Hoisting the main sails

Rugged, safe and reliable lifting are
said to be the key qualities for JD
Neuhaus air operated lifting
equipment for the shipyard and
offshore industries.

Work undertaken with the kit
includes installation and disassembly
procedures for propellers and drive
shafts together with rudder blades
and shafts, as well as both lifting and
removal of heavy equipment in
engine rooms. A typical example has
been the replacement of a 34 tonne
starboard propeller on the US
aircraft carrier Enterprise.

This operation was successfully
carried out underwater using three
JDN Profi air hoists, each with a
capacity of 50 tonnes. JDN lifting
equipment also has an Ex rating as
standard.