The world’s biggest crane, which is due to be installed at the construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant in Somerset, has been unveiled by its Belgian manufacturer.
Sarens has designed, built and will operate the SGC-250 crane, which can lift a maximum of 5,000 tonnes. Even at a radius of 100m, it can still lift 200t and while doing so the ground pressure remains below 25t/m2.
The main boom is 118m and can be extended up to 160m, while the jib can be extended up to 100m, allowing a height of 250m or a radius of 275m. The crane, which sits on double ring beams with an outer diameter of no more than 48.5m can operate two hook blocks, one on the main boom and one on the job.
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