Case
Truck-mounted Lifts
Telecom
DEFYING THE FORCES OF NATURE
The wind can be a costly opponent, for example when mountainsides need to be secured and wind turbines and mobile antennas serviced and repaired, sometimes at more than 100 metres above street level. Until now, the major crane and lift solutions have not been approved for use at wind speeds of more than 12 metres per second – equivalent to force 6 on the Beaufort scale or ‘strong breeze’.
Now BMS – together with the market’s leading manufacturer, the Austrian-German Palfinger AG – has developed and commissioned a long-sought-after lift version that so far only BMS is offering its fast-growing European market. This version is classified and authorized to operate at up to 20.8 metres per second, corresponding to force 9 or ‘severe gale’ – that is, in weather where roof tiles loosen and branches break off.
This development gives BMS significantly increased flexibility – and it benefits customers with large amounts of money at stake when, for example, telecommunication company networks break down and there is need for emergency repairs or error recovery.
In a world that expects more and more efficiency, the weather still has a significant impact on the equipment. The less the weather can affect the robust truck mounted lifts’ ability and possibility to work, the happier the customers will be. Less time wasted means money saved for the customers, and this is an important competitive parameter for BMS.
Now BMS – together with the market’s leading manufacturer, the Austrian-German Palfinger AG – has developed and commissioned a long-sought-after lift version that so far only BMS is offering its fast-growing European market. This version is classified and authorized to operate at up to 20.8 metres per second, corresponding to force 9 or ‘severe gale’ – that is, in weather where roof tiles loosen and branches break off.
This development gives BMS significantly increased flexibility – and it benefits customers with large amounts of money at stake when, for example, telecommunication company networks break down and there is need for emergency repairs or error recovery.
In a world that expects more and more efficiency, the weather still has a significant impact on the equipment. The less the weather can affect the robust truck mounted lifts’ ability and possibility to work, the happier the customers will be. Less time wasted means money saved for the customers, and this is an important competitive parameter for BMS.
The further development of the Palfinger lifts supports the BMS Group vision as well as the E-24 concept. This internationally oriented concept guarantees a maximum of 24 hours response time on any customer enquiry, no matter where in Europe the customer and the task is located.
BMS has 38 truck mounted lifts at its disposal. The working height of the four largest – also the market’s largest – reach up to 103 metres. Among other things, the truck mounted lifts from BMS have floor heating and control desks, which makes it possible for the customers’ specialists to work effectively for a long time despite the cold and the wind. The actual personnel basket can hold up to six people or lift 600 kg with mounted lifting beams and can rotate 360 degrees around its own axis.
In addition, all BMS’s truck mounted lifts are equipped with satellite connections to allow the various European centres to monitor whether the mechanics and electronics are running at peak performance. This also allows the software to be updated no matter where in Europe the vehicle is working, and even if it does not have a sufficient local mobile connection.
BMS has 38 truck mounted lifts at its disposal. The working height of the four largest – also the market’s largest – reach up to 103 metres. Among other things, the truck mounted lifts from BMS have floor heating and control desks, which makes it possible for the customers’ specialists to work effectively for a long time despite the cold and the wind. The actual personnel basket can hold up to six people or lift 600 kg with mounted lifting beams and can rotate 360 degrees around its own axis.
In addition, all BMS’s truck mounted lifts are equipped with satellite connections to allow the various European centres to monitor whether the mechanics and electronics are running at peak performance. This also allows the software to be updated no matter where in Europe the vehicle is working, and even if it does not have a sufficient local mobile connection.