Hoist System With World’s Largest Construction Hoist
Nov 1, 2017
With 27,225 lb. of lifting capacity and almost triple the floor area of other large hoists, Alimak Hek’s Mammoth Triplex is the world’s largest construction hoist. It was recently used in construction of the New York University Langone Kimmel Pavilion hospital in New York City, a US$1.2-billion expansion project scheduled for completion in 2018. Due to limited space at the site of the 21-story, 830,00 -sq.-ft. facility, there was very little room for a tower crane, so alternate sides of the Mammoth Triplex’s mast sections were outfitted to accommodate two high-speed Alimak Scando 650 FC-S hoists for personnel. The system also had an Alimak Scando TM 60/55 FC hoist for personnel and materials.
Alimak Scando 650 FC-S is one of the world’s fastest hoists, with speeds of up to 300 fpm, increasing efficiency by allowing hundreds of workers to access different floors at various times. The system was outfitted with safety equipment, including overload sensors, self-greasing reservoirs and the Alimak Hek A3 online monitoring system to troubleshoot potential problems.
The NYC installation earned the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPA) Product of the Year award in the climbing work platform/hoists category, with Alimak Hek honored during a gala in London attended by more than 450 industry professionals. IAPA judges described the installation as “a fantastic three-in-one product, with a central materials hoist flanked by two high-speed passenger hoists. A massive hoist arrangement for demanding projects. Very impressive engineering.”
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