Slewing cranes

This section consists all information about slewing cranes for free-fall lifeboat handling.

The group name of Fhs.-type free-fall lifeboat handling cranes represents the various executions of slewing cranes for free-fall lifeboat handling and optionally combined executions with additional rescue boat/raft and/or stores handling functions, with hydraulic powered driven slewing gears. The systems are in full accordance with the present SOLAS-rules and are MED-certified.

Each system consists of:

• pedestal suitable for welding to deck
• column with integrated hydraulic power unit, hydraulic powered driven slewing gear(s) and operation/maintenance platform
• arm in box shape construction
• winch with multi-disc brake and hydraulic motor
• hydraulic system with pumps, control and relief valves, cylinder with Chromium-plated stainless steel rod, hydraulic motor and return-line filter
• electric system with stainless steel starter box with push buttons for on-deck installation
• wire rope in galvanized (anti-corrosion) non-rotating steel
• suspension according to the latest DIN-standards

additionally for rescue boat and/or liferaft handling features:

• stored power system with accumulator and pressure control system
• winch for rescue boat and/or liferaft handling
• suspension for rescue boat and/or liferaft handling
• remote control of the stop-go type
• jockey pulley for retrieving of the empty hook

options:

• electric proportional remote control or radio remote control
• explosion proof execution
• extra power unit for life saving functions connected to emergency circuit
• flood light on arm connected to the ship's emergency circuit