New crane design unveiled in Amsterdam

It has become a tradition for Dutch company Roodberg to exhibit at Metstrade in Amsterdam every November, and for 2024 the company brings something new to its stand (05.760) in the Marina & Yard Pavilion.

Visitors should look out for a 1:16 scale model of a column-mounted slewing crane, specially made for the show to clearly highlight the specifications of a 65 tonne capacity machine currently in build for Wajer Yachts in the south of France.
The SPC65 is fully electric, making it environmentally friendly and easy and precise to operate. Maintenance has also been streamlined, as one of the crane’s special features is the location of its slewing drive at the bottom of the column. An inspection door gives easy access to all components inside the SPC.

All steel box sections are watertight, and the crane is equipped with four Roodberg wire rope hoists, designed for outdoor use in the toughest conditions. And because the four-point lifting yoke is integrated into the horizontal arm of the SPC, the overall height can be much lower than a single-point crane, which can make it easier to obtain planning permission.
Roodberg has designed the crane to be as compact and aesthetically pleasing as possible and, like all of the company’s products, durability, longevity and low maintenance costs are key objectives. This is achieved by using high quality materials, such as stainless steel guide rails as standard, galvanised fasteners, stainless steel control boxes with ventilation and heating to avoid condensation, and a very high quality two component paint finish that seals all cavities and matches the rounded edges of the components for optimum coverage.
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