29.09.2015

Wider availability for Samson KZ-100

Samson has confirmed that its KZ-100 synthetic rope, launched at Conexpo last year is now available from certain Samson distributors in North America, Australia, and Sweden.

The KZ-100 rope, designed specifically for mobile cranes, was joint development with Manitowoc, supported by fibre supplier DSM Dyneema. It was initially only available through Manitowoc and its distribution network. But can now also be purchased through:
-Bullivants PTY
-Carpenter Rigging Co.
-Hercules SLR,
-Paducah Rigging
-ScanUnit AB,
-SWOS,
All of whom have staff trained in how to use and sell the new rope.
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The Samson KZ-100 rope at Conexpo 2014

KZ-100 is a direct alternative to wire rope, but is 80 percent lighter and much easier to handle, making handling, reeving, and installation much easier. KZ-100 does not rust and requires no lubrication. The construction eliminates kinking, birdcaging, and damage caused by diving on the winch drum.

Michael Quinn, Samson’s director of new business development said: “We are very excited to offer KZ-100 to the wider crane industry. We have been able to leverage the experience and technical expertise of the Manitowoc and Samson research and development teams to bring the market something completely new with numerous benefits. This select group of distributors will reach crane owners and operators everywhere with synthetic rope expertise and local customer service not possible without them.”