25.11.2016

3,400 tonne capacity jib progresses

UK international heavy lift and transport company ALE is moving ahead with the fabrication of its new 100 metre long, 3,400 tonne capacity heavy duty jib for its AL.SK190 and AL.SK350 cranes. Being a modular design it can be used in various configurations and be fully containerised to reduce transport costs.

ALE says work began in March using the latest and strongest grades of steel and specialist welding procedures for every single weld, as well as providing a fully traceable material and weld location plan. All main components are being fabricated in Europe.

The first jib measuring 37 metres long will be mounted on an AL.SK350 with a 113 metre main boom to lift modules weighing up to 3,000 tonnes. The job is planned for mid next year.
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The first jib measuring 37 metres long will be mounted on an AL.SK350 with a 113 metre main boom to lift modules weighing up to 3,000 tonnes.

ALE’s construction manager Tim van As said: “We recognised the client’s demand to lift heavier and higher so utilised our in-house R&D team to design a jib with the versatility and capacity required. The build is progressing well, we are on track with the construction schedule and we expect the jib to be built by the end of 2016.”