The ZUTP1500-S Series tension pump has a two-stage pump design that provides high-flow at low-pressure for fast system fills and controlled flow at high-pressure for accurate operation.

“The ZUTP-S Series is typically used in oil and gas, wind power and power plant applications,” said Jay Baudhuin, Senior Global Product Manager at Enerpac. “It works well when used for critical joints in the assembly of gas and wind turbines, compressors, power shaft couplings, and oil and gas pipelines. This tensioning pump is extremely reliable and provides great power and precision that our customers value.”

Key features include:

• 7 hp heavy-duty universal motor provides the best performance-to-weight ratio
• Easy access manual override valve quickly releases pressure if power is lost
• Replaceable 10-micron reservoir breather and inline high-pressure filter helps maintain oil cleanliness for optimum performance

Another feature of the electric tension pump has a two-stage pump design that provides high-flow at low-pressure for fast system fills and controlled flow at high-pressure for accurate operation. It also has a panel-mounted 6” pressure gauge with a polycarbonate cover set into the protective metal shroud for improved visibility.

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RotorHook will launch in the second quarter of 2019 and, according to LiftWerx, is currently the largest uptower lifting device to be developed in the wind O&M industry.

The device will eliminate the need to use a large conventional crane, easily mobilized to project sites in only three standard ISO containers, and help set a new standard in performing major component corrective repairs. Launching in Q2 2019, LiftWerx says the RotorHook will drive down O&M costs, improve turbine uptime, increase safety, and reduce the reliance on larger, more costly cranes.

“We are excited to partner with LiftWerx because their technology will set a new standard for main bearing and generator exchanges,” said Ted Pruss, Director North America Operations, Siemens Gamesa Renewables. “This is a big step forward for the industry where continuous innovation and lowering the cost of energy continue to be market drivers.”

In addition to lowering O&M costs, LiftWerx’s uptower lifting technology will reduce ground preparation and downtime by allowing safe operation of major components in higher wind speeds. The design and production of the RotorHook will be performed by the Kenz-Figee Group, in close co-operation with Eager.One for specialized engineering. LiftWerx, Eager.One, and Kenz-Figee are subsidiaries of the Meemaken Group.

According to Paul van der Weg, Head of Advanced Operations Support, North America, Siemens Gamesa Renewables: “I am confident that the combination of LiftWerx’s experience in providing both conventional and innovative solutions to the wind industry, and Siemens Gamesa’s operational and turbine specific expertise, will result in a solution that will set a new benchmark for the industry.”

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Manitowoc’s new smartphone app will help customers diagnose technical issues on their cranes much faster. The free app will be available on iOS and Android devices, and will enable users to understand the numeric diagnostic codes that are generated by their on-board control systems.

Manitowoc Cranes has announced a new smartphone app that will help customers to diagnose technical issues on their cranes much faster. The free app will be available on iOS and Android devices, and will enable users to understand the numeric diagnostic codes that are generated by their on-board control systems. Manitowoc is the first manufacturer in the crane industry to release an app of this kind.

In the past, when cranes had technical issues, Manitowoc customers had no way to interpret the diagnostic codes that would appear on the main display of the crane’s cab. Specialized technicians would have to be called to the job site with proprietary equipment, and any time spent waiting affected the project schedule. Now, with this freely available smartphone app that instantly tells users what codes mean, crane owners can begin working on solutions immediately, boosting their uptime.

“We’re entering into a new era of crane operation where we can harness the power of mobile devices and Manitowoc wants to lead the way,” said John Alexander, director of all-terrain crane service, mobile training and telematics at Manitowoc. “By accessing a cloud database right from their smartphones, companies can quickly get valuable diagnostic information to keep their cranes up and running.”

The first version of the app will address diagnostic codes on all Grove- and Manitowoc-branded cranes that run on Manitowoc’s Crane Control System (CCS), as well as all-terrain (GMK) models that have ECOS 1 or ECOS 2 installed. National Crane boom truck functionality will follow in a future update.

The smartphone app is available now for free in both the App Store (Apple) and Google Play (Android) by searching for “Manitowoc Diagnostic Code App.”

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