Our customer needed to recover 10 off 140mm ground wires that had been abandoned in a water depth of 110 meters. The wires were situated on the seabed, with one end connected to a drag embedment anchor and the other end free. The most suitable method for this operation would be to employ a wire grapnel to retrieve the wires.
Read MoreSafety and efficiency in tubular handling
The process of bundling and transporting tubulars in the oil and gas industry involves a high concentration of lifts. Traditionally, standard wire rope clips were used to secure the sling eye in the tight choke hitch position. However, this unconventional use of the grip raised several issues for operators.
Read MoreCrosby IPBCNS beam clamps utilized on Madawaska International Bridge project
Thank you to Reed & Reed, Inc. for sharing these incredible photos of progress being made on the construction of the new Madawaska International Bridge. This new bridge replaces the current structure, which is 100 years old and approaching the end of its useful life.
Read MoreTensology uses Crosby Straightpoint COLT to measure elevator rope tension
Tensology has used Crosby Straightpoint’s Clamp On Line Tensionmeter (COLT) to measure tension on eight .74 in (19mm) diameter ropes that lift a heavy, 50t capacity elevator at a major UK steel facility.
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