PRODUCT NEWS: HYDROSPEX

Introducing the H-SET

A new tower-type heavy lifting system from Hydrospex makes its debut early in 2009. A typical application will be erecting large vessels on replacement projects in refineries. ALEX DAHM talked to Tjerko Jurgens, Hydrospex managing director, at the companys headquarters in the Netherlands
The new Hydrospex H SET self erecting tower type heavy lifting system will lift 1,500 tonnes to a height of 60 m, without guy ropes, or 1,800 tonnes to 35 m

he Hydrospex Self Erecting Tower, H-SET, is a new tower type lift and set system with a 1,800 tonne capacity. Tjerko Jurgens, Hydrospex managing director, gets straight to the point, It requires a 3.45 million euro [US$4.3 million] investment and you can compete with and beat a 25 million dollar crane. It is a modular containerised system that uses hydraulic strand jacks mounted atop a set of girders spanning two pairs of hydraulically self-erecting lattice towers. The whole thing ships in 16 standard 20 foot containers, Jurgens says. In those containers will be the mast sections, the main girders, small components and the strand jacks. Everything is in the containers, the skid tracks, even the lifting strands and hooks, Jurgens continues. This thing can lift 1,500 tonnes to a height of 60 m and is designed to exceed almost 80 m, Jurgens explains. It can skid back and forth, it has side shift motion, and it has divisible main girders spanning from 14 to 24 m. The main girders are made in sections and pinned together so the two end pieces can be used together or a centre

Tjerko Jurgens has been in charge at Hydrospex for 15 years

section can be added. It is rated for 1,200 tonnes to 60 m without guy ropes, where the top girders are 24 m long and there are two 600 tonne strand jacks. The 1,500 tonnes capacity is with suitable strand jacks and without the centre section in the main girders. At 35 m it is rated for 1,800 tonnes.

Pushing it up
For erection, There is a lifting mechanism which you put on the skid track that lifts the gantry up by three feet [1 m] at a time and you put in a new column section from below, explains Jurgens. It is a pushup method. No guy ropes or ground anchors are needed as these are impossible to find space for in refineries,

Jurgens says. The columns are built up using 1 m steel fabricated octagonal sections of T1 (S690) quality steel plate folded and welded on a robotic welding facility here in our workshops where we build everything ourselves. The sections have a twist lock they are put in at the bottom of the towers and then rotated 90 degrees to lock them in place to the section above, before being pushed up hydraulically, ready for the next section.

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Capacity: Lifting height: OR Capacity: Lifting height: 1,500 tonnes 60 m (unguyed) 1,800 tonnes 35 m

Main girder span: 14 to 24 m Transport: 16 standard 20 foot containers

Make it simple
A key requirement of the design was that the tower system must be simple to erect. At first glance it looks as though it is labour intensive to build it, which is true, lots of manual work is needed to put
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it together. There are, however, several factors to be considered and lots of provisions have to be made, for example, that no parts heavier than 25 kg need to be handled manually. The other thing that is even more important is that where a competing crane user is shipping a 25 million dollar machine across the ocean via ships, rail, trucks, etc. and the crane owner needs to use >
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girders and strand jacks into position before the tower is raised. Commissioning started on 10 November and the first H SET system, sold to Burkhalter in the US (and designated B SET for Burkhalter), will be built to the full height for a test lift at the Hydrospex factory in Hengelo, the Netherlands, before shipping to the US on 1 December. Burkhalter has a local refinery where the job is to

Stacks of galvanised octagonal mast sections for the first H SET are ready to go

their own qualified personnel, whereas, with our system you send a supervisor with the machine and hire local labour, just for that job, to put it together and to take it apart, says Jurgens. Continuing with the assembly, the lattice bracings for the towers are pinned in as the towers rise. The whole thing is built at ground level. There is no sky-work in its assembly or operation. A 100 tonne mobile crane is the only other external lifting equipment needed. This assist crane is used to put the main

A 1 m long octagonal mast section on a robotic welding station at Hydrospex in the Netherlands CAD rendering showing the system at the beginning of the climbing stage

erect two 1,000 tonne 50 m tall vessels. This is the typical thing that my idea will be good for. And I had a little bit of luck in that there were no cranes available, in the time window that was given. It was an existing live refinery so they had no room or time to build a crane. So, both the customer and my client were forced to look for an alternative. That was the moment we presented them with the H SET, Jurgens explains. Jurgens sees a bright future for the H SET, Our forecast is to build four systems. We can build a system like that in about three months. I know they will sell. For more news on Burkhalter
and the new system see American Cranes & Transport December 2008, p54.

