Strong arm tactics
NIVEK Industries’ Track Elevating Device (TED) originated as a tool to help mine maintenance personnel safely remove and replace belly plates on heavy equipment. This ingenious machine is fully mobile, remotely operated, powered by a rechargeable battery and able to deadlift up to 800kg safely.Given the widespread uptake of TED at mine sites across Australia, it is little wonder that both the Nivek team and their clients are constantly thinking of new applications for this tough, yet nimble, platform. The latest development, requested by one of Australia’s biggest mining companies, is the Steer Idler attachment, which was specifically designed to remove and replace steer idlers on ultra-class dump trucks. Typically weighing around 380kg, the massive steer idlers must be supported…