CASE STUDY

In-House Engineering Development: Manitou M40 with Bespoke Clamp Attachment Now Ready for Nationwide Deployment

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At Notus Ground Safe, continuous investment in equipment and innovation is central to delivering efficient, safe, and adaptable site solutions. As part of this approach, our engineering team has successfully developed and integrated a bespoke clamp attachment for our Manitou M40 telehandler, designed specifically to enhance trackway and ground protection installation capabilities across a wide range of site conditions.

Project Overview

The development of the bespoke clamp system was driven by the need for a more flexible and efficient installation method for trackway and ground protection panels across varying environments, including restricted access sites, soft ground conditions, and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Working closely between site operations and in-house engineering teams, the clamp was designed, fabricated, and fitted entirely in-house. This ensured full control over design specification, safety compliance, and operational performance.

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Engineering and Design Process

The project required detailed planning to ensure the attachment could safely integrate with the Manitou M40 while maintaining full lifting capacity, stability, and manoeuvrability.

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Key design objectives included:

• Safe and secure handling of aluminium trackway panels

• Improved installation speed across large-scale projects

• Enhanced manoeuvrability in confined or uneven environments

• Compatibility with multiple site conditions and project types

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Following fabrication, the system underwent a structured programme of testing and refinement to ensure it met operational safety standards and delivered consistent performance under real-world working conditions.

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Testing and Development

Extensive on-site testing was carried out under controlled conditions to replicate typical installation environments. This included:

• Load testing under operational weight conditions

• Movement and positioning trials in restricted access areas

• Full installation simulations using trackway panels

• Safety verification checks across all mechanical functions

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This process ensured the system was fully compliant, reliable, and ready for deployment across live project environments.

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Operational Benefits

The bespoke clamp system significantly improves the efficiency and flexibility of installation operations, providing a number of key benefits:

• Faster installation of trackway systems

• Reduced manual handling requirements

• Improved safety through mechanised panel placement

• Greater adaptability across varied project types

• Enhanced performance in tight or challenging access locations

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This development allows Notus Ground Safe to deliver more efficient solutions to clients operating in demanding environments, particularly within infrastructure, civil engineering, and geotechnical sectors.

Ready for Deployment

Following successful testing and full operational approval, the Manitou M40 with bespoke clamp attachment is now ready for nationwide deployment. It will support a wide range of projects, offering a highly adaptable installation solution designed to improve efficiency, safety, and delivery performance on site.

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James, Managing Director at Notus Ground Safe, commented:

"This development reflects our commitment to investing in practical, in-house solutions that directly improve how we operate on site. By designing and building the clamp system ourselves, we’ve created a tool that gives us greater flexibility, improves safety, and allows

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