SPMT in 7,500 tonne deck move by ALE(KHL)

Written by Alex Dahm - 06 Sep 2010

ALE used 320 lines of SPMT to move and load out a 7,500 tonne deck for the Buzzard field

ALE in the UK completed the site move and load out of an offshore petrochemical industry deck weighing 7,500 tonnes.

The production sweetening (PS) deck and bridge were part of the Buzzard Field Development Project in Hartlepool. The 7,500 tonne deck was 60 metres by 36 metres by 42 metres. A 500 tonne bridge, 80 metres long, connected the new deck to the existing Buzzard structure.

For the site move 320 lines of self propelled modular transporter (SPMT) were assembled in a separate area adjacent to the site. After the axles were inserted, the module was circled through 90 degrees for the main construction skid beams to be removed. The module was then driven forward about 1 kilometre to the load out site on the quay.

A conflict between the build stool location and the barge grillage location meant that the SPMT had to be inserted and removed to ensure correct positioning on the quayside. As the module was driven onto the barge it was ballasted before being positioned prior to sea fastening for transport.

Installation in the Buzzard field offshore was 35 miles from Peterhead in Scotland. It was the second unit ALE has loaded out for the Buzzard field. First was the QU deck with a total load out weight of 11,300 tonnes in 2006.

News link: http://www.khl.com/magazines/international-cranes-and-specialized-transport/detail/item58104/

Heavy transport in China on Biglorryblog! Best done with a Big Actros Titan and a Tiandi modular trailer from Jeff Lee...

By BigLorryBlog on June 14, 2010 1:59 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Jeff Lee who works for Tiandi Heavy Industries in China, the manufacturers of fine modular heavy haulage trailers has sent me these shots of Chinese heavy haulage movements, including this monster one through an underpass! Up front is a rather nice Actros Titan 8x8. Anyway Jeff says: "Brian, here are phtographs of 3 new heavy transport moveemnts from our client in South China with our TIANDI hydraulic trailers and some Mercedes Actros heavy-duty prime movers. The biggest one is a super large 420-tonne reactor transported by 18x4 side-by-side combined TIANDI trailers." Now click through here for more..

A big old lump to get around the corner Jeff! Even with a nice wide road....

This looks to have an MAN at the back..unless it's a Chinese prime mover? And I guess these are the combiend side-by-side trailers...

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Tower side loading innovation - KHL Group

Tower side loading innovation - KHL Group

Scheuerle announced plans for an innovative way of loading wind turbine tower sections at April's Bauma exhibition in April.

When delivering tower segments to their place of assembly, portal deck combinations are frequently used. There can be delays, however, due to hold ups with the crane or strong winds, says the manufacturer.

To solve these problems Scheuerle is developing the Side Loader trailer. The system is connected twice between two self-propelled vehicle units which are operated in a loose coupling mode.

The units are positioned independently of each other parallel to the portal deck combination by using a remote control, for example, in front of the flange.

The support legs are folded up hydraulically and the side loader is then lowered and telescoped outwards. After fastening the retaining head to the tower flange, the side loader is raised alongside and telescoped inwards. The tower section is brought up on the self propelled units. Once this has been achieved the portal deck combination is free to leave the jobsite.

The tower section is positioned on prism-like bolsters that are covered with a protective rubber surface. Both units are coupled via a cable meaning it can be operated using one remote control.

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Iveco Astra, Kamaz, and a forgotten Tractomas!

Iveco Astra, Kamaz, and a forgotten Tractomas! All from Jeff in Mombasa for Biglorryblog!

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Jeff Lee of TIANDI HEAVY INDUSTRIES fame has been on his travels and says: "Hi Brian, 
Here is some truck photos I recently took in Mombasa, Kenya starting with two new IVECO ASTRA(6x6, 560HP, I think they are HD8 66.56 models and arrived Africa in March,They will be put to use attached to one our 14x3, 470MT TIANDI hydraulic modular trailers transporting some Wartsila diesel engines in the middle of 2010."  And if you thought they were usual click through here for a REAL surprise...

Jeff has found an 'retired' Tractomas! How on earth did it get there and who ran it?. The reg number appears to be K88 747R ring any bells?

Now Jeff says: " A very old Mercedes, but still working! In Mombasa you can still see a lot of old trucks on road!"

"There were six of these units 'in stock' Kamaz(360 Turbo, 460hp)!"

 
And another close up of the Atra. Jeff says: "I've taken some Mack photos from Bahrain also, but they're in our engineer's camera!  If you like I will get them to you also when our engineer returns from Malaysia." And the answer is yes please Jeff!

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Huisman opens new 62m high production hall in China

On Sunday 31 January 2010, Huisman, a specialist in heavy lifting, pipelay and drilling equipment officially opened their new production hall in China. This new hall is the company’s largest production hall, measuring 205m in length, 54m in width and 62m in height. The large height of the new hall and the available 2,000mt internal hoisting capacity allows the Huisman production facility in China to assemble products vertically, considerably enlarging the facility’s capacity in both the size and the number of products.

Huisman, already with production facilities in The Netherlands and the Czech Republic expanded operations to Fujian (Xiamen area) in 2007. Besides a 90m stinger, Huisman China delivered over 20 cranes, including three 800mt Heavy Lift Mast Cranes and several 300mt Pedestal Mounted Offshore Cranes. More cranes are currently under construction, including the 5,000mt Offshore Mast Crane for Acergy’s Borealis.

Huisman China is equipped with a total of 17 production halls, a shot blasting and painting hall and a maintenance facility which also accommodates a welding school. In addition, a separate shot blasting and painting facility is available. All products are thoroughly tested throughout the production process and before delivery to allow for fast installation, commissioning and testing onboard. Huisman is accessible for seagoing vessels and has access to heavy lift capacity enabling them to install equipment onboard.




In June 2009, Huisman China received the new ISO9001:2008 certificate without any major or minor NCR’s. With this certification, clients can be sure that Huisman China manufactures European quality equipment in the China facility.

"TIANDI No.1" EPB Shield Machine Lanching Ceremony

December 19th, 2009. TIANDI HEAVY INDUSTRIES has just lauched the first EPB Shield Machine - "TIANDI No. 1" (cooperated with MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES) in THI's new Wuhan JIANGXIA production base. This is a remarkable day for all people from THI.

"TIANDI No. 1" - EPB Shield Machine is ordered by ChinaCoal Corp., will be used on the new metro project of TIANJIN CITY. Its main body has an 6.4m diameter cutter head, with 6 different function carriages follow with, total length over 60ms. Main parts and technology is supported by MHI.

With the support of MHI, THI is able to supply customer with integrated world class Shield machine product & service with design, assembly, operation and after sales services.

THI will manufacture full face excavation shield machines not only just for Metro projects, but also for railway tunnel, Cross river tunnel, oil/gas/water and civil tunnel engineerings.