INNOVATIVE SCAFFFLOAT SOLUTION INTEGRATED RED ROOSTER LIFTING AIR HOIST FOR SELF-PROPELLED RAFT WITH MOON POOL
CUSTOMER SPECIFICATION
ScaffFloat, a pioneering UK-based company, specializes in utilizing patented plastic floats to create rafts, pontoons, and workboats using standard scaffold materials. With a track record of over 100 successful projects globally, their recent endeavour involved constructing a 14m x 6.4m self-propelled ScaffFloat equipped with a 6m x 4m Moon Pool at its centre. The critical customer specifications included:
- Dimensions: 14m x 6.4m raft with a 6m x 4m Moon Pool
- Functionality: Self-propelled capabilities
- Moon Pool Features: Equipped with a 5t Gantry for lifting items from the water
SOLUTION
To meet the intricate requirements of this project, ScaffFloat combined their patented plastic floats with standard scaffold materials. However, the standout feature was the integration of a 5t Gantry over the Moon Pool. This addition allowed for efficient lifting operations from the water, enhancing the raft’s functionality significantly.
EQUIPMENT PURPOSE
Red Rooster played a crucial role in this project by providing a specialized 3-tonne air hoist tailored to the unique demands of the ScaffFloat setup. The hoist featured:
- Load Capacity: 3 tonnes
- Chain Length: 100m
- Safety Features: Upper and lower limit switches, failsafe automatic internal disc brake, load limiter, built-in mains air shut-off valve
- Control: Equipped with a 5m pendant with an emergency stop function
This custom-configured hoist was integral in the lifting mechanism designed for the 5t Gantry over the Moon Pool. Its safety features, including limit switches, brakes, and emergency stop functions, ensured precise control and safety during lifting operations.
CONCLUSION
The collaboration between ScaffFloat and Red Rooster resulted in the successful creation and delivery of a highly specialized 14m x 6.4m self-propelled ScaffFloat, equipped with a versatile 5t Gantry over a 6m x 4m Moon Pool. This project exemplifies the innovative use of scaffold materials and specialized equipment to fulfil unique customer needs in marine and water-based applications.