20.06.2018

Lankhorst ropes for Asian Hercules III

Dutch manufacturer and supplier Lankhorst Ropes has supplied Lankoforce with Dyneema jacket anchor lines for the 5,000 tonne floating sheerleg crane Asian Hercules III.

The Lanko force anchor lines will moor the barge during lifting operations, with the ropes featuring a reflective tape braided into the Dyneema jacket. Lankhorst assisted dredging and heavy lifting company Boskalis with the rope installation.
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The new ropes from Lankhorst

Lankhorst commercial director Hans Pieter Baaij said: “Using Lankhorst’s mobile tensioner, our experienced team installed the anchor lines onto the sheerleg’s winches at the correct tension. Utilising a pre-tensioner ensures a longer service life by preventing the rope digging in and damaging itself.”
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Asian Hercules III

Boskalis lead engineer Jeroen Jacobs added: “Lankhorst provided Boskalis with the necessary information and engineering for applying Dyneema mooring ropes onto the Asian Hercules III. Flexibility in setting up the spooling operations resulted in a smooth mobilisation of the Dyneema ropes onto the mooring winches. The crew was provided with an introductory training on the properties of the material and dos and don'ts of working with Dyneema. All together fully prepared for the job at hand.”