Technical Description

HMK 130 HG

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1.0 CHASSIS 3
1.1 Steel Structure.................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Propping System................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Travel Drive......................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Hydraulic Oil Generation for the chassis.............................................................................4
2.0 SUPERSTRUCTURE 4
2.1 Diesel Hydraulic Unit........................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Four-Rope Grab Hoisting Drive........................................................................................... 5
2.3 Slewing Gear Drive............................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Luffing Gear........................................................................................................................ 6
2.5 Counterweight..................................................................................................................... 7
3.0 TOWER / BOOM SYSTEM 7
3.1 Tower.................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Luffing Boom....................................................................................................................... 7
4.0 TOWER CABIN 8
4.1 Operating and Control Instruments.....................................................................................8
4.2 Fault indication.................................................................................................................... 8
5.0 LOAD CARRYING DEVICE 9

6.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 9

6.1 Load Indicator / Overload Safety Device.............................................................................9
6.2 Safety Device for Crane Travelling.....................................................................................9
6.3 Propping.............................................................................................................................. 9
6.4 Limit Switches..................................................................................................................... 9
6.5 Safety Valves...................................................................................................................... 9
6.6 Windmeter......................................................................................................................... 10
6.6 Emergency Stop................................................................................................................ 10
7.0 LIGHTING 10
7.1 Operating Hours Meters.................................................................................................... 10
8.0 SURFACE PROTECTION 10

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1.0 CHASSIS

Multi-axle chassis with wide spacing of wheel axles for optimum stability
during travelling on rubber tyres.

1.1 Steel Structure

Welded torsion resistant steel structure in box-type construction suited to
take up loads and shocks caused by crane and travel operation.
1.1.1 Transport Brackets
4 solid brackets are welded to the chassis frame to lift the fully rigged
crane.
1.1.2 Access to Chassis
Ladders provide access to the chassis from the ground.

1.2 Propping System

Four outrigger arms are perpendicularly integrated in the steel structure of
the chassis. The stabiliser pads are lowered to prop the crane and raised
hydraulically by means of a jack cylinder located in each corner.
The adjustment is carried out in the tower cab. A bubble-type levelling
device is located in the cabin to help level the crane precisely.
The hydraulic pressure for the stabilisers is generated by a hydraulic
pump located in the superstructure.
1.2.1 Stabiliser Pads
The stabiliser pads are hinged-mounted on the jack cylinders. When the
crane has to be travelled through narrow passages, they can easily be re -
moved by disconnecting only one bolt on each cylinder.

1.3 Travel Drive

The crane travels fully rigged. A hydraulic motor is flanged to the drive
axle.
1.3.1 Axles
The crane is fitted with double wheel type axles. The drive axle is
equipped with differential gears in the axle centre and planetary gears in
the wheel hubs.

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1.3.2 Axle Suspension
The axles are mechanically suspended in equalizer systems, which allow
an individual vertical axle movement. The equalizer system distributes the
load of the total weight equally to all axles irrespective of the ground con-
ditions.
1.3.3 Steering
All steered axles are connected by tie rods so that simultaneous steering
is guaranteed. The crane is steered from the tower cab.
1.3.4 Brakes
Travel is initially braked hydraulically by means of brake valves. Further -
more hydraulically operated service brakes act on the wheel expander
devices in the non-driven axles. An additional spring-loaded parking brake
acts on one drive axle and applies automatically after the crane travel mo -
tion is stopped.
1.3.5 Travel Control
Travel is controlled from the tower cab. This includes control of travel
drive, steering, braking as well as lowering the crane from the propped po-
sition onto the rubber tyres. The crane is accelerated smoothly up to max-
imum speed in both directions.
1.3.6 Illumination under Travelling Conditions
During travelling, the following lights are in use:
• flashing alarm lamps fitted to the superstructure

1.4 Hydraulic Oil Generation for the chassis

The hydraulic oil for supply of propping, steering, travelling and braking
system is generated by a pump located on the superstructure. This pump
also generates oil pressure for the control of the luffing cylinder.

2.0 SUPERSTRUCTURE

The superstructure comprises a heavy torsion resistant steel construction

in platform design providing optimum stability to absorb all stresses
caused during operation and allowing access to all hydraulic, electrical
and mechanical equipment for maintenance purposes.
The superstructure houses the diesel-hydraulic aggregate, the hoist drive,
the slewing gear drive, the system for the luffing cylinder, the tower and
the counterweights. A stairway provides convenient access to the super-
structure.

