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TECHNICAL GUIDE

VCT-S

TECHNICAL GUIDE

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FEM CLASSIFICATION

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According to FEM classification, two fundamental criteria must be taken into account : : - the type of duty (load spectrum)(k) - average daily operated time (Tm) I ) type of duty (load spectrum) I.a ) Approximate determination
LIGHT (k < or = at 0.5) Occasional full load. Usually light load. Small fixed load. Load %
100%

40% 10% 10 40 50

HEAVY (0.63 < k < or = at 0.8 ) Repetitive full load. Usually average load. Heavy fixed load.

Load %
100%

40%

50

50

MEDIUM (0.5 < k < or = at 0.63) Occasional full load. Usually light load. Average fixed load.

Operating time % Operating time % Load % Load % VERY HEAVY 100% 100% 80% (0.8 < k < ou = 1 ) 73% Usually almost full 47% load. 20% Very heavy fixed load.
17 17 17 50
90 10

Operating time %

Operating time %

I.b ) Strict determination For an exact classification into groups the cubic mean value k referred to the load to be lifted is required. It is calculated by using the following formula :
C1 3 T1 C2 3 T 2 C 3 3 T 3 k = . + . + . +.... Cm Tm Cm Tm Cm Tm
3

since the life of the mechaniXS is inversely proportional to the third power of the load. Symbols : C1, C2, C3, ... useful or partial load T1, T2, T3, ... daily operating time under useful or partial load Tm = T1+T2+T3+... average daily operated time

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II ) Daily operated time (Tm) Tm is the daily operated time with load and without load III ) Determination of the FEM classification

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Class of duty (load spectrum) service < 0,5 h k k < 0,5 light medium 0,5< k <0,63 1 Cm 0,63< k <0,8 1 Bm heavy very heavy 0,8< k < 1 1 Am

<1h 1 Cm 1 Bm 1 Am 2m

Average daily operating time in hours <2h <4h <8h 1 Bm 1 Am 2m 1 Am 2m 3m 2m 3m 4m 3m 4m 5m

< 16 h 3m 4m 5m -

> 16 h 4m 5m -

IV ) FEM classification checking It is necessary to check the Duty factor and the Number of starts per hour. Duty factor = (lifting time + lowering time) (lifting time +idle time+ lowering time + idle time) 1 Bm 25% 150 400 V ) FEM / ISO / HMI Group FEM Group ISO Group HMI 1Bm M3 H2 1Am M4 H3 2m M5 H4 3m M6 H5 4m M7 H5 5m M8 H6 1 Am 30% 180 800 2m 40% 240 1600 3m 50% 300 3200 4m 60% 360 6300 .

GROUPE Duty factor Number of starts per hour

5m 60% 360 12500

Operating time with full load for 250 days/year

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DESCRIPTION

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Electric cubicle Coffret lectrique

Hoisting motor with brake Moteur de levage avec frein

Drum bearing Roulement de tambour

Drum Tambour Hoisting gear Rducteur de levage RopeGuide Curseur option

Frame structure Poutre de charge

Load sensor Limiteur de charge Upper safety limit switch Surcourse haut de scurit

Hook block Moufle

Bogie construction with buffers Chariot type boggies Avec butoirs

Travelling motor Moteur de direction

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VCT-S Winch - The Comprehensive Lifting Solution


