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News Release from: Halfen | Subject: Frimeda Rapid Lift System
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 March 2005
Record breaking Frimeda Rapid Lift
System
Frimeda Rapid Lift System helps Trent Concrete ensure safe handling of record-breaking pre-cast element.
Halfen's Frimeda rapid lift system was used in the safe handling and installation of what is believed to be the world's largest precast element using architectural self-compacting concrete The huge column, weighing over 32 tonnes and measuring 11.5 metres in height and 2.1 metres in width, was cast in Trent Concrete's Nottingham factory in white self-compacting concrete with an acid etched finish
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 22 Mar 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Safe handling of world's largest precast element
Frimeda rapid lift system helps Trent Concrete ensure safe handling of record-breaking pre-cast element
It forms a prominent feature on the new Oxfam building at the Oxford Business Park.
The use of the high quality Frimeda system was based on its proven reliability in the lifting of precast elements where safety and efficiency are the overriding requirements.
It provides the added benefit that it can be easily seen when clutches are properly engaged.
Numerous anchor types are available with the system, as well as a choice of manual and remote control ring clutches.
Engaging and releasing the ring clutches is simple, safe and quick.
The system prevents the mis-matching of anchors and clutches, and also allows for loads in any direction. Request a free brochure from Halfen ...
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