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Technical Data:
Capacity with four towers: 1st Stage : 60 tons (150 kN per unit) 2nd Stage : 60 tons (150 kN per unit)

SL60, Super Lift

(The 60 Ton Hydraulic Gantry) With the SL60, Hydrospex launches a new generation Hydraulic Gantry into the market. The SL60 is the smallest gantry from the SL range, purely developed to work in confined spaces. With a capacity of 60 tons (600 kN) and a lifting height exceeding 16 feet (4946 mm) the SL60 is probably the most compact Hydraulic gantry in its class. The bases are made from high yield grade steel, again to reduce weight and maintain the maximum possible strength. Hydraulically powered wheels give a relatively high torque and propel the SL60 units almost effortlessly. A real feature is the self-contained design, meaning the hydraulics is integrated in each leg. This applies for pumps, valves and electric components. By placing all the hydraulics into the unit we have avoided Hydraulic hosing on the work area and only the electrical power source has to be connected to the unit. The Intellilift Control system (optional) is already used on most Hydrospex Hydraulic Gantries, and is a remote controlled operating system with features to obtain automatic synchronization between the units and overload detection. The Intellilift Control system works with a bidirectional data transmitting protocol and is therefore free of radio interference from other sources. All of the above features make the SL60 one of a kind, and it is exceptionally priced to compete with any other gantry manufacturer and comparable models.

Dimensions Retracted 1 stage out 2 stage out : 1180 x 925 x 1987 mm : 3387 mm : 4946 mm

Speeds: Lifting/Lowering: 12 m / hour under load Weight : 840 kg / unit

Power source : 380/440VAC 50/60 Hz Or : 110 Single phase : 4 Amps /unit

A closer look at the SL60

The main features of the SL60 can be defined as follows: - Two stage full powered hydraulic cylinders. - Self propelled wheels.. - Intellilift control system (optional). - Hydraulic Power pack is contained in the unit.

The dual-stage double acting hydraulic cylinder is an in-house development and fabrication. High grade steel material is used to obtain a lower weight and state of the art seals are used to eliminate any leakage.

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SL125, Super Lift

(The 125 Ton Hydraulic Gantry) With the SL125, Hydrospex launches a new generation Hydraulic Gantry into the market. This development features specific properties and control systems to ensure optimum stability during operation. With a capacity of 125 tons (1250 kN) and a lifting height reaching almost 22 feet (6700 mm), the SL125 is one of the most versatile and competitive gantries in its class.

The dual-stage double acting hydraulic cylinder is an in-house development and fabrication. High grade steel material is used to obtain a lower weight and state of the art seals are used to eliminate any leakage. The bases are made from high yield grade steel, again to reduce weight and maintain the maximum possible strength. The wheels are designed to fit most existing tracks. An important feature is the self-contained design with respect to the hydraulics. A real feature is the self-contained design, meaning the hydraulics is integrated in each leg. This applies for pumps, valves and electric components. By placing all the hydraulics into the unit we have avoided Hydraulic hosing on the work area and only the electrical power source has to be connected to the unit. The Intellilift Control system is already used on all Hydrospex Hydraulic Gantries, and is a remote controlled operating system with features to obtain automatic synchronization between the units and overload detection.

Technical Data:
Capacity with four towers: 1st Stage : 125 tons (312 kN) per unit 2nd Stage : 125 tons (312 kN) per unit Dimensions Retracted 1 stage out 2 stage out : 1390 x 925 x 2700 mm : 4635 mm : 6700 mm

Speeds: Lifting/Lowering: 12 m / hour under load Traveling : 25 m / hour Weight : 1900 kg / unit

A closer look at the SL125

The main features of the SL125 can be defined as follows: - Two stage full powered hydraulic cylinders. - Self propelled steel wheels. - Intellilift control system. - Hydraulic Power pack is contained in the unit.

Power source : 380/440VAC 50/60 Hz : 15 Amps /unit

The Intellilift Control system works with a bidirectional data transmitting protocol and is therefore free of radio interference from other sources. All of the above features make the SL125 one of a kind, and it is exceptionally priced to compete with any other gantry manufacturer and comparable models.

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is therefore free of radio interference from other sources. All of the above features make the SL250 one of a kind, and it is exceptionally priced to compete with any other gantry manufacturer and comparable models.

SL250, Super Lift

(The 275 Ton Hydraulic Gantry) With the SL250, Hydrospex launches a new generation Hydraulic Gantry into the market. This development features specific properties and control systems to ensure optimum stability during operation. With a capacity of 275 tons (2500kN) and comes in two versions. The low series (SL250L) with a lifting height reaching almost 21 feet (6454mm), and the SL250H that reaches almost 23 feet (6700mm) the SL250 is one of the most versatile and competitive gantries in its class.

Technical Data:
Capacity with four towers: 1st Stage : 275 tons (625kN) per unit 2nd Stage : 275 tons (625kN) per unit. Dimensions The dual-stage double acting hydraulic cylinder is an in-house development and fabrication. High grade steel material is used to obtain a lower weight and state of the art seals are used to eliminate any leakage. Retracted 1 stage out 2 stage out : 2423 x 1250 x 2767mm. : 4693mm. : 6700mm.

