Construction: Tower
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Because of their tall, slender shape and heavy weight, wind towers must be carefully erected with cranes, while being careful not to tip them over. Shackles support safe assembly work.
Products used: Crosby Anchor/Omega Type Shackle
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Crosby's shackles have the highest safety rates in the industry, hoisting towers securely and contributing to safe construction operations.
Construction: Blade
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Installation and replacement of blades weighing several tens of tons at heights of more than 100 meters is not an easy task.
The Airpes clamping system, which can constantly measure the center of gravity of the blades, makes this dangerous work safe and efficient.
The Airpes clamping system, which can constantly measure the center of gravity of the blades, makes this dangerous work safe and efficient.
Products used: Crosby Airpes Yoke Blade Clamp
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Long blades are held securely, and the center of gravity is measured and balanced with a hydraulic adjustment device.
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In combination with the following service kit, the telemeter and camera precisely measure the distance between the hub and the clamp, allowing you to safely and constantly locate the center of gravity of the blade for installation and removal operations, even at high elevations.
Contents of the service kit
Camera
Telemeter: Measures distance from ground to nacelle or blade
Data Feedback (DFB) display: Remote control to constantly monitor safety elements of the clamp
Products used: Kito LB Lever Hoist
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KITO's LBs is a powerful tool for installing relatively small blades. The lever hoist itself is compact and can quickly and safely adjust the length of the chain, allowing for smooth blade positioning by suspending it with two units.
Products used: Crosby McKISSICK Hook Blocks
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Crosby's large capacity hook blocks, which use alloy steel to achieve safety and weight reduction, are available in a lineup up to 300 tons, and can also be used to safely install medium-sized hubs and blades.
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