Description
Al Waha Cranes proudly delivered a custom-engineered 10-ton overhead crane solution to one of the region’s leading EPC contractors in the Oil & Gas sector. Designed, manufactured, installed, and commissioned within just 6 weeks, this project exemplifies our commitment to speed, precision, and engineering excellence.
The crane was installed to enable time-sensitive lifting operations, helping the client kick-start mission-critical operations. From high-load handling to compliance with rigorous oil and gas safety norms, every component of the crane was designed to meet demanding expectations while ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Successful Completed Project
- Client: Prominent EPC contractor in the Oil & Gas industry
- Location: United Arab Emirates
- Crane Supplied: 10T Single Girder Overhead Crane
- Timeframe: Delivered and installed in 6 weeks
- Application: Express deployment for start-up operations
- Special Feature: Fast-track engineering & delivery for Oil & Gas commissioning
The successful installation was a key enabler in accelerating the client’s operational readiness, ensuring that their new facility could begin production on schedule.
Problem
The client faced a pressing challenge:
- They required a 10-ton overhead crane capable of handling medium to heavy-duty lifting within a tight timeline.
- The crane had to be tailored to exact structural dimensions, with high reliability and minimal maintenance requirements, considering the nature of operations in the oil & gas industry.
- There was a strict 6-week operational deadline, critical to the client’s start-up and commissioning schedule.
- Given the high-risk environment, the equipment had to meet stringent safety and performance standards (compliant with UAE/ADNOC and international norms).
A delay in crane deployment would have severely impacted the client’s plant launch, causing both financial and reputational setbacks.
Solution
Al Waha Cranes deployed its full-service project delivery model, combining engineering agility with supply chain efficiency:
- Custom Engineering: The crane was designed as a 10T single girder overhead crane, structurally optimized for the client’s facility layout.
- Rapid Production: Our in-house engineering and production teams accelerated component fabrication, assembly, and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
- Advanced Hoisting: Equipped with a Street Crane hoisting system, the crane delivers reliable and smooth lifting, supported by A5-class duty cycle rating suitable for repetitive industrial tasks.
- Compliance & Safety: All components were selected to meet regional oil & gas safety codes, including anti-corrosive finishes and explosion risk mitigation.
- Expedited Logistics & Installation: Leveraging our regional logistics capabilities, the crane was delivered and installed ahead of schedule.
Process
- Consultation & Requirements Gathering
- Conducted a technical workshop with the client’s engineering and procurement teams.
- Identified key constraints: load handling, clearance, operating cycles, and deadline.
- Offered feasibility insights on duty classification (A5) for reliability under repetitive loading.
- Engineering Design & Simulation
- Detailed structural and mechanical design completed within 5 days.
- 3D simulations ensured exact compatibility with the facility layout.
- Fatigue life and stress cycles considered for structural integrity and long-term reliability.
- Manufacturing & Quality Control
- Components fabricated with precise tolerances, using high-grade steel and compliant hoist mechanisms.
- Quality assurance protocols executed at every milestone: welding, machining, control panel setup.
- Installation & Commissioning
- Delivered to site and installed by Al Waha’s certified crane technicians.
- Control systems tested for smooth start/stop, load sway minimization, and emergency stop functionality.
- Final load testing and commissioning completed under EPC consultant supervision.
- Handover & Support
- Provided detailed documentation: load charts, maintenance manual, certifications.
- On-site operator training conducted for client’s staff.
- Post-installation support team assigned for routine checks.
Why Al Waha Cranes?
- Speed of Delivery: From design to commissioning in just 6 weeks.
- Oil & Gas Expertise: Proven track record with EPC clients and understanding of hazardous lifting needs.
- Engineering Depth: A5-duty design for higher fatigue resistance and longer crane life.
- Street Crane Partner: Industry-leading UK technology integrated into every lift.
- Trust & Performance: Zero compromise on quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