Speeds: Lifting/Lowering: 12 mtrs / hour under load Traveling : 25 mtrs / hour. Weight : 5000 kgs / unit.

A closer look at the SL250

The main features of the SL250 can be defined as follows: - Two stage full powered hydraulic cylinders. - Self propelled steel wheels. - Intellilift control system. - Hydraulic Powerpack is contained in the unit.

The bases are made from high yield grade steel, again to reduce weight and maintain the maximum possible strength. The wheels are designed to fit most existing tracks. An important feature is the self-contained design with respect to the hydraulics. A real feature is the self-contained design, meaning the hydraulics is integrated in each leg. This applies for pumps, valves and electric components. By placing all the hydraulics into the unit we have avoided Hydraulic hosing on the work area and only the electrical power source has to be connected to the unit. The Intellilift Control system is already used on all Hydrospex Hydraulic Gantries, and is a remote controlled operating system with features to obtain automatic synchronization between the units and overload detection. The Intellilift Control system works with a bidirectional data transmitting protocol and

Power source : 380/440VAC 50/60hZ : 15 Amps /unit.

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The mechanical locking comes from the Hydrospex Gripper Jack design which can be applied on demand in any position.

Technical Data:
Capacity with four towers: 1st Stage : 572 tons (1300 kN) per unit 2nd Stage : 572 tons (1300 kN) per unit 3rd Stage : 328 tons (750 kN) per unit Dimensions (L x W x H): Transport : 1972 x 1250 x 3090 mm 1 stage out : 1972 x 1250 x 4950 mm 2 stage out : 1972 x 1250 x 6900 mm 3 stage out : 1972 x 1250 x 8860 mm Speeds: Erection : 17 minutes Lifting/Lowering: 26 ft (8 mtrs) / hour - loaded Traveling : 82 ft (25 mtrs) / hour Weight : 5000 kg / unit (ex. oil)

SBL500, Super Beam Lift

(The 500 Ton Hydraulic Gantry) With the SBL500, Hydrospex launches a new generation Hydraulic Gantry into the market. This development features specific properties and control systems to ensure optimum stability during operation. The SBL500 is the smallest and youngest gantry in the Hydrospex SBL range but with a capacity of 500 tons (5000 kN) and a lifting height reaching almost 30 feet (9 meters), the SBL500 is one of the most versatile and competitive gantries in its class. With respect to stability, it beats all existing systems in this capacity range.

The Intellilift Control system is already used on all Hydrospex Hydraulic Gantries, and is a remote controlled operating system with features to obtain automatic synchronization and overload detection. By placing all the hydraulics into the unit we have avoided Hydraulic hosing on the work area and only the electrical power source has to be connected to the unit. All of the above features make the SBL500 one of a kind, and it is exceptionally priced to compete with any other gantry manufacturer and comparable model.

Power source : 380/440 Vac 50/60 Hz : 15 Amps /unit

A closer look at the SBL500

The main features of the SBL500 can be defined as follows: - Three stage full powered hydraulic cylinders. - Octagonal beam design. - Self propelled wheels. - Mechanical locking system. - Intellilift control system. - Hydraulic Powerpack is contained in the unit. The three-stage double acting hydraulic cylinder is an in-house development and fabrication. High grade steel material is used to obtain a lower weight and state of the art seals are used to eliminate any leakage. Octagonal beams are made from T1, 100KSI steel, again to reduce weight and maintain the maximum possible strength. Maintenance free bearings are used with minimal clearances.

To keep the SBL500 design as light as possible, the gantry is equipped with self propelled wheels.

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The mechanical locking comes from the Hydrospex Gripper Jack design which can be applied on demand in any position.

Technical Data:
Capacity with four towers: 1st Stage : 1000 tons (2290 kN) per unit 2nd Stage : 650 tons (1480 kN) per unit 3rd Stage : 360 tons (810 kN) per unit Dimensions (L x W x H): Transport : 2710 x 1384 x 3054 mm 1 stage out : 2710 x 1384 x 4942 mm 2 stage out : 2710 x 1384 x 6852 mm 3 stage out : 2710 x 1384 x 8562 mm Speeds: Erection : 17 minutes Lifting/Lowering: 26 ft (8 mtrs) / hour - loaded Traveling : 82 ft (25 mtrs) / hour Weight : 7000 kg / unit (ex. oil)

SBL1000, Super Beam Lift

(The 1000 Ton Hydraulic Gantry) With the SBL1000, Hydrospex launches a new generation Hydraulic Gantry into the market. This development features specific properties and control systems to ensure optimum stability during operation. The SBL1000 is the middle size gantry in the Hydrospex SBL series but with a capacity of 1000 tons (9100 kN) and a lifting height reaching almost 30 feet (9 meters), the SBL1000 is one of the most versatile and competitive gantries in its class. With respect to stability, it beats all existing systems in this capacity range.

