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22/06/2006 Hi and welcome to e-flash. This week we take a look at the development of the Total Restraint Access Module (TRAM) in heavy industry since it was first showcased to the Mines at the 2004 Qld Mines Rescue Challenge in Townsville. This unique height safety device has provided ingenious solutions in some very unusual situations. What sets this product apart from many other height safety devices is that it keeps the operator in "restraint" and it can be adapted to such a wide range of applications. Pleasecontact us if you have any questions about any of the products you have seen today, or if we can assist you with any additional queries you may have. | |
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The TRAM on Gantry Cranes The TRAM is ideally suited to accessing crane rails and bridge cranes. The TRAM rail is permanently mounted to the path of travel and the TRAM arm can be moved from rail to rail around the work site. Requests for the TRAM onto bridge cranes are now coming in from operators all over Australia and even the major bridge crane manufactures are now looking at the TRAM as a solution for maintenance access. |
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The TRAM on Ship Loaders This ship loader has a telescoping boom that prevents handrails from being used. (They'd get crushed as the boom retracts) The TRAM rail only requires minimal overhead clearance allowing it to be permanently fitted to the retracting boom. The TRAM arm is able to "freewheel" in its parked position as the ship loader's boom extends and retracts. When the TRAM is used to access the end of the boom and moved away from its original parked position, its deadmans brake then becomes operational. |
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The TRAM on Plant & Machinery The latest addition to the TRAM family is the fixed base version which is perfect for mounting on top of ROPs to allow servicing of such things as air conditioners, flood lights and strobe lights. It folds down flat so it doesn't get damaged by overhead obstructions. The standard TRAM arm has also been successfully fitted to mobile crane booms to cater for personnel who have to lay lines, attach flys and luffs. A new solution may be available soon to cater for super lifts as well. Also, keep your eye out for the new rotary based TRAM due to hit the market soon. |
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The TRAM on Kelly Filters By placing the TRAM rail on a "filing cabinet" style telescoping gantry, you can achieve 2 dimensional movement which allows the TRAM to travel over large areas to the work position. By keeping the operator in restraint, you no longer have major issues with fall clearances like you do with horizontal life lines.
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