TPT July 2023

INDUSTRY

Combi-CB70E launched at trade event in Germany

Combilift’s designers have gone to great lengths to ensure that the latest generation of models are kitted out with components that ensure sophisticated ergonomics for a stress-free in-cab environment.

UNISON Ltd, the UK-based inventor of all-electric tube manipulation, has celebrated its 50 th anniversary with a birthday party at its Scarborough HQ. Just short of 100 customers, colleagues, friends and members of the ‘Made In Yorkshire’ trade group attended the event, which began with a hearty brunch and a warm welcome by Unison’s joint managing director, Alan Pickering. Technology talks and machine tool presentations followed – these included demonstrations of Unison’s all-electric Breeze range of tube bending machines, as well as fibre laser cutting machines from Unison’s sister company, Nukon Lasers UK. Unison’s newly released Opt2Sim Scan hand-held 3D tube scanning system – the latest addition to the company’s advanced Opt2Sim Suite of tube simulation software – also AS Combilift continues to celebrate its 25 th anniversary, it has launched the second of five new products planned for this year. The Combi-CB70E was unveiled at Ligna, the international timber and woodworking show in Hanover, Germany. This is a further addition to Combilift’s growing range of electric models, which offer powerful performance, extensive battery life and unrivalled ergonomics. The Combi-CB70E, in the vibrant Combi-green livery first seen on the recently launched Combi-CUBE product, boasts the distinction of being the shortest seven ton capacity counterbalance truck on the market while also benefitting from multidirectional ability, enabling the versatile, space saving handling of both long and bulky loads. Design features incorporated into the high-capacity Combi-CB70E include large super-elastic tyres and compact wheelbase. With a 7,000kg/15,500lb lift capacity, this model benefits from a small footprint as well as exceptional manoeuvrability.

The Combi-CB70E

reduces long load momentum twisting when travelling sideways. Each electric drive incorporates parking and regenerative dynamic braking for power efficiency. Roll-out access for major electrical components also simplifies maintenance tasks. Combilift CEO Martin McVicar said: “The increased capacities that we are offering in our electric range will answer the demand for ever more powerful products, which at the same time helps companies to achieve their aims for more sustainable operations. We are confident that the Combi-CB70E will be a popular addition to our portfolio for diverse industry applications.”

Features in the spacious cab include generous glazing for excellent all round visibility, tilting steering column, hydraulic steering and the Grammer MSG65 seat. Combilift’s newly developed auto swivel seat was also premiered at the show. This optional feature automatically engages and swivels the seat and armrest 15° to the right or left to accord with the direction of travel selected by the operator – reducing driver strain, particularly when travelling in reverse. The truck also features Combilift’s internationally patented and Red Dot awarded independent electric traction, which provides all front and rear drive wheels with 100 per cent traction control. This negates the need for differential lock on slippery surfaces and significantly

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Anniversary event in Scarborough marks Unison’s 50 years of tube technology

“It was fantastic to meet customers and friends old and new – many of whom had travelled a considerable distance to celebrate with us. I’d also like to thank every member of the incredible Unison team for the hard work they put into making the day possible. Here’s to another 50 years of intelligent tube technology.” Established in 1973, Unison Ltd is the UK’s leading manufacturer of tube and pipe bending machines and continually innovates the tube and pipe bending marketplace. The company manufactured the world’s first all-electric tube bender in 1994, followed by the world’s first all-electric multi-stack tube bender, then the world’s largest all electric tube bender for the shipbuilding industry.

Alan Pickering and Julian Kidger

attracted a great deal of attention. The event concluded with a buffet lunch, followed by ice creams in the glorious Scarborough sunshine that graced the day. “I’d like to thank everyone who attended and helped make our 50 th anniversary celebrations such a resounding success,” commented Mr Pickering.

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