The Intellilift Control system is already used on all Hydrospex Hydraulic Gantries, and is a remote controlled operating system with features to obtain automatic synchronization and overload detection. By placing all the hydraulics into the unit we have avoided Hydraulic hosing on the work area and only the electrical power source has to be connected to the unit. All of the above features make the SBL1000 one of a kind, and it is exceptionally priced to compete with any other gantry manufacturer and comparable model.

Power source : 380/440 Vac 50/60 Hz : 15 Amps /unit

A closer look at the SBL1000

The main features of the SBL1000 can be defined as follows: - Three stage full powered hydraulic cylinders. - Octagonal beam design. - Self propelled tank rollers. - Mechanical locking system. - Intellilift control system. - Hydraulic Powerpack is contained in the unit. The three-stage double acting hydraulic cylinder is an in-house development and fabrication. High grade steel material is used to obtain a lower weight and state of the art seals are used to eliminate any leakage. Octagonal beams are made from T1, 100KSI steel, again to reduce weight and maintain the maximum possible strength. Maintenance free bearings are used with minimal clearances.

The tank rollers are a proven design, but self propulsions and the use on a Hydraulic Gantry is new. The roller design is made to apply to most existing tracks and because of the large number of contact points, the track load and ground load is up to 70% lower than conventional designs. And a relief to the operatorwheel spin is history.

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Technical Data:
Capacity with four towers: 1st Stage : 1173 tons (2670 kN) per unit 2nd Stage : 770 tons (1750 kN) per unit 3rd Stage : 440 tons (1000 kN) per unit Dimensions (L x W x H): Transport : 142 x 47 x 74 (4308 x 1398 x 2244 mm) Erected : 3350 x 1361 x 4370 mm 1 stage out : 3350 x 1361 x 7304 mm 2 stage out : 3350 x 1361 x 10068 mm 3 stage out : 3350 x 1361 x 12002 mm The tank rollers are a proven design, but self propulsions and the use on a Hydraulic Gantry is new. The roller design is made to apply to most existing tracks and because of the large number of contact points, the track load and ground load is up to 70% lower than conventional designs. And a relief to the operatorwheel spin is history. The mechanical locking comes from the Hydrospex Gripper Jack design which can be applied on demand in any position. The foldable design of the beam makes the SBL1100 not only easy to transport (2 units can fit in a 20 ft. container or on one legal truckload) but also easily accessible into confined spaces. The erection of the beam is executed with two hydraulic cylinders and the process takes only one minute. The Intellilift Control system is already used on all Hydrospex Hydraulic Gantries, and is a remote controlled operating system with features to obtain automatic synchronization and overload detection. By placing all the hydraulics into the unit we have avoided Hydraulic hosing on the work area and only the electrical power source has to be connected to the unit. All of the above features make the SBL1100 one of a kind, and it is exceptionally priced to compete with any other gantry manufacturer and comparable model. Speeds: Extension : 24 minutes Lifting/Lowering: 26 ft (8 mtrs) / hour - loaded Traveling : 82 ft (25 mtrs) / hour Weight : 9500 kg / unit (ex. oil)

SBL1100, Super Beam Lift

(The 1100 Ton Hydraulic Gantry) With the SBL1100, Hydrospex launches a new generation Hydraulic Gantry into the market. This development features specific properties and control systems to ensure optimum stability during operation. With a capacity of 1100 tons (10000kN) and a lifting height reaching over 40 feet (12.3 meters), the SBL1100 is one of the most versatile and competitive gantries in its class.

A closer look at the SBL1100

The main features of the SBL1100 can be defined as follows: - Three stage full powered hydraulic cylinders. - Octagonal beam design. - Tank rollers. - Mechanical locking system. - Foldable beam system. - Intellilift control system. - Hydraulic Powerpack is contained in the unit. The three-stage double acting hydraulic cylinder is an in-house development and fabrication. High grade steel material is used to obtain a lower weight and state of the art seals are used to eliminate any leakage. Octagonal beams are made from T1, 100 ksi steel, again to reduce weight and maintain the maximum possible strength. Maintenance free bearings are used with minimal clearances.

Power source : 380/440 Vac 50/60 Hz : 15 Amps /unit

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The Mini Jacks are responsible for opening and closing the top and bottom anchors. However, in case of an unexpected pressure-loss the anchors are mechanically closed, keeping the load fixed and giving maximum safety at all times.

Additional equipment
Hydrospex offers also additional, but often required tools to make a strand jack-operation more convenient, for example the Recoiler Strand Guide combination. As the Strand Jacks jack up the load the top end of the strands becomes longer and longer. The Hydrospex Recoiler system automatically winds up the loose strands and, of course, unwinds them when lowering a load. This is an unpropelled system that is driven by the stiffness of the strands itself.

