The Travelling Load Stabilising System enhances stability and safety during the installation of wind turbine components.

Schiedam, the Netherlands, 19 December 2024 – Huisman has received an order for the delivery of a Travelling Load Stabilising System, which will be integrated into both 3,000+mt Leg Encircling Cranes for Havfram’s two new NG-20000X-HF Wind Turbine Installation Vessels. This innovative system provides enhanced stability and control during the installation of wind turbine components, including blades, nacelles, and tower segments.

The Travelling Load Stabilising System, developed by Huisman and Siemens Gamesa in 2023, utilizes advanced technology to facilitate the installation of wind turbine components. The system is designed to reduce safety risks, shorten cycle times, and improve workability during installation. By integrating this technology into Havfram’s new vessels, the effectiveness and reliability of the installation process are significantly enhanced.

The system consists of two pairs of tuggers working together to stabilize the load’s position. One pair of tuggers is mounted on independent trolleys that travel along an integrated rail on the crane boom. This increases the overall stability of the system, resulting in more reliable and effective control.

Thanks to a specially designed control system, the system maintains the actual position of the load, resulting in much higher positional accuracy compared to conventional tugger systems that rely on constant tension. The system is also designed to automatically return to its set position in case of unexpected overload.

The Travelling Load Stabilising System will function as an integral part of the cranes and can be operated from both the crane cabins and an optional walk-around box (WAB).

Features & benefits of the Travelling Load Stabilising System

• Effective load control because tuggers are always at the optimal elevation.
• The boom trolleys have a much higher stiffness compared to flexible tagline increasing control and workability.
• The winches operate in position control which is much stiffer compared to constant tension mode
• Operation of the tuggers is fully integrated with the crane’s control system.
• On request tuggers can be automated for specific tasks with all other crane parameters as input.
• Suitable for lifting operations.
  • Time consuming boom luffing is not required.
  • Suitable for man riding.

ABOUT HUISMAN

Huisman is a worldwide supplier of step changing technical solutions to the world’s leading companies in renewable energy, oil and gas, civil, naval and entertainment markets. Projects vary from stand-alone components to highly engineered integrated systems, from concept to installation and life time support. Huisman operations are divided between offices in The Netherlands, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Norway, Singapore and the USA and facilities in The Netherlands, Brazil, Czech Republic and China.

Contact Information

Annet Stuurman – Manager PR & Communications
Tel.: +31 (0)88 070 22 22
Email: astuurman@huisman-nl.com
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