KNUCKLE BOOMS Ӏ WIDER PERSPECTIVE
and destined for operations in the Brazilian market, lowering and retrieving from the vessel to below the surface. They have a lifting capacity of 100mt each and are designed to operate at depths of up to 3,000 metres. The environments
are demanding: the cranes are equipped with Huisman’s proprietary Active Heave Compensation (AHC) system, which includes a patented method to cooperate with the vessel's battery banks for re-using the regenerated power from a heave
cycle for the next heave cycle – in other words recycling the energy gained from lowering loads. Integrating the crane in this
way with the DC power grid on board maximises the cranes’ power performance while significantly reducing the net energy consumption
TWO PALFINGER PCC 115.002 CRAWLER CRANES FOR GGR GROUP
UK company GGR Group, a provider of mini spider cranes, mini crawler cranes, and pick and carry cranes, plus other bespoke lifting products for hire and sale, has taken delivery of two new Palfinger PCC 115.002 crawler cranes. It plans to deploy one of these cranes at one of the UK’s largest nuclear power projects. The PCC 115.002 has a maximum lifting capacity of 30 tonnes.
Its six-section articulated knuckle boom and modular build allow it to be disassembled for easier transport and access to restricted spaces. This, GGR points out, is a key advantage for complex infrastructure environments such as nuclear facilities. The crane has a maximum main boom outreach of 20.7m. This can be extended to 33.3m with a six-section jib. Maximum hook height is 22.5m via the main boom, extending to 36m with a jib. The crane has a 3.5-tonne hydraulic winch, with 66m of rope (90m optional), and it offers pick and carry capabilities. It also has 360° continuous slewing and non-marking tracks. The PCC 115.002 is powered by a Stage V diesel engine, with optional 415V electric mains power. This makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor lifting operations, even in environmentally
sensitive or low-emission zones. Standard features include: an H-frame stabiliser system; PALcom P7 full-colour radio remote control; P-Fold assistance system for automated boom folding/unfolding; Active Oscillation Suppression for reduced boom sway; Paltronic P150 overload protection system; Dual power system (diesel + electric); Hydraulic winch with rope tension and synchronisation control. In addition, a two-man work basket can be specified, if required. “The purchase of these machines was secured through Palfinger
Europe, with Hemmo Luijerink providing great support from initial discussions through to delivery,” says Graeme Riley CEO of GGR Group. “As part of the collaboration, specialist engineers from Palfinger’s Austrian HQ travelled to the UK to deliver technical, hands- on training to our team at GGR Group. “We are really proud to bring the Palfinger PCC 115.002 to the UK
market, its arrival represents not only a significant investment in the future of compact lifting technology but also our commitment to being the first to deliver cutting-edge lifting solutions for high profile projects across the UK.”
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