CPA Bulletin

www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > May 2022 15 VERTIKAL DAYS: 2 involved with, including apprenticeships, skills and training, Stars of the Future and the CPA Conference 2022, as well as issues affecting the lifting sector such as the removal of red diesel, zero-emission initiatives and aviation notification requirements. The combination of the Bronto S35EM and the Scania L320 low level cab is a first and according to the manufacturer it makes the ideal truck mounted platform for working safely in congested city centres, while being quick and easy to deploy on site. The S35EM has a 35 metre working height, an outreach of 29 metres, a maximum platform capacity of 500kg and features the latest Bronto+ control system along with the ‘City Safe Window’ which improves the chance of detecting children, pedestrians and cyclists while travelling on the road thanks to a suite of the latest cameras and technology, that alert the driver to any potential hazards. New exhibitor Zoomlion Access will display 12 aerial work platforms, including the launch of several brand new all electric boom lifts such as the all new 88ft ZT26JE telescopic boom, alongside the 32ft ZA10RJE and ZA20JE electric articulating boom lifts. Several slab electric scissor lifts from 15ft to 45ft will be making their debut, as well as the 53ft ZS1623RT Rough Terrain and the 20ft ZS0610C track mounted scissor lift. All the electric scissor lifts on show will include the manufacturer’s latest electric E-Drive system. Dingli is the leading Chinese aerial lift manufacturer and will use the show to launch its new 28 and 32 metre heavy duty scissor lifts, both slab scissor models and the very latest Rough Terrains with both electric and diesel drive. The company will also show its growing range of lithium battery powered boom lifts and glass handling attachment. The team from recently established used equipment dealer International Platforms will have a number of machines on display and be on hand to talk about buying and selling used platforms, both in the UK and worldwide. It is also supporting The Lighthouse Club’s ‘Help Inside the Hard Hat’ campaign, with the chance to bid for a fully refurbished Genie GS2632 with all proceeds going to the charity’s campaign to tackle poor mental health within the industry. Another all newmodel on display will be 13ft platform height/six metre working height Navigator 6.0 from new access market entrant UK based Metal and Modular . The Navigator 6.0 is a totally mechanically platform, with no electrics or hydraulics, and is now available in the UK and Ireland from International Platforms. GSR will show several of its ‘PX’ articulated truck mounted platforms, including the 20 metre B200PX, 24 metre B24OPX and the 22 metre B220PXE with the end mounted platform, featuring 120kg capacity at an outreach of 11.25 metres, and the 21 metre B210PXJ with articulating jib. Mounted on a 3.5 tonne Mercedes Sprinter it has a 250kg platform capacity, 10 metres of unrestricted outreach and 450 degrees of slew. Vertikal Days will be the first opportunity to show the full line up of new Skyjack next generation vertical mast type lifts, high capacity articulated boom lifts, and new scissors. The new direct AC electric drive 12 and 16ft SJ12 E/16 E mast type lifts offer working heights 5.6 and 6.8 metres respectively. The new drive system is said to provide up to 30 percent duty cycle improvement, smoother operation and consistent torque, with a 70 percent reduction in hydraulic hose connections. The SJ12E and SJ16E are one of the first Skyjack products to feature the company’s ECO label offering a 15 percent operational carbon saving compared to previous models. CPL plans a wide selection from its growing line up of aerial lifts, including several Klubb van and pick-up mounted platforms. While its Palfinger Platforms range will include a 30 metre P300, 22 metre P220 and 25 metre P250 which have seen a spike in popularity. Raxatar provides a range of passenger and material hoists, common towers and software solutions for the high and mid- rise market. Its UK operation ANC Access runs a full service rental fleet of Raxatar equipment. New products on show include the RX SMART Series construction hoist with a payload of 2,300kg and lift speed of 36 metres a minute. Bravi Platforms will display its latest 4.9 metre Leonardo HD vertical mast lift with dual extendable decks and a 180kg unrestricted platform capacity. Weight is 560kg and gradeability 35 percent. Options include telematics configuration with full CAN bus connectivity, oil leak protection system and the fully electric drywall lifter attachment Solo-Gyps. Snorkel will focus on its growing range of lithium battery powered aerial lifts, as well as its all electric telehandler. One of the largest stands at the show, Liebherr will display a wide selection of cranes, including its latest All Terrains, such as the all-new 150 tonne, five axle LTM 1150-5.3. The manufacturer’s mobile self-erecting cranes will be represented by the Mk140, while the crawler crane on show will include a 110 tonne LR 1110 lattice boommode. The display will also include displays of the company’s most recent technology and innovations including digitalisation and the latest telematics available on all newmobile cranes. Spierings has pioneered the mobile self-erecting tower crane concept and continues to do so with its all electric models such as the City Boy, and now the practical electric powered six axle SK1265- AT6 eLift. The Zero-Emission eLift system has two operating modes - electrical and