In a complex operation carried out in Adana, Turkey, last year, Sarens demonstrated their expertise in heavy lifting. The task was performed on behalf of their client, Gemont Endüstri Tesisleri İmalat ve Montaj A.S., and the project owner, SASAPolyester San. Tic. A.S., and it involved a range of specialized equipment as CC8800-1 with a boom booster, LR1750, CC2400-1, small mobile cranes and special spreaders.
One of the key challenges was that the project site wasn’t suitable for cranes larger than the CC8800. In response, Sarens devised an engineering solution that utilized the CC8800-1 with a boom booster.
In total, Sarens managed to lift 41 heavy units, including impressive components such as a 700-tonne, 22-meter oxidation reactor, a 700-tonne, 52-meter rectification column, and five 350-tonne, 52-meter silos. Installing each silo involved the CC8800-1 crawling approximately 100 meters before lifting in conjunction with the LR1750.
The equipment was transported from Germany in just eight days, although customs clearance added another 26 days to the timeline. Subsequently, it was efficiently moved to the job site within three days and assembled in a mere 18 days. Transporting the primary crane necessitated the use of 100 trailers between the port and the job site, while 12 jib sections were delivered via 12 trailers from Croatia.
Despite facing challenges such as a devastating earthquake, strong winds, and heavy rainfall that caused work delays, the Sarens team successfully completed the demanding lifts. Their efforts were recognized when the client’s project manager personally thanked the on-site team, which included two project managers, two site supervisors, eight to ten crane operators, and one engineer.
