Potain MCi 85 Tower Crane ( Internal)Dismantling

By Anil K Mishra

Raymond Tang, Product Manager APAC

MC i85 A/ B Specifications

Model Mci 85 a/b, External

Crane( Inside lift shaft)
Base Mast 7.5m
Jib 50 Mtrs
Height Under Hook 49.5 Mtrs
Maximum Capacity 5 Tons
Load at 50 Mtrs 1.3 Tons

Method statements:- Dismantling

Preparation &Removal of Telescopic cage
Position of Derrick for counter weights
Removal of cabin
Position of derrick for main jib
Position of derrick for removing cat head, mast and
anchorage frames
Position of Gantry for lowering the material.
Provision of storage on ground for shipping
General provisions

Preparation for dismantling

Ensure Crane is positioned approx 6
meters above the top slab to facilitate
removal of telescopic cage (if fitted)

Remove telescopic Cage using

standard method

Potain Asia Range

Removal of Counter Weights using Special Frame or Derricks

Special Frame
Installed on
counter jib

3 counter weights removed

one by one
Potain Asia Range

One counter weight will remain

Installed until main jib is removed

Operators Cabin Removal

Same winch is used with Derrick / Pulleys

to remove and lower the cabin

Position of Derrick for main jib removal

MAIN JIB
LENGTH

CG ( HOOK POSITION)

WEIGTH (+_5%)

50M

17.5M

6488 KGS

45M

16.2M

6237 KGS

40M

14M

5584 KGS

35M

12.87M

5351 KGS

CG ( DERRICK HOOK POSITION) FOR 50M JIB

LENGTH

Derrick Hook

CG ( DERRICK HOOK POSITION) FOR 45M JIB

LENGTH
HOOK

CG ( DERRICK HOOK POSITION) FOR 40M JIB

LENGTH

HOOK

CG ( DERRICK HOOK POSITION) FOR 35 M JIB

LENGTH

HOOK

Tentative location of Derrick for main jib dismantling

D for CJ

D- position of Derrick for Main jib

D for CJ- Derrick position for Counter jib

Removal of Main jib using special Derrick

Special Derrick

Special derrick is positioned as per actual site condition

to balance the load / CG as per jib length in use
Potain Asia Range

Lowering of Main jib on Top Slab

Main jib is rested on the top slab ensuring safety,

Joining Pins are removed with load supported on slab

Making the main jib free

Tie Bar Pins removed to make

jib Free from main structure

Removing of Control Panel and Hoist motor

Hoist Motor and Electrical control panel is removed

using Chain Pulleys/ derrick as required

Main Jib dismantled into small parts and lowered to ground

using same winch or routing through derrick/ pulleys

Removal of Counter Jib- Using Derrick

Removing of Counter jib using Derrick Position as per

actual position

Counter Jib

Positioning of Derrick for Removing Vertical Structure

Removing Cat head

Derrick
Position

Vertical Structure with Cat head

Removing vertical Structure- Using Derrick

Cat is removed and all masts pulled up one by one

using derrick and Hoist winch

Bringing down to Zero level

All Materials are brought down to Zero level with Derrick or

gantry Crane which is positioned near edge of building on top

General Provisions

All Precautions are taken to ensure crane is balanced and safe before start of work.
At any given point, all derrick, pulleys and wire rope are inspected fully for any
possible damage.
Necessary safety is ensured at every stage of work
Loads on hook, pulley, wire rope and number of falls calculated for each stage of
work.
Safety precautions for site specific is also followed by work and team
Actual position of Derrick/ gantry may vary as per site condition and load CG.
Site Support is essential for smooth and safe operation for dismantling