Description:
Kran provided two mobile cranes to support TransTruck VLD for a half-day heavy lifting operation at Port Constanța, Dana 89–90 (Steel Cems yard). The job involved the coordinated unloading of excavator components and a tubing machine weighing approximately 60 tonnes from a truck, followed by positioning and mounting of the excavator.
Equipment Used:
- Terex Demag AC100-5 (100 t) – Main lifting crane
- Faun ATF 45-3 (45 t) – Tail/assisting crane
Location:
Port Constanța – Dana 89–90, in the yard of Steel Cems SRL
Duration:
Half day
Scope of Work:
- Dual crane lift for safe unloading of a 60 t tubing machine
- Precise maneuvering and placement in confined yard conditions
- Follow-up assembly of excavator components on site
Technical Notes
Lifting Configuration:
- Main Crane: Terex Demag AC100-5 (100 t capacity) – primary lifting and slewing
- Assist Crane: Faun ATF 45-3 (45 t capacity) – tailing and support for controlled positioning
Rigging: Dual-crane tandem lift with spreader bars and heavy-duty chain slings
Ground Conditions: Compacted yard surface with wet patches; steel mats used for stability where necessary
Safety Measures:
- Full lift plan and tandem lifting procedure prepared and approved prior to operation
- Certified operators and riggers on site
- Exclusion zones established and supervised during lifting
Special Considerations:
- Tight working area inside Steel Cems yard required precise coordination between cranes
- Tandem lift ensured balanced load distribution and safe maneuvering of the 60 t tubing machine