Strand Jacks
(The complete Hydrospex range) Strand Jacks were developed in the early seventies. Nowadays they are recognized as the most sophisticated lifting devices world wide. When Hydrospex first entered the heavy lifting market Strand Jack technology was at the very beginning of its development. Hydrospex immediately recognized the shortcomings of the existing technology and knew it could be done so much better and safer. Hydrospex re-designed Strand Jacks to her own standards thus improving reliability, durability, versatility and safety and made Hydrospex to what its world wide known as: the number one manufacturer of Strand Jacks. Not only the jacks themselves were improved, the market also needed a sophisticated, reliable and safe control system. Through the years Hydrospex developed an answer and presented the world with Smart Cylinder Control, or shortly known as SCC. This piece of software is capable of controlling up to 60 Strand Jacks simultaneously and is suitable for all types of strand jacks. A pre-installed computer is part of the standard delivery of Hydrospex Strand Jacks.

One of the major improvements to Strand Jacks are the telescopic pipes in the very heart of the Strand Jacks. These pipes give full guidance to the strands at the most critical point: between the top anchor and the bottom anchor. Since all Hydrospex Strand Jacks are equipped with these pipes jamming of the strands, known as a Birdcage, is history.

Powering your Strand Jacks

Besides the Strand Jacks and the control system Hydrospex also offers a wide range of Power Packs to supply the jacks with the required power. Here various options are possible. A Power Pack can supply more than one jack with oil, dependant on your preferences. Of course each Strand Jack can also be supplied with its own Power Pack. Hydrospex Power Packs can either be electrically driven or by diesel fuel. The Hydrospex Power Pack range starts with a 3 kW (4 hp) electrical Power Pack and goes up to a 120 kW (161 hp) diesel Power Pack.

Keeping your load under perfect control

Hydrospex offers a computer with the SCC software as a standard part of the delivery.

The Hydrospex Strand Jack range

Hydrospex offers a wide range of Strand Jacks varying from 300 kN up to 8500 kN. HSL300 HSL450 HSL600 HSL700 HSL1000 HSL1800 HSL2000 (15,7) HSL2000 (18) HSL3000 (15,7) HSL3000 (18) HSL4500 HSL5000 HSL6500 HSL8500 30 metr. tonnes (33 Sh. Te) 45 metr. tonnes (49 Sh. Te) 60 metr. tonnes (66 Sh. Te) 70 metr. tonnes (77 Sh. Te) 100 metr. tonnes (110 Sh. Te) 180 metr. tonnes (198 Sh. Te) 200 metr. tonnes (220 Sh. Te) 200 metr. tonnes (220 Sh. Te) 300 metr. tonnes (330 Sh. Te) 300 metr. tonnes (330 Sh. Te) 450 metr. tonnes (495 Sh. Te) 500 metr. tonnes (550 Sh. Te) 650 metr. tonnes (715 Sh. Te) 850 metr. tonnes (935 Sh. Te)

A closer look at Hydrospex Strand Jacks

Strand Jacks basically exist of three different hydraulically operated jacks, being the Main Jack, the Top Mini Jack and the Bottom Mini Jack:
Top Mini Jack

SCC does not monitor the operation, it controls it. The operator can fill in several parameters which are often demanded by the customer, such as maximum allowable load at a certain point, maximum allowable difference between the jacks, etc. These values can be changed easily and modified at all times. Once the parameters are set SCC does the rest. Different options are possible, so please consult Hydrospex to discuss your requirements and the possibilities.

Detailed information can be found on the attached GA-drawings.

Main Jack

A more detailed drawing can be sent on request.

Bottom Mini Jack

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If you need more, its possible. In total the standard control system can operate 6 modules (18 lines) with adjacently another 6 modules, creating a transportation platform of approximately 20 x 5 meters with a payload capability of 900 metric tons!

Powering
Driving the HSPMT configurations requires a diesel operated power pack. We have managed to design a power pack with only 600mm height. Depending on the configurations of the trailers, you can connect up to 4 power packs. Two types of power packs are available: 33 kW Diesel: max. cap. 3 (un)propelled trailers 7,5 kW Diesel: max. cap. 3 un-propelled trailers (for use in towing mode) These power packs fit on both front and rear side of a unit. To avoid collision with curbs or other obstructions, the power pack can be tilted under an angle of max. 10 Modular design of the units allow easy through-linking of the power packs hydraulic-hoses.
Possible bumps in the road are automatically compensated (max. 100mm)

Hydrospex, The Heavylift Company:

Without any doubt, most of the worlds leading clients in the heavy transportation industry are choosing Hydrospex to be their partner when they are in need of specialized Heavy Lift Equipment. Our wide experience in development and fabrication has brought Hydrospex to become the marked leader in this industry. Innovative and creative engineering is our minimum standard when we start out with developments of our products, this philosophy brought Hydrospex on edge when we turned existing products like Strand jacks and Hydraulic gantries into day to day heavylift tools. Adjacent to lifting is horizontal movement by means of skidding systems or trailers. SPMT trailers are commonly known on the market. Nonetheless Hydrospex sensed a market demand for innovative trailers. This was the starting point for a new product that can be considered as the missing link in our product range.

