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:

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.