About JD Neuhaus
At its location in Witten, Germany, J D
Neuhaus, employ over 200 staff companywide,
producing pneumatically and hydraulically
operated hoisting devices and crane systems.
Its internationally unique specialisation means
that J D Neuhaus not only sets the benchmark
for quality in their field, but with customers
in over 90 countries is also the world market
leader. The products are characterised by their
ability to steadily and reliably move loads of up
to 115 tonnes even under the most extreme
conditions of use and with protection against
explosion. For gas and oil movement, for
example, under Arctic temperatures as low as
-45°C, under water for ship repairs, in mining,
in the chemicals industry, in heavy machinery
construction, and in many areas of logistics.
J D Neuhaus supplies a total of around 70
industries.
Production takes place exclusively at the Witten
location and the wide selection of products
is complemented by services such as installation,
inspection, maintenance, and general
overhauling of the systems as well as training
for customers.
In collaboration with international partners, JDN
affiliate companies in France, Great Britain,
Singapore, and the United States form a
close-knit distribution network that spans the
globe. The export portion is over 80%.
Founded in 1745 as a family company, the
business is now a seventh-generation family
owned company. The hoisting device
museum at the Witten location showcases this
history as a lively part of corporate culture.
The new mini from J D Neuhaus even
has something to offer when it comes
to maintenance, since work can
be performed directly on the lifting
device without removing it from the
beam, drastically reducing downtime
during operation. And thanks to the
NFC chip, the operator can access
device-specific information and documentation
on their smartphone as
long as they have downloaded the
JDN service app. This saves time
and ensures that the necessary
documents are available digitally.
The number of operating hours until
the legally required general overhaul
of the mini has been doubled,
allowing the new mini to stay in
operation for 800 hours. Such a
development dramatically increases
the device’s efficiency compared
to the previous model, constituting
an important contribution to the
reduction of total cost of ownership.
The developers at JDN also had
some things up their sleeves when
it came to flexibility: A standardised
“interface” for using various types
of hooks, now available in steel and
stainless steel. A load jacket and
chain made of stainless steel and
a motor casing of uncoated cast
aluminium make the mini perfect
for use in fields such as the food
industry.
The mini offers safety features that
are unique the world over including,
upon customer request, optional
fall supports for both the lifting and
lowering phases, capable of holding
the maximum capacity of a hoist
should it come free of the supporting
structure. In addition, the new limit
stop offers another safety feature,
switching off the hoist and lowering
movement as soon as the bumper
touches the stop valve. This slows the
movement and keeps the chain from
getting overloaded. These and other
new safety features enhance occupational
safety significantly and minimise
safety hazards and wear risks.
All in all, the new JDN mini is a true
all-rounder and is available in four
carrying capacities, 125kg, 250kg,
500kg and 980kg. In collaboration
with customers from a wide
variety of industries, J D Neuhaus
has developed a product designed
for the most varied fields of use:
it can be operated in wet and dry
environments, when it’s hot and
cold, in dust-free rooms or under
extremely dirty conditions and in
areas where an explosive atmosphere
(Zone 2) is present. For the first time
ever, JDN has also used high-tech
synthetic materials in order to replace
high-energy materials while also
fulfilling the requirements set and
reducing the overall weight of the
hoisting device.
For managing partner Wilfried
Neuhaus-Galladé, it was especially
important to constantly align
development with users and their
requirements in order to achieve
100% market relevance and to
incorporate the demands of the
market into the new series.
The new mini hoist will be premiered
at LogiMAT 2018, taking place on
13-15 March in Stuttgart, Germany.
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