Huayuan Crane has successfully delivered a new gantry crane to a shipyard in Dalian, China. The crane is designed to help with the shipbuilding process and improve efficiency in the yard.
Key details of the crane:
Model: MG Double Girder Gantry Crane
Main Hoist Capacity: 50 tons
Auxiliary Hoist Capacity: 10 tons
Span: 50 meters
Lift Height: 16 meters
Use: Building ships
This gantry crane is specially designed for the shipbuilding industry, performing various tasks that improve the efficiency, safety, and speed of ship construction, from assembly to final launching. The following shows its roles in the shipyard.
1. Handling Ship Sections
Heavy Lifting: This gantry crane is used to lift and move large ship sections, including hulls, decks, and other heavy components. With the 50-tons lifting capacities, they can handle loads that are too heavy for smaller cranes or manual labor.
Transporting: Once the sections are lifted, this gantry crane moves them across the yard to various assembly areas or positions where welding, fitting, or other tasks take place.
2. Assembly of Ship Parts
Positioning Components: In shipbuilding, the assembly of ship parts often involves precise placement. The gantry crane can position large components like the ship's hull, decks, or engine rooms into specific spots for further construction.
Joining Sections: The gantry crane can also assist in aligning and joining different parts of the ship during the construction process, ensuring that the sections fit together accurately.
3. Handling Raw Materials
Material Handling: This gantry crane is used to load and unload raw materials such as steel plates, beams, and other essential shipbuilding materials. This helps streamline the supply chain and ensures that materials are readily available for construction.
Component Delivery: The crane can also move smaller pre-fabricated components from one part of the yard to another, speeding up the construction process.
4. Ship Launching
Final Stages: In this shipyards, this gantry crane plays a role in launching completed ships. After the ship is fully assembled, the crane may help move it to the water or position it on a launch ramp.
Support for Docking: When a ship is ready to dock, this gantry crane assists in positioning the ship to ensure it is placed correctly.
5. Maintenance and Repair
Removing Damaged Parts: In cases of maintenance or repair, the gantry crane can be used to remove damaged parts or components of the ship for replacement or repairs.
Inspection and Overhaul: It can also help position the ship for inspection or overhaul, allowing workers to access specific areas for maintenance.
