Oil, Gas, and Mining Case Study
Jib Crane for Hazardous Environment
INDUSTRY: Oil, Gas and Mining
APPLICATION: Explosion Proof and Hazardous Environments
PRODUCT: 2M Ton Pedestal / Base Mounted Single Girder Jib Crane
SERVICES: Design, Manufacture, Installation, Quality and Load Testing
THE CHALLENGE
To provide the customer with a free-standing crane to be used in the explosion-proof/spark-resistant environment of the oil and gas industry while maintaining the highest quality and safety
THE SOLUTION
Manufacture a crane with spark-resistant components to tolerate the demands of oil and gas activities.
THE RESULT
American Crane designed, manufactured, tested, and installed a 2 metric ton pedestal base mounted single girder jib crane specifically designed with slewing bearings for the oil and gas industry. The crane was designed to meet Class I, Division 2, Group D hazardous location requirements. Special features included a manually operated hand chain hoist and trolley, a slewing bearing with an integral gear to provide slewing motion, spark-resistant components such as bronze wheels, a bronze hook, stainless steel load chain, stainless steel slewing pinion, and stainless steel weather-guard for hoist when not in use.
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