Appleton Marine Equipment
Knuckle Boom Cranes
Model KB knuckle boom marine and offshore cranes built to ABS and API-2C minimum design standards for platforms, FPSOs and ships.
Description
The Model KB knuckle boom crane is used on offshore platforms, FPSOs and ships. It has Cr, Ni-Cr or stainless luff and jib cylinder rods and shares the construction standards of Appleton Marine's other cranes. Each crane is load tested at Appleton Marine's Wisconsin plant and supplied with a Test Procedure and Acceptance Report.
Key features
- Minimum design standard: ABS and API-2C
- USCG failsafe operation
- Variety of control options
- Simultaneous operation of two or more functions
- Heat treated 17-4 stainless steel pins
- AISI 316 stainless fasteners (3/4" dia. & smaller)
- Monel grease fittings and continuous welds
- Pedestal interface to suit customer requirements
- 360° continuous rotation with limits available
- Acrylic epoxy marine coating system
- Factory assembled and tested
Applications
- Offshore platforms and FPSOs
- Shipboard material handling
Specifications
| Minimum design standard | ABS and API-2C |
|---|---|
| Rotation | 360° continuous rotation with limits available |
| Pins | Heat treated 17-4 stainless steel |
| Fasteners | AISI 316 stainless (3/4" dia. & smaller) |
| Coating | Acrylic epoxy marine coating system |
| Cylinder rods | Cr, Ni-Cr or stainless (luff and jib) |
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