09/12/2025
Airport lifting!
We were asked by our partner NDW and client Brussels Airport Mechanics department to assist in the removal of a water lock gate.
This gate serves as an emergency block off to protect the waterways downstream from flooding in case of extreme rainfall.
Because there is always a risk of operating the crane at height in close proximity to airplaines, we received a very strict height tolerance of 10m which was not to be interfered.
In situations like these we enjoy using Palfinger's SRC (Synchronized Rope Control) which automatically controls rope winch operation while extending or retracting the crane. This allows me to operate one more function at a time and be more efficient at the job.
RTC (Rope Tension Control) also allows for easy stowing of the winch cable on the flyjib, which makes switching from fixed hook to rope winch extremely fast. Definitely a comfort increase on a large knuckleboom π
I really hope you enjoy this in-depth video about the job, please let me know what you think. Do you like these types of video's?
We have been away for a long time, and Im sorry for that. ππ It's been quite challenging to find a good balance between day to day business operation, operating the crane and also managing our social media.
I will try to make some more nice content for you and share it with pleasure.
Hope you guys are doing well!
Truck and Crane build by .ravels and .palfinger
The PK1050TEC engineered to perfection by π€©
Thanks to NDW for their trust in us as their partner for this job!