by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Heavy Load Handling
HEA designed an adjustable spreader to be used with a shipyard’s 300-ton cranes. The spreader employs a self-contained ratcheting system, which allows easy adjustments to accommodate different-sized loads. The spreaders are in service, where they have proven...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Heavy Load Handling
Challenge: An offshore platform is replacing both of its pedestal cranes. The existing platform structure must be analyzed under the new, larger crane forces and structural modification requirements will be specified. Resolution: A computer model was used to evaluate...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Heavy Load Handling
Challenge: To design a lift spreader beam capable of lifting the over 400-ton weight of the main engine for a new class of ship. The engine is too heavy for one crane to lift, so a spreader beam is necessary to provide enough clearance for two cranes to lift the beam...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Heavy Load Handling
Challenge: To design a test procedure to verify that a spreader beam (also designed by HEA) is capable of lifting the over 400-ton weight of the main engine for a new class of ship. The test procedure called for twelve 35-ton water bags to be suspended from the...
