First lift for 100t hoist

The inaugural lift for a Profi TI 100t air-operated hoist unit has been successfully accomplished at the St Fergus gas terminal on the North East coast of Scotland. The hoist was recently added to the J D Neuhaus hire range, and is believed to be one of the largest air driven hoists available for hire in Europe. It complements an extensive range of fully Ex rated JDN hoists, with lift capacities from 250kg to 100t, available to hire from the J D Neuhaus service centre in Aberdeen.

The important task of lifting a furnace from a dedicated low-loader unit within the live area of the St Fergus gas terminal was undertaken by Enermech, a lifting company with headquarters in Aberdeen.

The lift site was in close proximity to gas pipes which carry up to 20% of the daily gas supplies required for the UK.Mobile cranes were not permitted in the live area, so a premanufactured lifting frame was supplied to support both the hoist and the load. After positioning within the plant, the lift, transfer and positioning of the furnace was safely and successfully carried out, providing a cost effective solution.