CIC ORIO Vefour has integrated a second Verlinde VT3 wire rope hoist onto an existing 10-ton overhead crane, as reported by JDL Groupe.
The installation aims to facilitate the synchronised lifting of long and fragile tubular parts using dual hooks, in compliance with standard EN 15011, which mandates simultaneous stopping at the end of travel and load summation.
CIC ORIO Vefour, with over three decades of experience in lifting solutions, specialises in custom and standard crane construction. The company is the exclusive distributor of Verlinde hoist and crane spare parts in the Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur regions.
The project was commissioned by a prominent firm involved in high-voltage substation design, requiring the lifting of delicate and costly tubular components.
CIC ORIO Vefour lifting activity manager Karl Pignata said: “These parts need to be handled using two hooks, to avoid the complex manipulations involved in finding the centre of gravity. This technical evolution aims to secure lifting and optimise production operations.”
The second hoist, identical to the existing one, was selected for its matching 10-ton capacity. The implementation involved replacing a mechanical limiter with an electronic strain-gauge limiter, upgrading the drives for seamless communication between the hoists, and integrating an adjustable electronic limit switch.
The operation, conducted in a confined space classified as a “grey room,” was completed within eight days. The project faced logistical challenges due to the presence of an electric crane and required staggered working hours to ensure timely completion.
