Case Study: Radio-Controlled BOP Crane System
Customer Location: Alberta, Canada
Scenario: Customer needed a Blow Out Preventer (BOP) Crane System for the construction of a new rig. The customization needed to include:
- Radio-controlled hydraulic panel that meets ATEX Explosion Proof rated Zone 1
- Improved safety through better visibility and better spotting abilities
- Ability to endure in harsh conditions
Solution: 2 x BS36 Hydraulic Hoists
- Created a radio-controlled hydraulic panel
- Met ATEX Explosion Proof rated Zone 1 qualifications on all components including the radio receivers, spool valves and junction box
- Counterbalance valve for dynamic control of the lowering speed
- Used Marine paint (150 microns)
- Added a spark resistant package (T1 option) to include bronze coated bottom hook assembly and solid bronze trolley wheels
- Control panel including receiver into stainless steel box for non-ATEX Zone
- Included a manufacturer test certificate and maintenance manual
STANDARD FEATURES OF THE 2 x BS36 Hydraulic Hoists Include:
- All steel/cast iron construction
- Design factor 5:1
- Automatic fail safe disc brake - Hoist and trolley
- Geared hydraulic motors - Hoist and trolley
- Integrated overload protection
- Fully enclosed planetary gear box
- Top and bottom limit switches (hyd. kick down valves)
- Corrosion resistant load chain
- Bottom block with hook mounted on bearing with external lubrication point and water drain
- Articulated trolley allowing side pulling operations up to 20°
- Lifting lugs for ease of installation
- Trolley wheels designed for flat beam. Trolley guide rollers.
- Galvanized chain container
Do you need a customized crane system on your rig? Let Ingersoll Rand customize pulling and lifting equipment like the 2 x BS36 System for you today.