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NEWS FROMCPA MEMBERS: 5 The UK’s largest supplier of hydraulic excavator attachments hasmade waves with the deployment of its biggest underwater breaker solution to date. Tasked with supplying a breaker large enough to fit an 80t long reach excavator by Ovenden Earthmoving, Astra Attachment Solutions, a specialist division of A-Plant, has broken new ground by adapting a Soosan SB121 to do the job. Astra’s specially adapted breaker has been deployed to the Thames where it is currently being used to dismantle a partially sunken pontoon at the Deptford waterfront development, Convoy Wharf. Despite Astra’s previous experience supplying breakers for underwater use, the size, scale and duration of this bespoke project provided a first for the company. Josie Mann, Hire Manager at Astra, explained: “This is the largest breaker for underwater working Astra has supplied to date, which meant we were faced with a variety of challenges from sourcing suitable brackets to sourcing a bespoke compressor line and fitting to a specially adapted excavator in the centre of London. Any prolonged period of underwater working presents a considerable strain on a breaker so we brought in our senior engineers who spent a full day on site, fitting, checking and testing the breaker in preparation for its mammoth task. “The project, which is still ongoing, has been a huge achievement for the team. Not only were we able to supply and install specially fabricated equipment within days of receiving instruction from the client, we have also proven that we have the knowledge and expertise to commit to such a project and carry it out with ease,” she continued. AstraMakeWavesWith Unique Breaker Solution Another Smartlift Success For CPS Lift Yorkshire’s Central Platform Services (CPS Lift) has received significant interest in the newly launched Smartlift SL 1008 glazing robot. Having received its first delivery of the SL 1008 in January and with numerous additional enquiries for the 1000kg capacity machine, the SL 1008 is proving to be another Smartlift success for the company. The Smartlift SL 1008 is a new glazing robot suited to lifting large panes of glass up to a maximum height of 4.4m. The machine can lift up to 1000kg and has an arm extension of up to 1.66m, making it the largest and most powerful in the range. The machine is considered a game changer for the glazing industry, allowing installers to lift heavier loads to an even greater height than before. John Burton, Director at CPS Lift said: “Since adding Smartlift to our new machinery range we have experienced an influx of enquiries from glazing companies looking for a solution to make installation easier, faster and safer. Smartlift glazing robots are already a game changer for the industry and the SL 1008 is helping to attract interest from bigger firms dealing with large scale commercial installations.” NewAdditions to CLMRange CLM has introduced new AL-LIFT vacuum lifters and an electric trolley to the company’s product range. The new vacuum lift range includes the two-man, battery powered AL-BUTLER 200 which has a vacuum pump complete with control panel and a maximum Safe Working Load of 200kg and the two-man vacuum lift AL-MANOLAY which can be utilised for taking up or laying porous slabs and kerbstones with interchangeable suction pads. Also new to the range is the one-man AL-MOBIVAC with a vacuum system for porous tiles and stones due to the extreme vacuum flow, making full use of its Honda generator and Safe Working Load of 200kg. For vacuum pumps CLM offers the AL-BLAZER 2000 which is compatible with either a petrol, diesel, hydraulic or electric motor. Another new addition is the FLEXMOVER, an electric trolley designed for moving board-sheets and other materials. For enhanced manoeuvrability, the front and rear axles move simultaneously. The SWL is 1,100kg. www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > May 2019 51