PALFINGER’s knuckle boom cranes are designed to lift high loads with the jib extended and to provide the operator with great flexibility during lifting operations. Among other functions, they are used for pipe and boat handling. Thanks to their outstanding flexibility in radius, our knuckle boom cranes make it easy and safe to load and unload vessels and handle different materials. The improved level of control makes the crane ideal for offshore lifting operations in higher sea states.
Low in weight and with a compact size in parking position, the knuckle boom cranes from PALFINGER MARINE are sleek and powerful tools for all kinds of working environments. Available with lifting moments from130–30,000 kNm and many optional features, our knuckle boom cranes are designed to individual needs and requirements.
APPLICATIONS
MARINE
PALFINGER knuckle boom cranes for marine applications move extremely heavy loads while the compact fold down position leaves more room on deck. The improved level of control makes the knuckle boom crane ideal for offshore lifting operations. The cranes are a preferred solution for heavy lifting of provision, service equipment or container and cargo handling.
- Provision cranes
- Service cranes
- Container and cargo handling cranes
OFFSHORE
The knuckle boom cranes of PALFINGER MARINE are designed to lift high loads with extended jib and provide the operator with great flexibility during lifting operations. Severe weather conditions and heavy seas introduce oscillating motions to suspend loads. The improved level of control makes the knuckle boom crane ideal for offshore lifting operations on rigs, platforms or offshore vessels in higher sea states.
- Deck cranes (shipboard)
- Ship to Ship cranes
- Pipe handling cranes
- Boat handling cranes
WIND
PALFINGER knuckle boom cranes for the wind industry ensure safe and fast loading and unloading of supply vessels and flexible material handling on the substation. The wind cranes are customized to accommodate any sea state (SWH). Optional features add extra functionality for safe operation. Knuckle boom cranes for the wind industry are designed according to customer requirements.
- Substation cranes
FEATURES
- Hoisting capacity up to 100 metric tons
- Jib radius up to 50 meters
- Long-life surface treatment: corrosion protection
- Operation from control platform on crane
- Integrated electro hydraulic drive / HPU
- Continuous slewing
- Low / high temperature operations
- Anti-collision system
OPTIONS
- Constant tensioning
- Remote control/operator’s cabin
- Overload protection systems: MOPS, AOPS
- Lifting of personnel – man-riding
- External hydraulic power packs
- Active Heave Compensation (AHC)
- ATEX Zone 1 and 2 execution
- Tugger winches
- Spray metalizing
- Different painting systems
- Crane certification acc. to selected rules and regulations