100 Axle Lines SPMTs Assist 3200t Giant Bridge Section Roll on the Barge-TrailerHome

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With the strong support from TrailerHome's SPMT, Guangdong LIFT Engineering Machinery Co.,Ltd(GPEC) 

was contracted by Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry to transport 3200t giant bridge section roll-on barge for
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge project in Zhongshan, Guangdong province.

  

This giant bridge section, which total weighed 3,200 tones and had the dimensions 132.6 m x 33.1 m, were 

transported from the fabrication facility yard to the barge by using total 100-axle lines SPMTs. So, how to move

 this giant steel structure onto the barge safely and accurately? As there's over 20m distance from the bridge 

section and barge, crane is not suitable for this project. Based on the analysis of actual situation, our client 

GPEC choose the better solution of Self Propelled Modular Trailer (SPMT), which is more cost

-effective and easier to operate.

Detail SPMT transport system configuration: 

100 axle lines TJ-S2.43 SPMT (10 units - 6 lines module, 10 units - 4 lines module) compose 4 big SPMT modules

4 PPU (390kw Mercedes Benz engine for Power Pack Unit)

1 Wireless Remote control

 

Normally it will take 5-6 hours to roll-on, but in this project, we need complete the whole process in 2 hours as the

 reason of Tidal influence. Also, high precision is essential for roll-on, deviation is controlled smaller than 5mm in 

every 100m movement. This requires everyone and every steps close-cooperation and no mistake permitted. 

  

The most difficult is, when SPMT move onto the barge, the barge will swing and tilt with the change of weight. So how 

to keep it balance? Thanks to the hydraulic steady system of Tianjie SPMT, which adopt reliable German brand main 

components and have hydraulic compensation stroke of approx. 700mm (±350mm). Hydraulic support cylinder on

 suspension is connected to each other by steel pipes and hose. One cut-off valve (ball valve) is used for grouping the 

hydraulic cylinders. Support system is set to three hydraulic groups according to cargo weight, center of gravity location

 and road conditions. This ensures a uniform axle load on rough road while running. Besides, the barge is equipped 

with pressurized cabin to outward drainage to ensure the balance.

Through two hours efforts, TrailerHome's SPMT successfully assist the 3200t giant bridge section roll-onto the barge,

 this isthe first step of HZMB CB02 project, one historic move in Chinese Bridge Construction area. But For Tianjie, this 

is just another case with SPMT.

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