Updated every 10 minutes of every day en-au Copyright: (C) Reed Business Information http://ferret.com.au http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Bomac-Engineering-Altrac-fall-arrest-system-installed-in-loading-bay-for-tankers-n848917 Bomac Engineering was recently approached by a company regarding a fall arrest system that was needed over a twin loading bay for tankers. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Bomac-Altrac-Rope-Access-System-from-Bomac-Engineering-n812438 Bomac Engineering were chosen as suppliers for a rope access system for a major building in Victoria. The architect had taken into consideration all the elements of good design including the need for natural lighting, the awareness of heating and cooling and greening of the surrounding areas. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Bomac-Engineering-installs-Altrac-fall-arrest-system-on-Cross-City-Tunnel-stack-n810525 A well-designed ventilation system was important for the Cross City Tunnel in Sydney. The system ended up being designed with a tall ventilation stack, creating the need for a secure fall arrest system for cleaning and maintaining the structure. Bomac Engineering was chosen to create this safety system, which presented several unique challenges. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/New-expansion-joint-connector-from-Bomac-Engineering-n672742 A recent development to the Altrac bracket system is the Expansion joint connector. Fri, 1 Jun 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Bomac-Engineering-unveils-E-coat-n672221 Electrocoat or E-coat is a cleaner, longer-lasting finish with several distinct benefits. Tue, 15 May 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Types-of-workstation-cranes-available-from-Bomac-Engineering-n671894 There are three basic types of small workstation cranes: Jib cranes, Monorail cranes and Overhead gantry cranes. These cover the least to most amount of area respectively. Fri, 4 May 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Freestanding-curved-Altrac-gantry-crane-to-move-materials-around-corners-n671342 In order to move material around a corner at almost 360 degrees a freestanding curved Altrac gantry crane can be used. Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/New-Altrac-crane-system-from-Bomac-n671176 Bomac Engineering designed the new Altrac crane system. Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Workstation-cranes-from-Bomac-Engineering-n670769 Large cranes can be cumbersome and slow and workers will often decide that it is just easier to lift something manually, putting their back at risk, not to mention WorkCover premiums. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Altrac-Light-Weight-Crane-Needs-No-Structural-Upgrades-n670147 A Bomac Altrac light crane outperforms heavier alternative to lift 500kg for half the price. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Altrac-Cranes-a-hit-at-Safety-in-Action-Melbourne-Materials-Handling-Show-20-22-March-n669419 Bomac Engineering displayed its Altrac cranes at the Safety in Action/Melbourne Materials Handling Show at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from 20 to 22 March. Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Bomac-Engineering-introduces-double-bridge-gantry-crane-n669123 Bomac Engineering has designed a roof-mounted double bridge gantry crane to move foam-injected refrigeration panels. Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Altrac-freestanding-gantry-crane-from-Bomac-Engineering-n668906 Bomac Engineering was approached by a chocolate manufacturing company to help them design a gantry crane to solve their materials handling problems. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Bomac-s-Altrac-Fall-Arrest-System-wins-the-Endeavour-Award-for-Innovative-Product-of-the-Year-2006-n668837 As readers of Manufacturers’ Monthly probably know, the winner of the Endeavour Award for Innovative Product of the Year 2006 in the Industrial Category was Bomac Engineering’s Altrac Fall Arrest System. Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Bomac-on-considerations-for-choosing-a-crane-n668666 When selecting a crane, one should take several important requirements into consideration. Bomac gives tips on it. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Bomac-Engineering-install-new-jib-cranes-n667362 Bomac Engineering recently installed three new jib cranes used to lift windscreens at a glass manufacturing plant in Victoria, bringing the company’s total number of Altrac cranes up to nine. Fri, 8 Dec 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Vacuum-lifter-for-doors-available-from-Bomac-n667047 A local door manufacturer went to Bomac with a difficult problem. Bomac helped designed a long, slender foot attachment and, with an overhead Altrac gantry crane, they were able to lift the doors and move them into the five access CNC machine. Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Bends-switches-and-turnouts-from-Altrac-n666430 Altrac is not as straightforward as it looks. With options such as bends, switches and turnouts, Altrac gantry cranes offer a whole range of movement other than just straight ahead or side-to-side. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Trac-Trolleys-from-Bomac-Engineering-n666238 Bomac Engineering offers a wide range of trolleys called Trac Trolleys, designed to run on its Altrac lightweight rail cranes. Mon, 23 Oct 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Vacuum-lifter-nbsp-helps-Big-Bottle-Wines-n666121 Big Bottle Wines wanted to lift wine bottles approximately 600mm high, containing 9 litres of wine from a stillage and place each bottle in individual crates for transport. Bomac Engineering designed a foot to overcome this problem and enable the operator to lift the wine bottle from the top, over the neck, with one hand. Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bomac-Engineering/Altrac-overhead-cranes-system-from-Bomac-n665598 The Altrac overhead cranes offer a level of adaptability not found in similar systems. The Altrac overhead cranes system can be freestanding or roof mounted. The unique design of Bomac’s Trac trolleys allows them to run smoothly, even when the bridge beam is slewed to one side or moving around a bend. Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:00:00 GMT