Introduction to Hydraulic Box Boom Marine Cranes

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Length: 22 Min. Year Produced:1988 The hydraulic box boom crane was designed to lift a full range of loads offshore with an emphasis on simplicity, ease of operation, maintenance, and safety. The box boom crane receives its name from the construction of its steel boom. These booms are made of high strength grade steel which have been bent into their box type constructions and then seal welded to prevent internal rust and corrosion. There are three basic types of box boom cranes used on offshore... ... The low profile crane is built to fit with the confines of cramped working areas, such as a cellar deck on a platform or rig, or on top of a heliport where clearance height is crucial for helicopter landings. The boom of the low profile crane is constructed of tubular steel supported by cross beams in a A-frame or box boom fashion