(November 25, 2011)
Bosch Rexroth worked with Barge Master BV to provide it with heave compensation to improve the safety of cranes operated at sea, such as those used on wind farms and drilling platforms.
Barge Master BV was encountering difficulty with floating cranes working in areas where waves crested at 30cm, as even swaying of two or three degrees resulted in the tip of crane moving by four to five metres. This made the load unstable and put the crew at risk.
The company worked with Bosch Rexroth to develop a heave compensation system, which Barge Master says reduces the manufacturing cost and operational costs of offshore projects.
The system
Product Model | Inside Diameter | Outside Diameter | Thickness |
N1026 NACHI | 130 | 200 | 33 |
N424 NACHI | 120 | 310 | 72 |