Potain cranes in Basholi Bridge build
26 June 2014Two Potain MCi 85 A tower cranes are working on the $32m Basholi Bridge construction project in Jammu, India. The 5t capacity cranes are working 12 hours a day performing general lifting duties and pouring concrete.
The two MCi 85 A's are owned by Singla Constructions; the main contractor on the project. The first MCi 85 A was erected in May 2012 and was joined by the second in June 2012. The cranes were climbed alongside the pylons on either side of the river. Both will climb to 110m before the end of the project, scheduled for completion by September 2014.
Devider Rana, P&H head at Singla Constructions, said: "This vast bridge is a key project for India that will give a much needed boost to the area's relatively low economy. We have total confidence in our Potain cranes, given their reach, capacity and proven capabilities. As such, we have put considerable focus on completing the project on time and within budget."
The two MCi 85 As are new cranes, built at Potain's facility in Pune, India. The crane is the most popular Potain tower crane in India. Designed for easy erection the crane has a 25m jib, it can lift 3t at the jib end and with a full 50m jib it can lift 1.3t at jib end.
Basholi Bridge will span 592m across the Raavi River with pylon heights reaching 88m to support a two-lane road that will connect Himachal Pradesh and Punjab with Jammu and Kashmir. The bridge is expected to boost the region's socio-economic status, while increasing tourism and commercial mining opportunities in the region.