Functionality
Dare to be different! This starts by having a closer look to the standard dimensions. We have managed to create a design that is accessible into seaworthy containers. Because of the ultra-light design you can stack 4 modules (12 lines) in a 20 feet container.

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The maximum configuration of the HSPMT units, (length = 20100 mm)

Technical Data
Payload: 750 kN per trailer Self Weight: 6000 kg Speed: 5 km/h (unloaded) Speed: 2 km/h (loaded) Steering range: -45 to +45 Lifting range: 638 1000 mm (362 mm stroke) Max. no. of trailers: 2 rows of 6 trailers Power pack: 33 kW per Power Pack (propelled) Power pack: 7,5 kW per Power Pack (un-propelled)

An example of the possibilities of the 2 HSPMTs, the Flatbed configuration

In descent we offer an access height of 650mm, lower than any self propelled trailer on the market today. Fully extended it will reach 1000mm. Having an overall width of 2300mm it will give you optimum maneuverability.

Introducing

The HSPMT 750.

Intellidrive
Controlling heavy objects requires complete survey and control of the entire operation. This is where we take distance to the existing systems. Where our Skidding systems only provide load movement in straight lines, the new HSPMT system gives you freedom to move any load up to 900 ton in any direction. The HSPMT750 has similar functionality as any other SPMT on the market, except its slim design and lower access height make it more user friendly and provides better accessibility in confined spaces. It is a three-axle modular system that comes in two executions. HSPMT750 with all axles propelled, and the un-propelled HMT750. HSPMT and HMT trailers can be combined into a six axle trailer using one power pack. The combined trailer will give you 150 ton payload capabilities. For this application Hydrospex developed a system called Intellidrive, a plug and play control system that recognizes the trailer configuration and automatically adopts all steering requirements to your specific trailer combination. Intellidrive is a wireless control system that uses the same technology as our well known Intellilift system, Hydrospex has developed for Hydraulic Gantries. In every configuration, the whole system can be operated by just one person. No difficult software configurations; just connect, select and drive!

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Skidding Systems
Take a closer look at Hydrospex Compensated Skidding Systems

Background information: Skidding is an ancient transportation technology. The Egyptians built their pyramids by the use of a skidding technique to move stones of impressive dimensions and weight. Over the years a variety of skids were used to move heavy structures, mostly by using skidtracks and lubricated skid materials.

Special PTFE coated blocks are placed on the skidtracks to reduce friction. The PTFE coating guarantees a friction of less than 5%. To compensate for uneven foundation surfaces a hydraulic lifting cylinder has been installed. This cylinder lifts the object from its support and it compensates the load during travelling. This results in a constant spread of the level and the load.

Applications Compensated Skidding Systems are applied for load-outs in general, to move oilrigs and they are widely used in machine moving industries.

Buyers Information Hydrospex Compensated Skidding Systems are available with 125 or 600Te capacity. They are built on customers order. Maximum delivery time: between 12-16 weeks, depending on the specifications of the configuration. All systems are certified and tested under Lloyds whiteness. Each system is delivered with an instruction and operation manual in English.

Operation and control Our SCC control system is applied to control and correct the motion of the push-pull system and the levelling. Pressure sensors and stroke encoders are connected to the skidshoes and to the push-pull cylinder. Both are connected to the PC-system. The SCC skidding software can control a maximum of 12 skidshoes synchronously.

Technical basics With the PC Controlled Hydraulic Compensated Skidding technology we have added a major innovation to the skidding method: Hydrospex has introduced the use of a skidshoe that is pushed over a skidtrack by a hydraulic push-pull cylinder.

Hydrospex Compensated Skidding Systems are available in two versions. A system constructed to move a 1250kN load per skidshoe and one that will move a 6000kN load per skidshoe.

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Introduction: With our HLC weighing system Hydrospex introduces a sophisticated yet affordable weighing system into the market. The HLC weighing systems are based on a scale and a SCC wireless transmitter system. Scales of different capacities can work with the same transmitter. The receiver, that is a rugged notebook computer, can read the load of 8 scales at the same time. Program capabilities are not limited to provide information about scale load and total-load, but by input of scale coordinates into the software, the system can tell you exactly where the centre-point-of-gravity (or COG) is located. Since our scales are engineered around the principle of a Belly-construction, these scales will outperform any hydraulic fluid weighing system with respect of accuracy.

