17.10.2012

Manitowoc launches Lift Solutions

Manitowoc has launched a new custom design and build service for its crawler cranes.

Dubbed Lift Solutions the service offers to quote, engineer adapt and produce cranes or attachments for unique applications. Each project brings together representatives from the company’s engineering, purchasing, operations and sales groups, to form a dedicated team to help customers overcome challenging lifts or job scenarios.

Lift Solutions services include: Customization of existing product, custom load charts, special lift planning procedures, accident investigation support and special approval letters for special lifts, customer supplied attachments, travel and operation in above average wind conditions.
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A special wind attachment

Allen Kadow, a 12 year veteran with Manitowoc Cranes in various sales and marketing positions, will manage the new Lift Solutions team. Speaking of the new service he said: “Here at Manitowoc, we don’t believe the job is finished when customers purchase or rent one of our cranes. With Lift Solutions, we can provide customised technical support to assist customers through challenging lifts or projects.”

“Take the case of Heerema, the manufacturer and installer of large offshore structures When the Luxembourg-based company needed to replace its 10-year old Manitowoc 2250 crawler crane, it approached the crane manufacturer for a new customised crane to sit on one of its vessels that supports two large pedestal cranes.

"We took a Manitowoc 2250 and made a number of modifications, including:
- Elevating the operator’s cab to an eye level of 5.5 metres,
- Establishing an auxiliary electronic control system to serve as backup for crane and computer controls,
- Installing an auxiliary hydraulic system to control the main hoist, whip hoist, swing and personnel handling winch in case of engine failure,
- Creating a lifting arrangement and slings designed to lift a complete crane with 60 metres of boom and 24 metres of fixed jib,
- Installing a detachable upper boom point with a second sheeve and personnel handling winch.”
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An auxilliary power unit

Speaking of the service, one of Heereema’s engineers said: “Manitowoc Lift Solutions optimised our new 2250 with the special features we need to do our job faster and more efficiently. The Lift Solutions team had everything down to a simple process, making it quick, easy and cost-effective to create the best equipment for installing oil and gas structures.”
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The raised cab on the Manitowoc 2250