Enerpac’s new gantry accessories

Enerpac telescopic hydraulic gantries are available in lifting capacities from 100t to 1,100t. Last year, modular electric powered, header beam side shift units were introduced for the entire telescopic gantry range. This year top swivel kits were added allowing additional header beams to be mounted on the top of side shift unit. This allows crossbeams to be installed for more complex lifting arrangements.

The Enerpac powered side shift can also be used on other manufacturers’ gantry systems and fixed beam lifting and hoist systems by using a stand-alone electrical panel with 25m corded pendant control and optional side shift cable reels.

Among the new gantry accessories also included are skid track end stops to prevent overtravel of the gantry legs; engineered cribbing and shims to ensure more accurate skid track levelling; and track stands (built to specific customer requirements) allowing the gantry legs and track to be elevated in specific applications.

Synthetic slings are often used in heavy lift projects. Enerpac says its new header beam and side shift sling guides provide a smooth path for the slings and protection from abrasion caused by rubbing on the header beam, or routing over hard edges of the side shifts.

Another newly-launched product is the portable power distribution box. It provides a consolidated connection from a single power source such as a generator, which in turn is used to power four gantry legs. “This effectively extends the reach of the electrical supply where power access could be problematic,” Enerpac explained.

“The new accessories are a significant enhancement to our hydraulic gantry range,” said Pete Crisci, product line director, Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology. “In particular, the side shift top swivel opens up the possibility of using Enerpac header beams and side shifts interchangeably with other header beams to achieve lifting configurations simply not possible with traditional gantry lifting systems.”