IMT Introduces New Mid-Range Articulating Cranes at ICUEE 2013 | Construction News

Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT) introduced its new and improved mid-range articulating cranes at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition. The 9/65, 10/72, 11/78 and 12/86 cranes have ratings ranging from 65,100 ft.-lbs. to 86,075 ft.- lbs. and maximum lift capacities from 8,380 lbs. to 10,230 lbs. New features include SL (single link) or DL (dual link) options, 15⁰ overbending, and weight reduced 10 to 15% from previous models. Each crane can be fitted with up to five hydraulic extensions to provide application-specific reach.

“IMT customers need lift and reach capabilities that are tailored to their challenging applications,” said John Field, product manager of material handling at IMT. “Our new mid-range articulating crane models offer an elevated level of technology that increases productivity — with lower weight that allows for more payload capacity.”

SL and DL options

The single-power plus link-arm system:

• Provides high lifting capacity when the boom system is fully extended
• Offers great strength, regular speed, and flexibility in the outer boom combined with high speed in the main boom’s extreme positions at the column
• Is suited for loading and unloading tasks at a low height far away from the vehicle
• Features high speed in extreme positions at the mast, which makes the boom system ideal for fast-grab work
• Allows cranes with the link arm on the outer boom to work particularly well with the stretched boom system at moderate height and at long reach

The dual-power plus link-arm system:

• Offers the best lifting capacities under all conditions
• Provides precise and regular movements in the entire working area
• Is particularly well-suited for long reaches and lifting in high positions with demanding equipment (such as fly-jib and winch)
• Enables the crane to solve many different lifting tasks and is an ideal all-around crane
• Works particularly well with the stretch boom system at any height and any reach

New crane models' ratings and maximum lift capacities:

The new cranes feature ultra-high tensile steel, which provides lower weight, high lift capacity at long reaches and increased payload capabilities. The mounting space required has been reduced to 2'5".

“The minimized width and lower weight of the new cranes allows for additional truck configuration possibilities and increased payload,” Field said.

A key feature standard on all IMT articulating crane models is the RCL (rated capacity limiter) 5300. The RCL system monitors the crane’s load moment, operation, and function. In an overload situation, the system warns the operator and interrupts the distribution of oil for crane functions, while allowing functions that reduce load moment to remain operational. The RCL 5300 cooperates with the user and compensates when the RCL senses a situation requiring intervention.

Additional features of the new articulating crane models include:

• A radio remote control equipped with an information center that controls stabilizer functions and feedback of loader operation conditions
• Rack and pinion rotation
• An internal hose routing system
• Optional stabilizer solutions
• An innovative, flexible stow bracket design that secures boom for transportation but does not allow bracket damage