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Osset uses diesel-powered tyre-press for mobility
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Penny Hydraulics has delivered a mobile tyre-press powered by a diesel generator to Yorkshire-based Ossett Tyre House (Ken Clarke). The diesel generator will allow Ossett, agent and service provider for BMH Industrial Tyres, to expand its capabilities and visit customers in chemical and process industries where petrol-powered equipment is prohibited for safety reasons Ossett has operated a static tyre press at its main depot for many years But the company realised a mobile press would enable it to broaden its capabilities to include on-site service to support a number of Briggs Equipment forklift customers at local factories and warehouses. BMH Industrial Tyres was keen to buy the equipment for Ossett, so it approached Penny Hydraulics, which has supplied it with tyre presses and related services for fifteen years. New regulations stipulate equipment powered by generators with petrol engines can no longer be used in chemical plants and other areas where there is a risk of explosion. The new diesel-powered mobile press devised by Penny Hydraulics eliminates this risk and is completely self contained, meaning it can be used anywhere without relying on local power supplies. The new press had to be lightweight for economical towing but strong and robust enough to do the job and avoid flexing under load, which would be dangerous and limit its working life. The platform needed to be low enough for engineers to place and remove tyres and wheels easily and with little or no manual handling. Penny Hydraulics designed and manufactured a compact trailer-mounted 150 tonne-capacity press that can cope with tyres ranging from 300x4mm to 1200x24mm in size, making it suitable for almost any solid tyre used by lift trucks and other common industrial equipment. Penny Hydraulics incorporated many ease-of-use and health and safety features into the design. For example, all of the controls are placed at the side of the unit rather than the front so the operator must move away from the working area before activating the press. The pressure gauge and safety stop button are all within clear view and easy reach. The generator is activated by a key to prevent unauthorised use and push button start and stop for simplicity. Dual 120 and 240V outlets allow it to be used to simultaneously power the press and ancillary hand tools such as angle grinders and power drills used by tyre fitters. Penny Hydraulics also supplied a standard set of tools, including cones and spacers, for specific tasks that enable the press to accommodate a wide range of tyre sizes. Each tool is colour-coded and marked for safety and convenience. Certain tools are also shaped to prevent inappropriate use. http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/pey/pey102.html |
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