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News Release
November 21, 2006
Potain introduces new special application crane
As demand for energy grows in Asia-Pacific, contractors are looking for
equipment suited to the construction of power generation plants. One company
providing a range of equipment for this work is Manitowoc Crane Group, whose
Potain tower crane brand has launched a new special application crane
particularly suited to dam construction and other infrastructure work.
Potain’s
special application cranes are the largest available from MCG and are commonly
found on bridge constructions, power stations, shipyards, dams and other large
projects. The new crane in the product line is designated MD 1100 and is based
on the industry leading technology used throughout the company’s product range.
Gerard
Vezant, sales director for Potain special application cranes, said the company
is now the recognized market leader in large tower cranes.
“The
Potain brand is now the crane of choice on a growing number of power projects
in the Asia-Pacific region,” he said. “This new MD 1100 will follow suit and
will be of particular interest to the Chinese and Vietnamese markets where dam
construction is gathering momentum. The crane has excellent lifting
capabilities when fitted with a bucket which makes it ideal for concrete
pouring on dam constructions.”
The first new MD 1100 is working
for Chinese hydropower contractor Gezhouba Construction Group on the
construction of the Keng Kou dam in Hunan province, southern China.
The
MD 1100 can lift up to 50 t while its maximum radius is 80 m Maximum load at
jib end is 10.6 t The MD 1100 uses 4 m x 4 m mast sections that are 5.7 m
tall. These dismantle into 2 m x 2 m sections for easier transport inside a
12.2 m container. A compact counter jib of 24 m also features.
The MD
1100 can reach free-standing heights of up to 104.7 m when mounted on its 10 m
x 10 m chassis base. As mentioned, the crane works well with concrete buckets
of either 3 m3 or 6 m3 volume, allowing it to pour loads of 10 t or 20 t
respectively. The crane can lift the 20 t load out to 50 m, which gives it a
10 m reach advantage over competitors in the same class. Hoist speeds of up to
46 m/s are achievable with these loads. Hoisting power comes from Potain’s 180
kW 250LCC winch.
About The Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes,tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line of cold-focused equipment for the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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