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 News Release
October 6, 2005
Airlift Solves Crane Parts Requirement
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| Model 18000 Lattice Boom being loaded on the Antonov AN-124 Russian heavy transport aircraft headed for Baku. |
A giant cargo plane loaded with crane components has been airlifted to Baku,
Azerbaijan to ensure oil production continues unabated on the important
Central Azeri Platform in the Caspian Sea. The parts were sent by Manitowoc
Crane CARE as a matter of priority due to the global demand for oil. Crane
CARE is Manitowoc Crane Group’s after-sales customer support brand.
The Antonov AN-124 Russian heavy transport aircraft, one of the largest
airplanes in the world, left General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee
September 22 loaded with lattice boom sections for a Manitowoc Model 18000
crawler crane. Each boom section weighs up to 19 USt (17 t) apiece so few
other aircraft could handle such a heavy load. An Antonov AN-124 has a 150 USt
(136 t) capacity, allowing it to airlift the crane components with ease.
Three Manitowoc Model 18000 lattice boom cranes are working on different
sections of the Central Azeri Platform in Baku. The crane has a rated capacity
of 825 USt (750 t).
Manitowoc’s Model 18000, a highly popular crane among rental and rigging
companies around the globe, includes a 48,800 lb (217 kN) line pull with 1.25
in (32 mm) wire rope, CAN-BUS and EPIC technology. Power is provided from a
600 hp (447 kW) engine.
The majority of oil field projects taking place in Azerbaijan are as a result
of a 30-year contract signed in 1994 to develop three old fields in the
country – Azeri, Chirag and the deepwater portions of Gunashli. The deal was
inked by an international consortium that comprised Azerbaijan International
Operating Company (AIOC), along with a collection of 10 major oil companies
headed by BP. Total reserves are estimated between three and five billion
barrels of oil.
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 foodservice equipment in the
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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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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