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 In order to protect vital crane parts against the influences of the environ-
ment, the superstructure equipment is cased by galvanised sheet steels.
The sheet steels can be easily dismantled, if required, so that any of the
drive assemblies can be stripped.

2.1 Diesel Hydraulic Unit

Pressurised oil for the crane drives is provided by a diesel hydraulic unit.
The engine is equipped with starter, flywheel and connected via a prop-
shaft to the hydraulic pump distribution gear. The engine is amply dimen -
sioned so that all crane functions can be carried out simultaneously and
independently.
Power needed on the crane for illumination and control is supplied by a
generator connected directly to the diesel engine.
2.1.1 Fuel Tank
The fuel tank is integrated in the superstructure and is adequately sized
for an extensive operating period.

2.2 Four-Rope Grab Hoisting Drive

The crane is equipped with a 4-rope grab hoist unit, comprising two
identical but separate hoist units each consisting of a hydraulic motor, a
flexible coupling, a spring-loaded multiple disk brake, a fully enclosed re -
duction gear and a machine-grooved rope drum.
One hoist acts as holding winch whereas the other acts as closing hoist.
The four rope ends are connected directly to either a lifting beam (general
cargo) or a mechanical 4-rope-grab (bulk goods), i. e. hook speed equals
line speed. Two ropes are wound in one single layer on each drum so that
excessive wear is prevented.
A horizontal load path during luffing (level luffing) is possible due to the 3-
fold reeving of the hoist ropes between tower and boom head.
2.2.1 Lubrication
Splash lubrication for the gearing.
2.2.2 Hoist Brake
The hoisting motion is braked hydraulically. As soon as the hook is
brought to a near standstill a spring-loaded multiple disk brake is applied
automatically. It also acts as emergency brake in the event of a failure.

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2.2.3 Hoist Control System
The oil for the hydraulic motor is generated by a variable displacement
pump for a most sensitive stepless speed control. The maximum possible
hoisting speed is automatically increased with reduced load.
The smooth acceleration and deceleration protects crane mechanical as
well as structural parts.

2.3 Slewing Gear Drive

The slewing gear drive in block construction consists of a hydraulic motor,
a flexible coupling with brake, fully enclosed reduction pin wheel gear
which meshes with the gear of the slew rim.
2.3.1 Lubrication
Oil bath is provided for the gearing.
2.3.2 Slewing Gear Brake
Braking of the slewing motion is primarily activated through regulating the
drive gear. A brake with two spring-loaded brake cylinders is fitted as a
parking brake.
Cylinder 1 is automatically operated as soon as the slewing motion has
come almost to a standstill to ensure smooth braking.
Cylinder 2 is automatically activated 2 – 3 seconds after slewing motion
has stopped and acts as a holding brake as well as an emergency brake.
2.3.3 Slewing Control
The oil for the hydraulic motor is generated by a variable displacement
pump for a most sensitive stepless speed control.

2.4 Luffing Gear

The boom is luffed in and out by means of a differential hydraulic cylinder,
which holds the boom in any desired position. The cylinder is mounted be -
low the boom and the boom may be lowered to the ground for mainten -
ance purposes. Brake valves control the cylinder movement. Lock valves
are provided for safety reasons.
2.4.1 Luffing Drive
The superstructure oil pressure unit consisting of a variable displacement
axial piston pump supplies pressurised oil to the luffing cylinder.

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2.4.2 Luffing Control / Brake
The luffing motion is controlled smoothly and infinitely variably by varying
the displacement of the pumps and valves. The luffing motion is braked by
means of oil flow reduction and control valve actuation.

2.5 Counterweight

The counterweight is located at the rear of the superstructure. It is not ne-

cessary to remove the counterweight when the crane is travelled or
moved.

3.0 TOWER / BOOM SYSTEM

The tower is fixed in a nearly vertical position on the superstructure. The

high fulcrum point mounted luffing boom enables the crane to position it-
self close to the ship without endangering the ship structure.
The elevated position of the tower cabin offers an optimum view of the
working area and into the ship’s hold.

