VERLINDE's Offshore lifting equipment range
23/02/2016 VERLINDE
VERLINDE's Offshore lifting equipment range is designed to be used in maritime areas, on oil rigs, cargo vessels or wind farms. The range includes all types of lifting equipment together with their components: jib cranes, electric chain or wire rope hoists, winches, overhead crane components, etc. As the unique source of hoisting resource supplies, VERLINDE is able to ensure total coherency and compatibility of equipment you choose to operate. Most models are also available as EX ATEX compliant.The very tough but light materials, combined with the facility of running the equipment, simplifies maintenance of the Offshore range and also reduces the number of operators required for servicing. Made up of non-corrosive materials, most models' protection is enhanced by additional powder coatings (epoxy, polyester or epoxy-polyester) specific to maritime environments or an aluminium oxide ceramic coating or a combination of both. Much of the equipment is also available as EX ATEX compliant.The manual hoists, of compact design, are designed for vertical handling manoeuvres with no horizontal travel. Models ZHR (500 to 20,000 kg) and ZHV (500 to 50,000 kg) are scaled down in size and weight. Ideal for construction, assembly and maintenance applications. An EX version of them is available with ATEX certification and also a 100% stainless steel version.
As for hoists combined with travelling trolleys, they are designed for the vertical and horizontal handling of loads. The very compact short headroom design for the combined hoist and trolley unit enables lifting height optimisation in confined spaces.
They have a 50 µm epoxy powder coating applied as standard, their hoisting chain is in grade 80 alloy steel with a black oxide corrosion resistant finish, while the hand chain is galvanized.
The travel trolleys (500 to 100,000 kg) can be associated with the electric and manual hoists to provide horizontal travel in addition to vertical travel for the manoeuvring of loads. They have a 50 µm epoxy powder coating applied as standard and an aluminium oxide ceramic surface treatment as optional. The treatment consists of applying a fine layer (roughly 3 µm) on components in order to increase surface hardness by some 30GPa (tolerated pressure of 3 metric tons per mm2). In addition to reducing friction between parts to increase their life span, it reduces oxidation and corrosion and ensures electrical insulation. These trolleys are also available with a travel jamming system activated by the hand wheel, a highly practical and safety assurance solution to prevent any unsolicited travel of the hoist/trolley unit or of the load in the event of any pitching or rolling motion for vessel-borne installations.
Travel jamming system activated by the hand wheel
For vertical travel handling, with or without horizontal travel, electric hoists are the most appropriate. The powered mechanism enables more significant loads to be lifted (up to 80,000 kg). A flame proof version of the electric hoist (EUROCHAIN EX) for loads from 125 to 10,000 kg is available. Protection rating as standard is Zone 1, EEx de IIB T4 in compliance with EN/DIN. A flame proof version of the electric wire rope hoist (EUROBLOC VT) is also available. It is rated Ex II 3G c IIB T3 for use in Zone 2.
Electric wire rope hoist and jib crane for offshore heliport applications
As for EUROSTYLE jib cranes, they are typically used in conjunction with lifting/travel systems. These framing systems enable loads to be shifted during rotation along runways.
For more information, please contact:
Jean-Yves Beaussart
VERLINDE SAS
2, Bd de l'Industrie
BP59
28501 Vernouillet Cedex
Tel: +33 2 37 38 96 26
Email: jean-yves.beaussart@verlinde.com
Web: www.verlinde.com.
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