Masonry Magazine November 1961 Page. 12
MCAA
MATERIAL HANDLING DATA SHEET
Material Handling Equipment for the Mason Contractor
CHAMP, MODEL 44 H.L.
The Newport Authority facilities at Seattle, Washington, utilize in part the use of large sections of precast mosaic sections as exterior walls. The task of installing these large heavy sections, weighing up to 7,000 lbs., was undertaken by the Froderson Masonry Contractors of Seattle.
Since the facility is directly on the beach front, extreme beach sand conditions presented a problem for operation by a fork lift of any kind. In addition, the concrete working area between the building face and the dock was only 20', of which only approximately 12' was usable since the balance was unsupported.
A Champ, Model 44 H.L., with 4-wheel drive and 14:00x20 low pressure tires handled the job beautifully- the beach sand presented no problem and the large low-pressure tires cushioned the load on the new concrete eliminating marring. The short turns were surely negotiated. A special sling attachment was improvised to safely and accurately handle the long cumbersome and delicate 2 and 3 ton panels which were placed with unexpected precision and safety.
Although this 27' lift-Model 44 H.L. Champ is rated at 5,000 lb. capacity, it is capable of handling larger loads at lower heights especially on level ground. McKinley Elementary School in East Chicago, Ind. 100,000 bricks, 36,000 concrete blocks, and 38,000 of base tile had to be carried to the workers to complete the job.
The firm used an International 340 Utility tractor and a 21% foot Harlo Fork Lift, which efficiently serviced bricklayers and displaced at least three laborers for the job. A hoist could have done part of the job, but Rak knew this would not be as efficient as the 340 fork lift team, which could unload the trucks and carry the materials to the site as well as hoist them. The 340 worked well in the congested area and saved storage space by stacking the materials higher and in less space.
Further information can be secured by writing Champ Sales Corp., 2500 Rosemead Blvd., El Monte, Calif.
INTERNATIONAL TRACTORS
Efficiency in getting the job done is the foremost thought in any builder's mind.
Efficiency, without sacrificing quality, covers a lot of territory and takes a bit of the trial and error method to obtain-unless the builder can learn by the mistakes or proven methods of others.
Time, as the old saying goes, is of the essence, and labor hours mean time and money. Rak & Hill, of Hobart, Ind., know this well. The firm had the masonry contract for McKinley Elementary School in East Chicago, Ind.
Pat Filippi, President of the Mason's Contractors Association of Cook County, also knows the value of efficiency. Filippi was the mason and general contractor of a 25 unit motel under construction in Lyons, III. He used an International 460 industrial tractor and 21% Harlo fork lift to supply as many as 10 bricklayers on the job besides helping out the carpenters who would have had to lift the lumber by a rope pulley. On this job just one mason operator, mixed the mortar and supplied the entire second floor with blocks, mortar, and bricks.
Working in close connection with the masons are the carpenters. Forms are set up and the frames of homes are constructed before the masons move in to work on the job. To do the carpenters' job quickly, many of the components are pre-fabricated, such as roof trusses.
Vicart Construction Company of Northbrook, III. has the contract to build 5,000 homes in the Weathersfield division of Schaumburg, III. Helping to step up production is an International 340 Utility tractor equipped with a 21% foot forklift, saves about eight man hours per day since it eliminates the cumbersome unloading, carrying, and raising in place of the trusses by hand.
Trendway, Inc., of Crystal Lake, III., manufactures roof trusses, wall components, pre-hung doors, and is a millwork distributor, used a pole handling truck for the truss carrying job but decided it was not efficient. Since the firm purchased an International 340 tractor equipped with a Harlo forklift, the plant manager estimates handling time has been cut 50 to 75 per cent from the pole method.
Further information can be secured from International Harvester Co., 180 North Michigan Ave., Chicago 1, III.