JUNE/JULY 2013 | £5.25 - Wind Energy Network

lifting featurelifting featureWe have featured articles andcase studies on both Konecranesand TAG Energy Solutions ona number of occasions withinprevious editionsIt is always good to see companies working together forthe benefit of the industry and we are very pleased towelcome Konecranes as our sponsors for this interestingLifting Feature.Konecranes lifting technology inoperation at TAG Energy SolutionsThe 55t crane also has a magnetarrangement on a rigid beam, howeverthe trolley is capable of rotation to allowplates to be turned to suit the assemblybeds. The other cranes are hook cranesand they can handle a ‘C’ hook for liftinglarge circular elements of the wind turbinetowers.State-of-the-art technologyAll cranes are fitted with Konecranesstate-of-the-art technology, includingDynAC variable speed control on crossand long travel motions and DynAHoistvariable speed control on the main hoists.Cranes have warning horns and flashinglights for safe operation.Renewable sectorThe renewable energy sector is importantto Konecranes UK Industrial crane divisionbased in East Kilbride in Scotland. Theirspecialist cranes now operate in manyfacilities in the UK and overseas servicingthis expanding industry.As with each emerging industry marketsector such as Energy from Waste andother Renewable sources, Konecranesdesign teams have ensured that specifichandling requirements have been metwith state-of-the-art components andperformance.Konecranes UKwww.konecranes.co.ukTAG Energy Solutionswww.tagenergysolutions.comClick to view more infoTAG Energy Solutions has largefacilities based on the River Tees onthe North East coast of the UK whereit serves the offshore energy industryand has expanded its capabilities toserve the growing renewable energysector supplying design, projectmanagement and the construction oflarge onshore and offshore structures.Within these state of the art facilities thereare four Konecranes CXTD double girderoverhead cranes operating with specialistcomponents required in the manufactureof offshore wind turbine foundations,platforms and wind turbine towers.SpecificationsOperating with a 32m span the four cranesare: 60/5t, 55/5t, 50/5t and a 30/5t. Allcranes have 5t auxiliary hoists and the 60tcrane is equipped with a telescopic liftingbeam equipped with magnets suspendedfrom twin 30t hoists giving 35t liftingcapability under the magnet beam.Other features include KonecranesRemox Radio control, festoon cross cranecabling, fully enclosed drive transmissions,disc brakes, sodium vapour floodlights,galvanised ropes and KonecranesControlPro Safety and performancecontrol units that extends the crane’s life;enhances performance and safety. Thisensures that maintenance requirementsare scheduled to suit actual usage, andunscheduled shutdowns are avoided.108 www.windenergynetwork.co.ukwww.windenergynetwork.co.uk 109