReach
with a 55 ft working height and an ammonium nitrate fuel oil
(ANFO) hose in an oversized cable carrier on the boom. This
allows workers to deliver ANFO explosives from within the
work platform. ANFO is a highly corrosive and explosive
chemical mix used in mining to fracture rock surfaces.
Unlike conventional electronic controls, the full-hydraulic
console eliminates many components that would otherwise be
damaged from contact with ANFO. Therefore, high costs
associated with downtime and repairs are prevented.
‘The new full-hydraulic upper platform control system should
be attractive to those in mining, oil and gas, and utilities
worldwide that need equipment that can lift personnel and
survive harsh conditions.
The controls are fully proportional, intuitive, and accessible for easy service and maintenance. Elliott
Equipment Co. is uniquely suited to serve the needs of end-users that require features not available
elsewhere in the aerial work platform and crane manufacturing industry.
Along with full hydraulic controls, Elliott also offers a removable platform roof, transparent control
covers, tool lines to the platform including air, welding, ANFO, and pressure washers, and material
handling capabilities, among other options.
To build a customized machine, companies can contact the Elliott distributor in their state or country
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and request a consultation with Elliott’s engineering and sales team.
For more information, visit ww elliotequip.com,
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