Features and Benefits
Crosshead and Free Fall Arrestor system
- Automatically disengages upon the restoration of required rope tension
- Includes cable gripping and rail gripping mechanisms as part of the standard scope of supply
Latching mechanisms
- Latching mechanism must be charged electrically to disengage the interface lever from the travel rails to allow the crosshead to release. An air option is also available for moderate climates.
- 24-volt signal for latching operations
- Fail-safe mode is locked.
- Provides secondary safety lock to allow employees to work on a suspended load (cutting tool)
- Latch does not need to be energized to allow parking of the crosshead
Specifications
API 8A and 8C
Industries
• Oil & Gas
• Downstream Processing
Configurations
Crossheads are available in two designs:
- Shoe-type – Two rectangular shaped shoes which ride inside the structure’s beams
- Wheeled-type – Four wheel blocks with spring-loaded guides in two planes ride on a track attached to the structure’s beams.