Types, capacities and prices (each): HLC500 HLC1000 HLC2000 HLC3000 HLC5000 500 kN capacity 1000kN capacity 2000kN capacity 3000kN capacity 5000kN capacity : 995,-: 1.195,-: 1.995,-: 2.995,-: 4.995,-: 1.995,-: 7.500,--

Intelli-transmitter (one per scale) SCC-PC control system (with software)

Additional information: System accuracy: < 0.5% of scale capacity. Power requirement: 10 Hours on batteries without charging (110-230 VAC). In case wireless control is not allowed, the system can be operated with a CAN-bus cable and linked to the SCC-PC. Frequency bandwidth: 2.4Ghz, range 500 metre outside

However, looking closely at this product it was quit clear that there were still problem areas in the existing designs to be made. Hydrospex has added some completely new features which gives the application totally new dimensions. Hydrospex, The Heavylift Company: All around the world customers in transport, offshore and civil industry, that are in need of special solutions for their projects, turn to Hydrospex. We explore the limits of possibilities of our engineering know-how and production facilities. Today at Hydrospex over 75 skilled professionals in the field of engineering, manufacturing and operating are seeking for new challenges, everyday Our motto: Nothing is impossible! Jack and Pack: Although the conventional Climbing jack is around for mankind in the heavy lift industry, still today every respectable rigging company is relying on this type of equipment on daily bases. It is always been a Hydrospex objective to bring innovation to existing products and in all honesty on a relative simple product like a climbing jack this is not easy. Principle: The Jack and Pack principle is based on a Hydraulic Jack with the rod pointing down. The structure has two areas under which timbers can be stacked. In general the jacks are positioned under the object and by extending the rod the object can be lifted about 170 mm. After the jack-up timbers can be placed crosswise and by repeating this cycle a jack-up operation can be performed. Pro and contra: The operation is simple and efficient. It requires a skilled hand of the operator and man hands around the jack to stack the timbers. Potential hazards can be detected in the field of synchronization between the stroke of the jacks. De-synchronization can lead to side loads that makes the object and jacks instable. With respect to the power-tools on the marked this it the immediate drawback. Most existing climbing jacks cannot resist side loads. Although in most brochures a maximum side load figure is specified, in reality it is an undetectable or readable load.

The HCL series: The Hydrospex HCL climbing jacks are available in capacities of 50 Te, 125Te, 150 Te, 200 Te, 300 Te and 500 Te. On demand we can produce special products. The major improvements we have achieved are: Working pressure 400 bar. Double acting Jacks. Removable housings. Side loads up to 10%

Hydrospex Climbing jacks are sold in combination with Hydraulic powerpacks, specially designed for jacking purposes. Meaning multiple outlet flows to obtain synchronization between the jacks, not relative to equal jack loading. The CLS jacks are designed to work with timber sizes: - 100 x 100 x 1000mm. - 150 x 150 x 1000mm. .

Jack and Pack Automation: For special project we have designed a special control system that makes it possible to synchronize and correct a larger number of jacks. This control system is based on our reliable SCC Control software.

Al Jaber, UEA; uses Hydrospex gantries, Jack and Pack and weighing systems.

Fagioli, IT and PSC, UK have a long lasting relation with Hydrospex, We make their Strandjacks, Skidding systems and Weighing systems. For a number of their special project we have supplied advanced control systems to operate their equipment. Felbermayr, Austria; Uses several types of Hydraulic Gantries and recently pruchased an SBL500 gantry with boom extenders

Alatas, Saudi Arabia; Uses Hydrospex jacking equipment.

ALE / Lastra, Netherlands and Spain; Uses Hydrospex Strandjacks, control systems and Power Packs.

Burkhalter uses our Strand Jacks and control systems

Alton Gruas, Spain; has a Spindlejacks, strandjacks and systems, made by Hydrospex.

fleet of skidding Haraket, Turkey; owns a fleet of Strandjacks and a Spindlejack system

Archirodon, Greece; uses strandjacks for bridge building projects.

Barnhart, USA; control systems.

uses

Strandjacks

and

Lastro, Germany; Owns a large fleet of Strandjacks. The capacity ranges from 10 to 300 ton per unit. Also we have supplied a number of auxilairy equipment.

Bautrans, Austria; uses Hydrospex Hydraulic gantries.

Mammoet, Netherlands; Is using a wide range of Hydrospex strandjacks, skidding systems and controlsystems.

Multilift, Germany; uses Hydrospex Strandjacks and Skidding systems. Bidlift, UK; was trading Hydrospex strandjacks, control systems and gripperjacks.

Sarens, Belgium; owns a large fleet of Hydrospex Strandjack in capacities up to 850Te.

Bigge, USA; is our partner in the USA area for development and selling Hydrospex equipment. Bigge owns a fleet of SBL gantries and Strandjacks.

TTS, UAE; uses Hydrospex strandjacks and Hydraulic gantries.

DormanLong Technology, UK; Bought a number of strandjacks and control systems at hydrospex, used for the ir
bridge building projects in China (Runyang) and USA (Carquinez)

Vanguard, South Africa; Uses Hydrospex Strandjacks.

Fields of operation:
Lifting:

Hydrospex, The Heavylift Company:

Without any doubt, most of the worlds leading clients in the heavy transportation industry are choosing Hydrospex to be their partner when they are in need of specialized Heavy Lift Equipment. Our wide experience in development and fabrication has brought Hydrospex to become the marked leader in this industry. Innovative and creative engineering is our minimum standard when we start out with developments of our products, this philosophy brought Hydrospex on edge when we turned existing products like Strand jacks and Hydraulic gantries into day to day heavylift tools. But if we combine these products into new configurations, it creates new innovative products with opportunities.

