Two bauxite unloaders of identical design have been operating for over 50 years. The operator wished to continue operations for another 15 years. Liftech analyzed the crane structure to assess the fatigue life for continued operations.
Category: Crane Maintenance Projects
YICT Crane Structural Maintenance
YICT operates three Mitsubishi, three ZPMC, seven Mitsui, and two Hyundai cranes at their Yantian terminal facility. The cranes had not previously been inspected using NDT techniques such as MT or UT. Liftech performed a useful life assessment, developed a comprehensive structural maintenance program, and prepared NDT inspection manuals.
Maryland Port Seagirt Marine Terminal Crane Structural Maintenance
MPA operates seven similar Sumitomo dockside cranes at Seagirt Marine Terminal. The cranes had not previously been inspected using NDT techniques such as MT or UT. Liftech performed a structural condition survey and developed structural inspection manuals.