3.1 Tower
The tower comprises a welded steel structure in box and beam type
design with connecting points for boom, rope pulleys and the tower cab.
3.1.1 Rope Pulleys
A rope pulley block is provided in the tower head. The pulleys run on anti-
friction bearings and are nearly maintenance-free.
Rope guards prevent the ropes from jumping off. Access is possible by
means of a ladder.

3.2 Luffing Boom

The luffing boom comprises a welded box construction of torsion resistant
design.
3.2.1 Rope Pulleys
A rope pulley block is provided in the boom head. Material, design and
rope guards are the same as the pulley block in the tower head. The rope
pulleys are spaced apart in order to avoid undue swinging of the load.

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4.0 TOWER CABIN

On the left-hand side of the tower, the cabin is suspended in a raised pos-
ition to provide the crane operator with optimum visibility of the ship
hatches and the working area.
The cabin is largely spaced and glazed with large safety glass windows.
The windows are arranged in such a manner that cleaning is possible.
Access to the cabin is provided by a convenient and safe stair.
Non-glazed walls of the tower cabin are insulated, panelled on the outside
with stainless steel plates and on the inside with aluminium plates lined
with hard easy-to-clean plastic.
The cabin is equipped with:
• upholstered operator seat which is adjustable in vertical
and horizontal directions
• operating and control panels
• electrical heater
• ventilator
• screen washers and wipers for front screen
• interior lighting 24 V
• bubble-type levelling device
• electric socket 24 V
• electric dual horn
• wind speed indicator
• first aid kit
• ashtray

4.1 Operating and Control Instruments

The operating and control instruments for all crane functions are located
on the control panels.
The operating instruments comprise:
Control levers and controls for all main and auxiliary crane functions and
light switches.

4.2 Fault indication

The clear text fault display unit in the tower cabin indicates electric and
physical faults during operation, e.g.:
• lack of fuel
• diesel engine malfunctions
• hydraulics malfunctions

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 • overload information

5.0 LOAD CARRYING DEVICE

The standard lifting device for general cargo consists of a traversal beam
which suspends the hook on a roller thrust bearing.

6.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The safety precautions installed are in accordance with the common regu-
lations and standards. Additional safety devices assure safe and reliable
operation.

6.1 Load Indicator / Overload Safety Device

An automatic safe load indicator ensures that the crane is operated safely
and indicates the actual load on the hook and boom current radius.
As soon as the safe working load is exceeded, hoisting up and luffing out
motions are disabled. All load reducing movements may be carried out.

6.2 Safety Device for Crane Travelling

During travelling, the superstructure and the chassis are locked mechanic-
ally.

6.3 Propping
Crane operation is disabled until the stabiliser pads are properly propped.

6.4 Limit Switches

The hoist limit switches limit the hoist and lowering motions when the
maximum and minimum hook height has been reached.
The boom limit switch switches off the luffing motion when the boom is at
the minimum or maximum boom radius respectively.

6.5 Safety Valves

The luffing cylinder and propping cylinders are equipped with safety lock
valves to ensure that the hydraulic cylinders maintain their position in the
event of pipe or flexible tube damage. Pressure limiting valves are in-
stalled in the hydraulic circuits to prevent overload.

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6.6 Windmeter
A optional windmeter is located in the top of the tower. The wind speed is
indicated in the tower cab.

6.6 Emergency Stop

The emergency off / stop can be applied when the crane or personnel
working in the operating area of the crane are endangered.
Emergency pushbuttons are installed in the operator cabin at the super-
structure and at the chassis. If one emergency off button is pressed, all
crane motions come to a sudden stop.
All the emergency stop / off buttons can only be reset from the operator
cab.

7.0 LIGHTING

Adequate lighting is provided in the tower cabin, superstructure and on

stairways.
For night operations flood lights are suspended under the luffing jib to illu-
minate the working area.

7.1 Operating Hours Meters

The operating hours meters register the operational hours of the diesel
engine.

8.0 SURFACE PROTECTION

All load bearing parts are blast cleaned and painted to an approved spe-
cification taking into consideration the corrosive saline atmosphere in
ports.
The steel surface will be blast cleaned to preparation class 2.5.
Base paint: 2-component epoxy-resin.
Final paint: 2-component acrylic-polyurethane, high solid enamel.
Total thickness of surface protection 170 m.

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 Subject to technical modification without prior notice.

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