The VCT-S Winch from VERLINDE provides a lifting solution for any industry and every crane service classification. Thanks to VERLINDE technology, serial production and strict quality control procedures, the VCTS Winch is highly reliable and easy to maintain, especially as the principle of fewer parts means fewer faults is carefully followed throughout its design and production. The VCT-S Winch series includes 6 basic sizes. VCT-S600-900 Winches are suited for both general and process use; VCT-S1000 and VCT-S1100 Winches are for general use. The load range is up to 400 tons, or 800 tons if used in tandem.
Flange-mounted machinery for a compact hoisting unit To minimize space requirements and reduce supporting structures, flange-mounted motors and live axle enclosed transmissions are used throughout. Fewer parts and a smaller structure reduces trolley weight. Furthermore, maintenance is reduced and the need for a large supply of spares is avoided. In the production of VCT-S Winches, the design principle of fewer parts - fewer faults is carefully followed. Monitoring reduces downtime An integral element of the VCT-S Winch is VERLINDE Safe Working Monitor (SWM). This collects data on the actual use of each key component. This data can be used to program, in advance, needed maintenance work, thus significantly reducing down-time. In addition to the alarms provided by the SWM, it also registers the actual loading spectrum and calculates the remaining theoretical safe working time according to the FEM classification. Stepless speeds enhance safety The VCT-S Winch is specially designed to utilize modern control systems such as VERLINDE VARIATOR TA and VARIATOR LA frequency converters for crane duty. The latest vectorial speed control technology ensures close coordination between the drives and the operator. Builtin safety features minimize both the risk of accidents and the possibility of winch abuse. Range of automation options The VCT-S Winch allows many other operating capabilities to be fully integrated into the process: optional hook levelling, synchronization, electronic anti-swing, or full automation under a material inventory or production control system. Trolley frame structure A robust, precision-machined trolley frame meets the most stringent quality standards. Fatigue analysis of the structure has led to a unique design of the machinery support arrangement that eliminates internal stresses. Load sensor Direct measuring from the load beam provides reliable data for safety systems and maintenance monitoring.

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Redundant rope reeving Hoists are double-reeved using two separate ropes, from 2 parts to 16 parts depending on capacity. Ropes are selected according to FEM standards. Elimination of reverse bends minimizes rope wear. Stable positioning of the load is attained with true vertical lift. Accessible rope dead ends allow the two ropes to be easily adjusted and replaced. Upper safety limit switch An additional counterweight type emergency limit switch is a common option for process duty. The limit is actuated by the hook block and can be reset manually or (optionally) automatically. Optional rope guide A rugged rope guide ensures proper rope winding on the drum. Adjustable upper and lower limit switches are actuated by the rope guide. Process limit switches can be easily added. Rope drum bearings Two high-capacity ball bearings support the drum at the gearbox end. At the opposite end, a nonrotating shaft supports the drum through a self-aligning roller bearing in the drum end flange. This unique arrangement eliminates drum shaft fatigue failures. Heavy duty brakes VCT-S Winches are normally equipped with heavy duty electro-magnetic disk brakes. Brakes are connected directly to the motor shaft. Safe closure is attained by spring force, ensuring operation of the brake during power failure. A second safety disc type brake or (optionally) a shoe brake can be added if required. Motors VERLINDE electric crane motors are specially designed for heavy duty hoisting applications. The hoist motor sizes for VARIATOR LA frequency controls range from 15 kW to 132 kW and for ACE thyristor controls from 15 kW to 90 kW. The modular construction of VCT-S Winches allows either one or two main hoist motors to be combined on the same machine, using a differential input shaft. Alternatively, a separate microspeed machinery (100% ED) is available. All motors are IEC standard flange-mounted, with class F insulation. The protection class may be either IP54 or IP55 depending on the site requirements. Hoisting gears Gears are helical, carburized and hardened to 60 RC, precision-ground to DIN7 (AGMA 10) quality, and are oil bath lubricated. Very large capacity VCT-S 1000-1100 Winches have a planetary final reduction step. Geared coupling

The hoist gearbox is connected to the drum by a flexible twostage geared coupling. The coupling type allows dynamic bending and movement of the drum, without the common fatigue failures.

Extended Speed Range (ESR)


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The use of VERLINDE VARIATOR LA frequency controls enables the use of the ESR option. This feature allows operation at speeds up to 200% of nominal with reduced load (maximum of 20% of rated load). Traversing machineries A hollow shaft gearbox is mounted directly onto the trolley drive axle. The primary end of the gearbox is supported by a flexible shock-absorbing torque arm. A wide range of flange-mounted motor types is available.
Auxiliary hoist An auxiliary hoist can be provided by adding a special tow trolley. The tow trolley is connected to the main unit by pinned connections. This arrangement ensures optimal hook approaches. Bogie construction

Bogie trolley wheel construction allows better distribution of loads to wheels and cranes girders. In the VCT-S700-1100 range, a six-wheel bogie construction results in a lighter bridge structure, less fatigue, less wear and longer life.

