MEC Awarded Patent for its Leak-Containment System
MEC Aerial Work Platforms announced that the company last month was awarded the United States patent for its leak-containment system. The patent follows its earlier award in Europe.
Using a system of trays integrated within the machine, the LCS is an oil containment system for MEC slab scissor lifts and vertical mast lifts. Unlike prior attempts at solving the longstanding problem of oil leakage capture, the leak retention mechanism of LCS does not interfere with other basic functionalities of the device – including deployment of the machine’s pothole protection system, front wheel operations, access to the emergency stop and ground controls, and operation of the static strap.
Also, the integrated trays are protected from weather elements, jobsite debris and forklift damage. Since the launch of LCS in 2019, MEC customers realized the benefits it offers, including increased safety, time savings, cost savings and reduced customer inconvenience, MEC said. LCS-equipped MEC lifts are now requested by many projects and end users who understand the value and advantages of the innovation.
MEC Aerial Work Platforms is a manufacturer of a line of mobile elevating work platforms in Kerman, Calif.
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