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The final assembled Potain IGO
self-erecting crane.
The crane places materials quickly
and accurately, giving contractors and
builders the opportunity to utilise their
site storage more efficiently. The level of
health and safety on site is also
improved, as there is less movement of
wheeled equipment on the ground with
its risk of man-machine collisions.
Arranging the crane into an operating
position takes only 10 to 15 minutes,
saving substantially on working time on
site. It requires only one operator with a
remote control to assemble the crane
and move cargo. The IGO’s compact
footprint needs only a 4.5m by 4.5m
base, and there is no need to prepare
a special platform for the crane; it
can even be installed at a height of
several floors.
The jib of the IGO crane can be
shortened or luffed, should the need
arise, which allows it to neatly bypass
obstacles it may encounter. When
dismantled, the crane takes up even less
space, with dimensions of 2.5m wide by
3.5m high (maximum). Its state-of-the-art
mechanical specifications enhance its
operability, safety and operating cost.
Standard features include wireless
remote controls, quiet and efficient
electric motors, variable frequency
motor drives, and overload protection
systems. It is even able to save energy,
as its consumption is not more than
22kVA.
Servicing of the unit is made more
convenient because all mechanisms are
at ground-level. SA French has reported
a growing demand for these self-
erecting cranes and has increased the
number available in its rental fleet.
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