Shipbuilder Tersan Tersanecilik has installed what it believes to be the biggest overhead crane in Turkey.
The 1,000 tonne machine, manufactured by Vinçsan, has a maximum lifting capacity of 550 tonnes. It has a 65 m span, a 50 m hoisting height and a total height of 67 m. Hoisting speed is 2 m/min, while trolley speed is a maximum 20 m/min.
Written by Euan Youdale – 15 Feb 2010
