Customer

SKF and Sandvik Mining and Construction

Location

Gladstone, Australia

Challenge

Replacing the slew bearing on the 40 year old (grain) ship loader required lifting the upper structure 300 mm to provide adequate clearance during replacement. Keeping the boom connected made it challenging to maintain the balance of the ship loader during the lift. Maintaining the center of gravity of the ship loader throughout the lift was critical.

Solution

A 12 point EVO Synchronous Lift System and CLRG and RR-Series cylinders were utilized to maintain the balance of the ship loader during the lifting and lowering operation. The EVO System’s ability to monitor the load and the center of gravity provided precision accuracy during the operation. In collaboration with Enerpac and Coates Hire, the ship loader was lifted and lowered safely in a timely manner.

Products

EVO Synchronous Lifting System, CLRG-Series High Tonnage Cylinders, RR-Series Double-Acting Cylinders