Enerpac presents mega gantries in SEA

A totally new design, the MBL5000s combine and extend upon product features that Enerpac introduced with the SBL series of gantry lifters already widely proven in lifting heavy plant, machinery and components in applications such as mining and energy developments, oil and gas plants, bridges and civil engineering and ports and infrastructure.

Enerpac Integrated Solutions says the new MBL5000 design incorporates a unique combination of features including:
*Roller track self-propulsion
*Proven Intellilift wireless control system with automatic synchronization and overload detection.
*Foldable boom design, which facilitates transport inside a 20ft container and enables access to confined areas.
*Ability to absorb all side loads in the steel boom structure and not in the hydraulic cylinders. To minimize boom drift - which can prompt overturning – the MBL5000 introduces pre-tensioned sliding bearings between the boom sections.
*Maximum lifting height of 12.8 meters (43ft) with only two full hydraulic and synchronized stages. As a result, boom drift has been decreased by more than 30 per cent.

"This totally new design responds to strong market demand for higher capacities and lifting height, which, with conventional designs, can jeopardize stability by pushing safety factors to the limit,” said Enerpac Integrated
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"Overturning and side load boundaries can easily be reached when a gantry is not perfectly levelled. In many cases, lifting operations today can start at the limits of what is allowed, with the safety factors reduced due to sometimes unavoidable ground settlement.

Safety first
"To expand safety factors to previously unachievable levels, Enerpac decided to design the new MBL5000 gantry to provide the safety and performance standard of the future. To put safety and performance first and foremost, all features such as self-propelled tracks and wireless fully controlled synchronization systems are therefore included as standard,” IS said.
By designing the hydraulic system within the assembly, no trailing hydraulic hoses are exposed in the working area; only an electrical power connection is required.

Mega BoomLift Key Specifications
* 5000kN lifting capacity over the entire stroke.
* Full extended height: 12,800mm.
* Power supply 4 x 11kW electric, 380-600VAC, 50 or 60 Hz.
* Operating speed 8000mm (26ft) per hour.
* Low load/high-speed functionality for quick commissioning.
* Fully electronic, wireless synchronization system with overload shut off.
* Compact transport dimensions (will fit into a 20ft container).
* Unit weight 18,750kg (41,340lbs).
* Self-contained hydraulics and electrics.
* Full range of support products such as tracks, beams and sideshift.
To ensure safety and provide certification, all MBL gantries are tested under the supervision of an independent third party (Lloyd’s) at 120% secure workload, 2.5% side load and not more than 80% of the overturning moment will be allowed (110%, 1.5% and 90% respectively are allowed by the regulations).

Added value
"Probably the best feature in this new development is its competitive pricing for different applications," said Enerpac Integrated Solutions. “Our efficient sales organization, modern production facilities and continuous production improvements enable us to offer this unique product with all its features at the best value proposition for technology, safety and lead time.

"Integrated Solutions’ technology responds brilliantly to the imperative to curtail workplace deaths and injuries around lifting equipment while providing some of the  world’s most advanced, controllable and adaptable lifting technology for projects that require the skills of the future, including precision, safety and demonstrated reliability of performance."