Dual Crane Lift – Tubing Machine Unloading and Excavator Assembly, Port Constanța

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