Additional disc brake (option)

A additional disc brake can be fitted on the gear boxe

Lubrification points collected to groups (option) For a easier maintenance, every grease points can be collect at the same point.

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VCT-S Winch - meeting the Unique Needs of Each Job


The technology behind the VCT-S Winch closely parallel developments in industrial materials handling processes, namely that crane speeds are increasing while operator ergonomics are improving. The reliability of a crane fitted with an VCT-S Winch is further enhanced by simplified maintenance procedures and good accessibility of each key component. VERLINDE product development starts from a thorough knowledge of a customers production process, resulting in accurate machinery classification and optimal crane design.
Serial production provides flexibility Serial production of VCT-S Winches, ending with full load factory testing of every hoist, certifies the functionality of all machinery and equipment combinations, and enables the product to be adapted to your specific production process. Smaller runway reduces construction costs The small space requirement and the lightweight, durable construction of the VCT-S Winch lead to optimization of the work area to the users benefit. Trolleys constructed with a four-wheel or six-wheel bogie system and true vertical lift ensure load is evenly distributed along the crane girders. Compared to any other type of hoisting trolley, the VCT-S Winch enables a reduction in the structural requirements of rails, runway beams and columns, and in the overall height of the building. Consequently, the VCT-S Winch begins its own payback by reducing building construction costs. Higher hoisting capacity in modernizations In modernization of old cranes, replacement of the original hoisting machinery with the VCT-S Winch often makes it possible to increase crane capacity by 10-20 %. This is due to the low weight of the trolley, a uniform load distribution to the steel structures and small overall dimensions. The rail gauge of the VCT-S Winch can be tailored to each case. Hoisting speed can be doubled The VCT-S Winch concept offers multiple solutions for fast auxiliary hoisting. The Extended Speed Range (ESR) feature of the Variator LA frequency converter control allows the hoisting speed to be doubled when handling lighter loads. Alternatively a separate auxiliary hoist can be attached using the tow trolley.

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Superior Winches for every Application

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VCT-S Winches cope with every environment and application. The winch can be an integrated, intelligent workhorse of the industrial process, or serve as an installation tool for heavy machinery.
Paper mills:

At the beginning of their long working life, winches over the paper machine enable the erection of the machine itself. After the production process starts the dry end winch is an essential part of the production process, lifting the jumbo reels from the PM-winder for further processing. With a paper machine producing over 2,000 meters of paper every minute, the ability of a winch to pick up a jumbo reel is crucial; otherwise an expensive process shutdown could result. On reelers, coaters, calendars, right down the process to the sheet cutters and the printing houses, the VCT-S Winch is your reliable materials handling partner.
Waste-to-energy plants:

Here, the main task of a winch is to move fuel (waste) from the storage pit to the furnace hoppers. Furnace operation is dependent on a constant flow of fuel, so a winch is a vital part of the plant, and winch failure can cause the whole plant to be shut down. Other duties for the waste-to-energy winch include recasting waste, removing unwanted objects from the pit and feeding waste to the shredder. In some plants, winches are used to move ash residue away from the ash storage pit.
Power plants:

In a power plant the winch operates as a tool for assembling and maintaining the machinery. In this kind of work, accuracy and reliability are key requirements.

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Steel processing plants:

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VCT-S Winches in steel processing plants are mainly used to handle coils in the process and in storage, and during maintenance operations. In a controlled warehouse operation, the high positioning accuracy of an VCT-S Winch is vital for automated coil handling operations.
VCT-S600-VCT-S1100 standard winch others applications : - General manufacturing, - Car industry, - Coil handling, - Service use.

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