An Intercity Express “Bullet Train” in Taiwan has been successfully lifted onto a transport vessel using Modulift spreader beams.
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Modulift spreader beams have been used to help lift a new EMU3000 “Bullet Train” onto a transport vessel at the Hualien Port in Taiwan, ready for installation.
The beams form part of a lifting package put together by Modulift’s Japanese distributor Nakamura Industry Co. Ltd.
Nakamura’s configuration had its customer deploying two MOD 34 spreader beams at a span of 3.5m, therefore creating four lifting points underneath the train for even weight distribution.
The EMU3000 arrived at the port on a cargo ship and was then safely lifted onto a transportation vessel; The two spreader beams had drop link attachments as well as shackles at the end of each beam. The configuration also had synthetic round slings below the beams and wire rope slings above.
Sumihide Haruta, Executive Officer and General Manager, Sales Division at Nakamura Industry Co, Ltd. said the versatility of the Modulift spreader beams proved essential to the successful outcome.
“The Modulift spreader beams’ adaptable design allowed our customer to safely configure the lift for the EMU3000; These beams were transported with the train, facilitating easy disassembly, shipping, and reassembly before offloading,” said Sumihide.
The overall project involving the delivery and distribution of the EMU3000 is designed to replace 30-year-old 8-car trains in Taiwan’s transport network.
The desired outcome of the project is to increase passenger capacity and enable passengers to travel around Taiwan in six hours.
Sarah Spivey, Managing Director of Modulift, also paid credit to the Modulift spreader beams.
“Modulift spreader beams are portable, lightweight, and easy to transport and store. They proved to be the ideal lifting solution for safely transporting the train from Japan to Taiwan,” Sarah said.
“We are pleased to be part of this important project in Taiwan, contributing to the enhancement of their rail infrastructure which is due for completion this year,” she added.