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bullet Reels for storage of customers product, long and short term rental, up to 9.2 dia
bullet Under rollers 7 systems for transpooling pipe reel to reel or reel to carousel 80Te to 300Te capacity
bullet Reel Handler, a versatile self loading 250 Te capacity reeling machine capable of being road transported and assembled around flexible pipe reels which can lift and turn the reel for loading or offloading pipe or, by the use of caterpillar tracks, transport the reel.
bullet Powered reels for ship to rig hose handling flex pipe installation
bullet Shear (750 Te x 600m jaw) for cutting waste pipe into managable lengths
bullet Tooling for inspection, pigging, pressure testing and assisting reterminations
bullet Portable office and changing facilities
bullet Portable covered workspace for all weather quayside operations
bullet Linear tensioners and rollers for flexible pipe handling
bullet Carousel 60Te capacity for economical storage of risers and jumpers on custom road transportable bobbins
bullet Pallet & Turntable loading system for economical jumper installation
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SELF LOADING REEL HANDLER

(Recently upgraded to 250 Te capacity) International Patent application No PCT/GB02/02400

The flowline reel handler is a versatile self loading reeling machine that can lift and rotate up to 250 Te 9.2m diameter reels and move reels from quayside to storage locations.

 

The design incorporates a number of unique features that allow reel handling in locations where heavy cranage is expensive to mobilise, as all assembly and loading equipment is incorporated in the mob package. No external crane support is required. When dismantled the reel handler loads on 2 x 40' semi trailers complete with site office, tracks, power pack, hydraulic jacks and tools. Assembly time is approximately 6 hours depending on configuration and site conditions, however recent modifications allow the machine to be driven around a reel in a "U" shape. This radically reduces turn around time for multiple reel operations.

The machine can be assembled in 3 modes. You only pay for the mode you require.

 


aerial view

 

1. Self Loading Under Roller

Framework is built around the reel and lifts reel off crades. Specifications and rates available on request.

Standard configuration caters for transportation cradles used with Well Stream 26' and 28' reels, Coflexip 78.44.55 & 8.6m reels on 7m cradles and NKT 9.2m reels on 6m cradles. Machine versatility makes a range of configurations available to suit virtually any reel. Adjustable wheel pressure for true 4 wheel drive, optimising available drive friction and line pull.

   

2. Straddle Carrier

The addition of 2 heavy caterpillar track assemblies either side of the reel allows the self loading under roller frame to be lifted to permit transport about the quay and adjacent hard standing. The crawler tracks have low ground pressure and transit on steel plates to avoid damage to concrete surfaces and allow skid steering. Storage area requires only a well-compacted gravel surface, suitable for laden trucks.

The controllability, wide stable foot print and minimal lift height sets new standards for safety and risk reduction in quayside transportation of heavy reels

reel handler

 
       
3. Crane Loaded Under Roller

A standard configuration 4-wheel-drive under roller, fully adjustable for all common reel sizes.

Power Pack

A diesel driven 50kw unit is suitable for most applications, however larger units for faster transit speeds can be provided along with zoned, electric or ultra quiet units on request.

Offshore Use

The under roller wheel carriages and grillage can be used offshore in certain applications where environmental and vessel conditions permit.

Optional double-flanged wheels and additional hold down equipment increase security and line pull. In certain applications the loaded machine could be driven directly onto a barge.
 

 

 

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Flowline Specialists Ltd, Mill of Crichie, Fyvie, Aberdeenshire AB53 8QL
Tel: +44(0)1651 891890
e-mail: alistair@flowlinespecialists.com