126’ SPAN BRIDGE CRANE

Advanced Crane Technologies provided and installed a new custom designed 75T capacity 126’ span three level bridge crane. This specialized crane consists of (2) 37.5T capacity trolleys which operate on a 60’-0” span 75T capacity secondary bridge which operates on a 126’-0” span 75T capacity primary bridge. The new 75T capacity crane was designed to NAVFAC specifications with a new state-of-the-art control system. The new crane is CMAA class “D” rated and designed for outdoor service with 45’ of available lift. Unique features include: Enclosed air conditioned/heated cab with armrest controllers; Full length walkways on all (4) girders; (10) 400 watt flood lights; (8) Rail clamps, (2) on each trolley and (2) on each bridge; (2) Spreader beams; (2) Load test weights with rigging for up to 131% load test Additional work scope on this project included: Reconditioning of the existing 700’ long, 30’ high runway structure; Blasting and repainting of the existing runway structure; provided a runway alignment survey and realigned the existing runway rail replacing approx. 1/3 of the rail clips; Replace the existing 700’ long runway conductor system with a new 500 amp (4) bar system; Removal of the existing 60T rated crane; Removal and disposal of lead paint and asbesots material; crane testing and operational training.