Enerpac has announced the new LHS4-2 for skidding loads up to 400 tons (362.9 tonnes). ‘LH’ in the system’s nomenclature stands for ‘low height’. The company says the system is easy and quick to deploy. It’s also compatible with its earlier LHSS400 skidding system.
The LHS4-2 has a new track coupling system that does not require tools to assemble and longer tracks designed to allow quicker track assembly.
Its modular design comprises a series of skid beams, skid tracks and hydraulic push-pull units. Loads travel over special PTFE-coated pads placed on the skid tracks to reduce friction. The push-pull cylinders are powered by a standard Enerpac split flow pump to ensure each skid beam travels synchronously. It also allows bi-directional operation – avoiding the need to reposition cylinders when switching skidding direction.
The LHS4-2 uses a simple hand twist motion to connect the track together in place of the bolting joint used for the earlier skidding system. While track lengths have increased from 955 mm to 1433 mm. Both features, taken together, allow the skidding system to be assembled and disassembled more easily and quickly. Enerpac has developed new skid track handling hooks for a more ergonomic assembly. For ease of transport and storage, the LHS4-2 skidding system is supplied in a steel transport frame, allowing the complete system to be transported and stored safely.
The LHS4-2 Starter Kit includes 10 skid track units, enough for two lines of 7m each, two push-pull units, four skid beams, handling tools and the transport frame. A Skid Track Kit is also available comprising a transport frame and 14 skid tracks for two 10m lines.
“The new LHS4-2 skidding system marks a step change in efficiency and productivity for skidding loads up to 400T,” says Pete Crisci, Commercial Manager – Americas, Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology. “With the LHS4-2 we’re setting the benchmark for ease of deployment, handling and storage of skidding systems for heavy lift projects.”
For more information on the Enerpac LHS4-2 skidding system, visit www.enerpac.com.
