Glass Handling Equipment/Cladding Mini Crane

KT Fabrication of Chandler, Arizona procured two M1 Global Model Microcranes® to help install cladding wall panels from the exterior of buildings to minimize large crane rentals, speed up production and lower costs. Portable mini cranes Mini Cranes with a small footprint are ideal for completing facade, cladding, glazing work on hi-rise structures, replacing the need for tower cranes.

The M1 Global design fits through standard doorways, narrow aisles and inside elevators, yet expands to boom up to a 22 ft. tip height. The multi-purpose lifting crane has several configurations including a roof top configuration allowing floor to floor or ground to roof lifting of cladding materials of up to 13 stories using a 115v electric power winch and swivel overhaul ball accessory.

Safety is a priority for KT Fabrication. The ISO Certified M1 Global is built to ASME standards, exceeds OSHA standards and is CE Certified to meet international standards. Safety features include an upper limit switch (anti-two-block), 1.5 load safety factor, 4:1 rated hook with safety latch, brakes on rear and front wheels, brake on winch, dual stop points on four-piece boom and a winch shield.