Case Study: Pipeline Replacement- ATEX Hoist
Customer Location: Offshore
Scenario: Customer required the removal of existing pipeline valves and the installation of new replacement units. The customization needed to include:
- Zone 1 ATEX specifications
- Cross-hauling capability of 5 degrees or more
- Proven track record of operating successfully in an offshore environment
Solution: 50T Trolley Mounted, Pneumatic Chain Hoists
- Ability to cross-haul up to 20 degrees
- Articulation of hoist body within trolley
- QZ offshore paint system
- Spark resistant package (T1 Zone 1 ATEX)
- Bronze coated bottom hook assembly
- Solid bronze trolley wheels
- Bottom clevis replaced standard hook
- Client witness test to prove capability
- Trolley flange adjustment for specific customer need
STANDARD FEATURES of the 50T Pneumatic Chain Hoists Include:
- 15 meters heigh of lift
- Design factor 5:1 - FEM classification 1Bm
- Automatic fail safe disc brake - Hoist and trolley
- Gear type air motor on hoist and multi-vane air motor on trolley
- Integrated overload protection and main power emergency stop valve
- Fully enclosed gear box
- Top and bottom limit switches
- Corrosion resistant load chain
- 10 meter of control (progressive remote pendant control with e-stop)
- Articulated trolley allowing side pulling operations up to 20° (hoist only)
- Trolley wheels for flat beam
- Galvanized chain container (capacity 15m height of lift)
- CE marking
- Trolley flange adjustment for beam width of 250 mm before shipment
Do you need a customized hoist system for your offshore operations? Let Ingersoll Rand customize pulling and lifting equipment like the 50T Hoist for you today.