INNOVATION & NEW TECHNOLOGY FEATURE HEIGHTEC
Simplicity, performance and ease of use were specific requirements in the design of the Cyclone Pro.
RAISING THE STANDARD WITH THE CYCLONE PRO LOCKING PULLEY
heightec have worked closely with height safety and rescue professionals within the onshore and offshore renewable industry for over 15 years and provided RenewableUK accredited training for over four years.
RECURRING ISSUE A recent recurring issue has been the difficulty offshore technicians experience when moving relatively light loads from the deck of the transfer vessel, up onto the deck of the Transition Piece (T.P.).
SOLUTION As designers and manufacturers of specialist technical work at height and rescue equipment, heightec set about designing a cost effective solution to this manual handling and lifting issue, with the aim of reducing the risk of dropped loads onto the vessel and crew below.
Simplicity, performance and ease of use were specific requirements in the design of the Cyclone Pro. Within six months they had conceived, designed, tested and manufactured the Cyclone Pro Locking Pulley.
FEATURES INCLUDE... • Stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance • Simple clean design for ease of rigging • Low friction integrated pulley wheel • Utilises our unique X-CamTM locking mechanism • 100kg working load • For use with 10.5 mm to 11.0 mm diameter rope • Lightweight and portable
The stainless steel Cyclone Pro locking pulley has patented X-Cam™ technology and is designed to operate in the hostile offshore environment. It provides a safe, quick and cost effective means to lift loads of up to 100kg safely from vessel to turbine.
INNOVATIVE NEW DESIGN X-Cam™ is a completely new design giving a considerable improvement over “traditional” sharp too cams. The X-cam has exceptional grip without causing damage to the rope, yet has improved ability to remove the device from the rope after loading. It will never jam, even when pushed hard against a knot.
There are now hundreds of Cyclone Pros on wind farms in and around the UK, making the day to day task of lifting personal equipment from vessel to T.P. quicker and more safely than before, reducing the risk to all involved.
SPECIFICATIONS
From its initial development for offshore applications the Cyclone Pro has become a firm favourite. It is now also used widely onshore for lifting equipment in areas inaccessible by the WTG crane or hoist. This allows technicians to perform safe and controlled lifting operations in restricted spaces and unusual places.
MINIMISING COSTS Training in the use of the Cyclone Pro is very simple and the running costs are virtually nil. It is also flexible enough for situations where an electric hoist is either impractical or dangerous. Being highly transportable the Cyclone Pro is a very cost effective solution to electric hoists.
In this economic climate, minimising costs is paramount and, if the renewable industry is to continue its rate of growth, even the smallest of savings matter.
The heightec Group Ltd
www.heightec. com
www.windenergynetwork.co.uk
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