Engineers at Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology have been putting their newest hydraulic telescopic gantry, the Super Boom Lift (SBL) 600, through its paces ahead of shipment to Australia. The three-stage SBL600 gantry has a lifting capacity of 674 tons and features a foldable boom, allowing ease of transportation on standard flatbed trucks. With a maximum lifting height of 34.8 feet, Enerpac has a rigorous testing regime for the SBL600.
Witnessed by a representative of Lloyds as third-party proof of testing, the two-part test procedure comprised a static load test and Factory Acceptance Test. The SBL600 hydraulic gantry has a first-stage lifting capacity of 674 tons, 562 tons at the second stage, and 416 tons at the third stage. During the static load test, each individual gantry leg was subjected to 125% of its load capacity at all three stages.
The static test was followed by Factory Acceptance Testing covering all functional aspects of the gantry. This included lifting with 110% of the safe working load of the SBL600 in the upper third stage (34.8 feet), as well as testing all gantry movements including the travel of the machine along the skid track.
Enerpac gantries are used in a wide range of working environments. During earlier testing, the SBL600 was subjected to a Type approval sideload test which ensures compliance with ASME B30.1, an important industry standard that covers heavy lifting equipment such as hydraulic jacks, hydraulic gantries, and strand jacks.
Enerpac SBL600 - Safety Built-In
“All our lifting systems are subject to a rigorous testing regime ensuring safe and compliant equipment for demanding machine moving and industrial applications,” says Tom Eggert, global product manager, Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology.
“We apply the same level of rigor to both our new systems and those we refurbish. Our commitment to safety is also reflected in the SBL600 design.”
As standard, the SBL600 includes Enerpac Intellilift wireless controls providing users with a safe and reliable way to operate the gantry. With no cables, there are no tripping hazards or risk of incorrect connections. Built-in safety alarms are included to alert operators of unsafe conditions and stop gantry operations. Moreover, each gantry leg has a built-in hydraulic pump which eliminates trip hazards by removing the need to connect hoses and makes the equipment easier to set up.
In addition to ASME B30.1, the Enerpac SBL600 gantry complies with CE, UKCA, and other safety standards. Accessories for the SBL600 include header beams, skid track, and side shift units to shift a load along header beams using the Intellilift wireless controls.
For more information on the Enerpac SBL600 hydraulic gantry, visit the NED directory.
Enerpac is a global market leader in high-pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products, portable machining, on-site services, and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads. As a leading innovator with a 110-year legacy, Enerpac has helped move and maintain some of the largest structures on earth. For more information, visit www.enerpac.com.