Lifting platform on barge

Project objective:

This project consisted of designing and manufacturing a hydraulic and control system for a lifting platform going onto a barge.

 

The primary purpose of the platform was to be able to transport electrical equipment weighing more than 100 tonnes from locations not suitable for loading or unloading this type of transport.

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The hydraulic system was to consist of 8 hydraulic cylinders, 8 independent hydraulic units, but acting together using a common control system.

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The system also had to be able to be controlled by a remote control and allow easy leveling of the platform.

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Main challenges:

• Allow very gentle control of the platform for handling the large load

• Synchronization of structure joints during movement

• Design adapted to marine environment

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Purpose:

Control of the platform was very smooth and easy as desired. The system was able to transport the loads safely and the customer was very happy with the end result.