Customer

Smulders

Location

Belgium

Products

XC-Series Battery-Powered Hydraulic Pump

Challenge

Steel construction company Smulders manufactures offshore wind turbine tower bases. They wanted a better way to lift the 1000 tonne, 85m high, turbine bases from the quayside onto pontoons for shipping. More specifically, they needed a simpler and safer method of engaging and releasing the shackles without using long hoses trailing down to the quayside.

Solution

The engineering team at Belgium-based REM-B Hydraulics developed a system to engage and release the shackles on a three-point lifting frame. Self-contained units were developed for attaching to each leg of the lifting frame. Within each unit is an Enerpac XC-Series cordless battery-powered hydraulic pump, and a bi-directional valve connected to a cylinder. The cylinder is activated by the hydraulics, which moves the pin connected to the shackle. External aerials on each unit connect to a remote wireless controller. For increased safety, the system allows the shackle pins to be activated sequentially.

Benefits

• Simplified the use of shackles
• Reliable and efficient method provided improved lift safety
• Remote operation – units controlled from a safe distance
• No long hydraulic hoses – reduced trip hazard
• No power cable required – reduced trip hazard

The Enerpac XC-Series Battery Powered Hydraulic Pump

Weighing 9.9kg, the Enerpac XC-Series battery-powered hydraulic pump is equipped with an efficient electric motor powered by an industrial-grade 28-volt, Lithium-Ion battery. This delivers exceptional speed and run time, making it an ideal pump solution for remote outdoor locations.

• Powerful ½ horsepower motor and 28-volt Lithium-Ion battery deliver exceptional speed and run time
• Lightweight design with integrated handle and carrying strap for portability
• High-strength fiberglass reinforced composite shroud for superior durability in demanding job site environments
• Cordless technology eliminates tripping hazards found in other electric or air-powered pumps
• The Lithium-Ion battery provides superior run time, even under extreme job site conditions
• Bladder reservoir prevents contamination and allows pump usage in any position
• CSA and CE compliant