The B-Set is a versatile lift-system that can be used in a wide variety of operations, like erecting of reactor vessels on petrochemical plants or lifting of shipyard cranes. If compared to big ringercranes, the B-set can outperform them on mobilization-time and transportation costs. The B-SET1260 (1200ton capacity on 60 meters height) can be shipped in 28 container loads anywhere in the world. Technical design Features: Self Erection:
One of the unique features on the design is the patented design of the self-erectingmast system. At ground level there are 2 lift-containers per mast. On the inside of each container there is a hydraulic mechanism, which lift the mast barrels in steps of 300mm per stroke. The mast barrels have an octagon shape. They are made from S690Q steel and welded with robot technology to obtain perfect quality to strength and dimensions. Bracing System: To obtain stability in the mast, we make use of a sophisticated bracing system. Once the barrels are extracted above the lift container level, adjustable bracings are installed by hand. To reduce weight the bracings are made from high-grade steel. Skidding System: The gantry is commissioned on skidtracks that also reduces the foot-printload. Strandjacks are used to pull the gantry system in the desired direction.

To lift the load, the B-Set makes use of Hydrospex Strandjacks with a capacity of 650m Ton each. Depending on the B-set configuration, 2 or 4 Strandjacks are used. Side-shifting the load can be achieved by a skid-system that is operated from the Strandjack powerpacks.

B-Set1480/4: A 1400 ton 4 mast system with 4 main girders and strandjacks. 80 meter lifting height. Lifting capacity: 1400mTon. Height: 80 meters. 4 x HSL4500 Strandjacks for lifting 4 x HSL2000 Strandjacks for Skidding. Included: 24 meter skidtracks. Double set Twin 20 meter main girders. Internal guy system. B-Set2480/4: A 2400 ton 8 mast system with 4 main girders and strandjacks. 80 meter lifting height. Lifting capacity: 1400mTon. Height: 80 meters. 4 x HSL6500 Strandjacks for lifting 4 x HSL2000 Strandjacks for Skidding. Included: 24 meter skidtracks. Double set Twin 20 meter main girders. Internal guy system.

Operating system: To have the B-Set under control, we make use of two advanced PC-Control systems. The primary system is used to lift all individual mast corners within an accuracy of 3mm between all corners. It automatically lifts the towers with an average speed of 3 meters per hour. The secondary system is our proven SCC control system to operate all strandjacks. All powerpacks and control-systems are powered form a 100kW generator

Introducing

The B-SET Towerlift systems

B-Set configurations:
B-Sets can be delivered in 4 specific variations. B-Set1060/2: A 1000 ton 4 mast system with 2 main girders and strandjacks, 60 meter lifting height. Lifting capacity: 1000mTon. Height: 60 meters. 2 x HSL5000 Strandjacks for lifting 2 x HSL2000 Strandjacks for Skidding. Included: 24 meter skidtracks. Twin 20 meter main girders. B-Set1280/2: A 1200 ton 4 mast system with 2 main girders and strandjacks. 80 meter lifting height. Lifting capacity: 1200mTon. Height: 80 meters. 2 x HSL6000 Strandjacks for lifting 2 x HSL2000 Strandjacks for Skidding. Included: 24 meter skidtracks. Twin 20 meter main girders. Internal guy system.

The B-Set series, is basically a self-erecting-tower-lift system, that enables you to build a free standing gantry from ground level, that can be erected up to a height of 80 meters and with a lifting capacity up to 2400m ton. Lifting and Skidding is executed by using standard Hydrospex Strandjacks,. The B-set can be supplied in various capacities and heights, but they are all build with standard components, this enables you to upgrade your system into a larger system in the future.

Hydrospex Cylap BV PO Box 421 7550 AK Hengelo Opaalstraat 44 7554 TS Hengelo Tel:+31 -74-2422045 Fax:+31 -74-2430338

Hengelo, May 7th 2009

To whom it may concern

This letter is to record the position of Mr. Michael Slorach, Vice President of South Seas Inspection (S) Pte Ltd, with their registered office at 161 Pioneer Road, Singapore 639604, hereafter referred to as Michael. Michael has been authorised to represent us and our products to any person or company in Baku, Brazil and South East Asia. Michael does not have the authority to commit our company, or make any agreements on our behalf. We support Michael as our exclusive representative, have full confidence in his abilities and we are happy to come over and meet with you to discuss and clarify our products and services, should it be deemed necessary. We appreciate your interest in our products and reiterate our pleasure of having Michael able and willing to represent us in such matters. This letter is valid until 31st of December 2009 and may be renewed in the course of this year. Yours faithfully,

Erik Tigelaar, Sales Manager

Email: Info@hydrospex.nl Chamber of Commerce: Enschede 06050769 Bank: Rabobank Number: 30.94.98.589

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