Two Raimondi LRH174 tower cranes are dominating the skyline in Gosford, NSW, as part of the $375 million Archibald by ALAND project.
The cranes, labelled some of the world’s most technologically advanced machines by ALAND, have been specially imported from Italy and will remain on the jobsite for the next 14 months as the two Archibald towers take shape. The mixed-use Archibald by ALAND project will feature 323 residential apartments and penthouses, a 130-room hotel, and multiple food and beverage outlets.
The arrival of the cranes is piquing public interest in the project, with ALAND’s CEO George Tadrosse labelling the Italian manufacturer’s cranes as “next level” thanks to their unique features.
“These cranes feature advanced technology when it comes to manoeuvrability, safety, and energy efficiency,” he said. “They are just another example of how ALAND is leading the way in the building and development industry.”
Raimondi’s LRH174 holds a maximum rated capacity of 10 tonnes on its hydraulic luffing jib. The crane also features a maximum radius of 50m at which it is capable of lifting 2.25 tonnes. Because of the hydraulic unit installed inside the LRH174, raising the jib to its full 85 degrees takes just under two minutes, indicative of the machine’s efficiency. Furthermore, using hydraulic luffing instead of the traditional electric winch and cable system offers faster erection and dismantle times, a faster working speed, and almost 50 per cent more energy efficiency according to Raimondi.
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“Not only is the energy efficiency better for the environment, but it also helps to keep our energy bills down and we can pass those savings on to the customer through lower apartment prices,” said Tadrosse.
Tadrosse also highlights the advantage of the LRH174 over conventional cranes, citing manoeuvrability and safety as the two key points of difference.
“This crane is like a seesaw and with the jib at equilibrium and the hydraulic ram pushing it up and down. In any event of hydraulic failure, the ram is fitted with an anti-cavitation device to ensure the jib is supported at all times of hydraulic pressure loss,” he said.
“In the past, we have seen typical luffing cranes in high winds crash through their buffers over the A-frame and fall over backwards. Due to the seesaw design, this will not happen with a hydraulic luffer.”
Archibald by ALAND was launched in November 2022 and is expected to be completed by 2024.