Synchronized Heavy Lifting for Port Infrastructure Assembly
J&M Crane deployed four Manitowoc Grove all-terrain cranes to assemble a container crane in London. www.manitowoc.com In the sector of port infrastructure and heavy lifting operations, precise load management is required for large-scale equipment assembly. J&M Crane & Transport was tasked with the full lift planning, engineering, and execution for a complex harborside installation of a large container crane at a port in London. The primary technical challenge involved safely distributing weight and maintaining stability while lifting the massive upperworks onto the crane's supporting legs. Deployment of All-Terrain Cranes To execute this synchronized lifting operation, the engineering team deployed a fleet of four Manitowoc Grove all-terrain cranes. The selection included a six-axle GMK6300L-1, which features a 300-tonne capacity and an 80-metre main boom, alongside three five-axle models (the GMK5250XL-1, GMK5250L, and GMK5150L) with capacities ranging from 150 to 250 tonnes. These specific models were selected for their load-bearing capabilities and operational stability, which are strictly required during multi-crane lifts to prevent load shifting. Lift Engineering and Configuration The project required extensive preparation, utilizing proprietary software to map out the spatial and physical requirements of the harbor environment. During execution, each of the four cranes was individually configured to optimize load distribution. Boom lengths were specifically calibrated between 27.7 metres and 33.5 metres. Additionally, the counterweights, rigging, and outrigger spreads were customized for each unit to match the exact mathematical requirements of the engineered lift. Execution and Operational Results The deployment successfully concluded a six-week installation and setup process, culminating in a continuous 12-hour lifting operation. The precise coordination allowed the heavy components to be safely secured without incident. Discussing the technical planning phase, Ben Lawrence, sales director and CPCS Appointed Person at J&M Crane & Transport, stated: “We used our in-house J&M CAD Blocks for lift planning and after many weeks of installation and set-up, it was fantastic to see the four cranes install the 199 t upperworks on the legs of the container crane.” Edited by Lekshman Ramdas, Induportals editor – adapted by AI. www.manitowoc.com Powered by Induportals Media Publishing
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J&M Crane deployed four Manitowoc Grove all-terrain cranes to assemble a container crane in London.
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In the sector of port infrastructure and heavy lifting operations, precise load management is required for large-scale equipment assembly. J&M Crane & Transport was tasked with the full lift planning, engineering, and execution for a complex harborside installation of a large container crane at a port in London. The primary technical challenge involved safely distributing weight and maintaining stability while lifting the massive upperworks onto the crane's supporting legs.
Deployment of All-Terrain Cranes
To execute this synchronized lifting operation, the engineering team deployed a fleet of four Manitowoc Grove all-terrain cranes. The selection included a six-axle GMK6300L-1, which features a 300-tonne capacity and an 80-metre main boom, alongside three five-axle models (the GMK5250XL-1, GMK5250L, and GMK5150L) with capacities ranging from 150 to 250 tonnes. These specific models were selected for their load-bearing capabilities and operational stability, which are strictly required during multi-crane lifts to prevent load shifting.
Lift Engineering and Configuration
The project required extensive preparation, utilizing proprietary software to map out the spatial and physical requirements of the harbor environment. During execution, each of the four cranes was individually configured to optimize load distribution. Boom lengths were specifically calibrated between 27.7 metres and 33.5 metres. Additionally, the counterweights, rigging, and outrigger spreads were customized for each unit to match the exact mathematical requirements of the engineered lift.
Execution and Operational Results
The deployment successfully concluded a six-week installation and setup process, culminating in a continuous 12-hour lifting operation. The precise coordination allowed the heavy components to be safely secured without incident.
Discussing the technical planning phase, Ben Lawrence, sales director and CPCS Appointed Person at J&M Crane & Transport, stated: “We used our in-house J&M CAD Blocks for lift planning and after many weeks of installation and set-up, it was fantastic to see the four cranes install the 199 t upperworks on the legs of the container crane.”
Edited by Lekshman Ramdas, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.
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