23.02.2008

Explosion proof EOT

German based overhead crane manufacturer, Stahl Crane Systems has successfully completed testing on its first explosion proof crane for Qatar Gas at its Jebel Ali facility in the UAE.

The crane was tested with a safe working load of 80 tonnes and a proof load of 100 tonnes. The testing was carried out on the first two cranes of an order of six explosion proofed double girder Electric Overhead Traveling cranes. The testing was witnessed by officials of Qatar Gas and Bureau Veritas.

Viswanathan Raman, managing director, Stahl’s local affiliate -Stahl CraneSystems FZE said,"This order from Qatar Gas is the single biggest order in the history of our company. We are glad that we have been able to meet their requirements."