{"id":121662,"date":"2025-01-27T09:32:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T09:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gevelridder.nl\/?p=121662"},"modified":"2026-04-09T18:52:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:52:25","slug":"the-lightweight-mini-crane-from-gevelridder-in-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gevelridder.nl\/en\/gable-knight-news\/the-lightweight-mini-crane-from-gevelridder-in-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini Crane in Practice \u2013 Delft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Construction Industry is Constantly Evolving \u2013 Especially with Gevelridder\u2019s Lightweight Mini Crane<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Buildings are being constructed closer together, available workspace is shrinking, and sustainability and safety requirements are becoming increasingly strict. One of the biggest challenges for contractors is placing heavy objects, such as glass, in hard-to-reach locations without using large, expensive cranes. This was exactly the situation that construction company Meerbouw Pijnacker<\/strong> faced during a renovation project in the historic center of Delft.<\/p>\n

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A Complex Logistical Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Meerbouw Pijnacker, specialized in expansion and renovation projects, encountered a significant logistical challenge. Narrow streets and limited workspace made it impossible to use heavy cranes to install the large, heavy glass panels essential for the project. Additionally, they had to comply with strict lifting regulations.<\/p>\n

Site manager Ron<\/strong> wondered, \u201cHow can we install 230 kg glass panels without cranes while respecting the maximum lifting limit of 23 kg per person?\u201d<\/em> The answer came from Gevelridder<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Efficient and Safe<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Delft project was an excellent example of how innovative lifting solutions can overcome complex renovation challenges. Gevelridder provided the ideal solution to place heavy glass efficiently and safely, eliminating the need for expensive cranes or road closure permits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Gevelridder team<\/strong> recommended using their lightweight lifting tools and transport carts. The Gevelridder M and the Kim250<\/strong> allowed the heavy glass panels to be easily moved onto the Glaskar<\/strong>. Using the agile Carve 500<\/strong>, the glass was transported to the rear of the building. There, the Gevelridder L<\/strong>, combined with a rotating smart battery vacuum lifter from Muyen<\/strong>, was used to safely and effortlessly rotate and position the glass with pinpoint accuracy.<\/p>\n

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Completed in Just Two Days<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Within two days<\/strong>, all the glass panels were installed using Gevelridder\u2019s lightweight mini crane\u2014without any physical strain or back injuries for the Meerbouw Pijnacker team.<\/p>\n

Ron was extremely pleased with the results:
“Thanks to Gevelridder\u2019s tools, we were able to install heavy glass panels quickly and safely, without needing cranes or road closures. This is a solution we will definitely use more often.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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A Future-Proof Solution<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Gevelridder not only enhances efficiency and safety<\/strong> but also provides a future-proof<\/strong> solution for the construction industry. This means:
\u2714 No need for large transport vehicles
\u2714 Faster project completion
\u2714 No expensive road closure permits
\u2714 Lower costs and more flexibility in project planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Made from high-quality aluminum<\/strong>, Gevelridder\u2019s tools are lightweight and easy to handle<\/strong>, making them suitable for almost any work environment. They reduce physical strain<\/strong>, ensuring a healthier and more efficient workplace. Workers can perform their tasks with greater ease and feel less exhausted at the end of the day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Sustainable and Emission-Free<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another key advantage of Gevelridder\u2019s tools is their sustainability<\/strong>. All devices are manufactured in the Netherlands from durable materials<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In a time where sustainability<\/strong> is a top priority in the construction industry, Gevelridder provides solutions that benefit both worker health and the environment<\/strong>. Companies aiming to reduce their ecological footprint will find a reliable partner<\/strong> in Gevelridder.<\/p>\n

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An Essential Tool on Every Construction Site<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Gevelridder\u2019s innovative lightweight lifting tools and transport carts<\/strong> have become essential on construction sites, for glass companies, and in renovation projects<\/strong>. They symbolize efficiency and innovation<\/strong> in an industry where heavy physical labor is often the norm.<\/p>\n

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By using Gevelridder\u2019s smart, lightweight, and sustainable solutions, heavy lifting becomes a thing of the past.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s installing large glass panels in tight spaces or meeting strict safety regulations<\/strong>, Gevelridder offers the solution. Follow the link for a project impression.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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For this project, the following tools were used:<\/p>\n


\u2705 Gevelridder M<\/strong>
\u2705 Gevelridder L<\/strong>
\u2705 Carve 500<\/strong>
\u2705 Kim 120<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The construction industry is constantly evolving. Buildings are being constructed closer together, available workspace is shrinking, and sustainability and safety requirements are becoming increasingly strict. One of the biggest challenges for contractors is placing heavy objects, such as glass, in hard-to-reach locations without relying on large, expensive cranes.<\/p>\n

This was exactly the situation that construction company Meerbouw Pijnacker faced during a renovation project in the historic center of Delft.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2691,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[172],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-121662","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gable-knight-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gevelridder.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121662","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gevelridder.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gevelridder.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gevelridder.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gevelridder.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=121662"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/gevelridder.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121662\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":134893,"href":"https:\/\/gevelridder.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121662\/revisions\/134893"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gevelridder.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2691"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gevelridder.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=121662"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gevelridder.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=121662"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gevelridder.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=121662"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}