Bushman Equipment, Inc. lifter

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By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 12/1/1998

Lifting equipment comes in a variety of packages, including manual assist units, workstation bridge cranes, and everything in between. Bushman Equipment, Inc. has a lifter that picks up mill roll loads consisting of two rolls held in place by bearing chocks. When the custom-designed adjustable shoes are in place, the lifter can handle rolls with a diameter of 450 to 500 mm. With shoes folded back, the lifter handles rolls with a diameter of 750 to 790 mm. The load is engaged or disengaged automatically as it is picked up or put down. Mill duty lifters can be designed with capacities up to 50 tons.

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