Lifting Arrangement for Skids
Lifting Arrangement for Skids
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I am designing a new lifting arrangement at work. It is for lifting skids ranging from 30 tonne to 60 tonne in weight.
I am proposing using 4 slings which will be connected just before each corner of the skid. As each skid has different dimensions in terms of length and weight i am trying to design a lifting arrangement which would be universal to all skids as well as being cost effective. Do you think it would be possible to use 4 slings which have a combined SWL over 60 tonne. the front sling slings will be seperated from each other using a spacer beam which is smaller in width than the skids. This also applies to the rear set of slings. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
The length of the skids range from 7m to 9m.
The width of the skids range from 3m to 6m.
I am proposing using 4 slings which will be connected just before each corner of the skid. As each skid has different dimensions in terms of length and weight i am trying to design a lifting arrangement which would be universal to all skids as well as being cost effective. Do you think it would be possible to use 4 slings which have a combined SWL over 60 tonne. the front sling slings will be seperated from each other using a spacer beam which is smaller in width than the skids. This also applies to the rear set of slings. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
The length of the skids range from 7m to 9m.
The width of the skids range from 3m to 6m.





RE: Lifting Arrangement for Skids
RE: Lifting Arrangement for Skids
RE: Lifting Arrangement for Skids
1. Off centered loading
2. Dynamic loading (lifting/swinging)
In general, you will probably want to include a higher safety factor so you won't exceed the SWL for any single sling.
For the skid itself... not knowing the skid design or how it is currently being lifted, the idea of lifting at the 4 corners definitely throws up a red flag in my mind. The skid should be evaluated to determine suitability of the intended loads.
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RE: Lifting Arrangement for Skids
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Keep in mind that there are a number of rules and regulations for such items.
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