www.engineeringnews.co.nz 55 M A C H I N E R Y Smaller footprint hydraulic gantry offers cost-efficient safe precision lifts with easier assembly and transportation A compact, simple-to-operate and safe hydraulic gantry crane is being introduced by Enerpac Australasia for precision lifting and positioning of heavy loads, up to 408 metric tons, when using four towers. The SL-400 Super Lift Series is a cost-effective alternative to a traditional crane for numerous applications including building and infrastructure, manufacturing, mining, logistics, ports, oil and gas and maintenance. It’s the company’s highest capacity bare cylinder gantry. Equipped with three stage lifting cylinders, the SL-400 lifts up to 30 feet (9.14m) at the top of the third stage and can handle up to 450 short tons (408 metric) at the top of the second stage. Designed to meet stringent safety requirements, it complies with the safety standards set by ASME B30.1-2015. To ensure quality performance, each gantry is tested to 120 percent of capacity at full extension and witness tested by a qualified third party organisation. The SL-400 is also CE compliant. “It’s ideal for confined spaces or low headroom areas, such as heavy machinery, turbine or generator positioning and press installation,” says Enerpac’s Warren Baltineshter. Hydraulic gantries are a safe, efficient way to lift and position heavy loads in applications where traditional cranes will not fit and permanent overhead structures for job cranes are not an option. Hydraulic gantries are placed on skid tracks to provide a means for moving and placing heavy loads. “The SL-400 is also a very cost-effective solution for installation and maintenance across a huge range of industries. It doesn’t need expensive foundations or structural support columns for the installation of heavy equipment such as turbines and generators,” says Mr Baltineshter. The SL-400 complements Enerpac’s range of hydraulic gantries, including the SBL-Series heavy duty boom lift, with capacities up to 1100 tons and the MBL-Series mega boom lift, with lifting heights over 12,000mm. “The SBL-Series is excellent for heavy duty lifting and the MBL-Series is excellent for tall lifts, but where the SL-Series is highly beneficial is within its lifting range of 188-408 tons and height of 30 feet, where it is lighter and easier to handle while transporting as well as being simpler to assemble and disassemble,” says Mr Baltineshter. “Providing a more advanced solution than standard lifting systems, the SL-400 hydraulic gantry offers unique features such as a wireless control system and integrated self-propelled drive system,” says Mr Baltineshter. “These features, combined with safe, reliable performance, allow our customers to satisfy their complicated lifting applications.” Featuring a unique Intelli-lift wireless control system, the SL-400 provides optimum performance and allows for unobstructed views of the load. The control system allows users to operate the lift locally at each leg or use the Intelli-lift remote control. The wireless system ensures automatic synchronisation of lifting with accuracy of 1-inch and automatic synchronisation of travel with accuracy of 0.60 inch. For enhanced durability, the SL-400 has a sturdy, proven base frame that can withstand a variety of environmental conditions. It can also be equipped with a powered side shift for easy operation. SMALL FOOTPRINT, BIG KICK LIFTING
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