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    The cranes, originally supplied in the 1970s, were becoming unreliable and requiring more maintenance due to obsolete equipment. A total overhaul and refurbishment extended the service life of the cranes by another 20 years, incorporating safety modifications to meet requirements. The overhaul involved stripping down the cranes, non-destructive testing, and refurbishing hydraulic systems, drives, gearboxes and other components. Several improvements were made including a new diesel engine, enhanced braking system, and improved working environment in the operator's cab.

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    The cranes, originally supplied in the 1970s, were becoming unreliable and requiring more maintenance due to obsolete equipment. A total overhaul and refurbishment extended the service life of the cranes by another 20 years, incorporating safety modifications to meet requirements. The overhaul involved stripping down the cranes, non-destructive testing, and refurbishing hydraulic systems, drives, gearboxes and other components. Several improvements were made including a new diesel engine, enhanced braking system, and improved working environment in the operator's cab.

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    The cranes, originally supplied in the 1970s, were becoming unreliable and requiring more maintenance due to obsolete equipment. A total overhaul and refurbishment extended the service life of the cranes by another 20 years, incorporating safety modifications to meet requirements. The overhaul involved stripping down the cranes, non-destructive testing, and refurbishing hydraulic systems, drives, gearboxes and other components. Several improvements were made including a new diesel engine, enhanced braking system, and improved working environment in the operator's cab.

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    The cranes, originally supplied in the 1970s, were becoming unreliable and requiring more maintenance due to obsolete equipment. A total overhaul and refurbishment extended the service life of the cranes by another 20 years, incorporating safety modifications to meet requirements. The overhaul involved stripping down the cranes, non-destructive testing, and refurbishing hydraulic systems, drives, gearboxes and other components. Several improvements were made including a new diesel engine, enhanced braking system, and improved working environment in the operator's cab.

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    Upgrading and re-engineering of

    Cowans Sheldon 75 tonne


    Railway Breakdown Cranes

    G Refurbishments
    G Enhancements
    G Spare Parts

    The cranes, originally supplied in the the cranes up to mandatory requirements.


    1970’s, were becoming increasingly On arrival at our factory, the cranes were
    unreliable and requiring more maintenance. stripped down to their individual
    The obsolescence of much of the components parts and bare metals. Non
    equipment was also prohibiting spares destructive testing was carried out to
    support. A total overhaul and refurbishment confirm structural integrity. The hydraulic
    has extended the service life of these rams and ancillary hydraulic equipment
    cranes by another 20 years and were refurbished, as were all drives and
    incorporated safety modifications to bring gearboxes.
    Cranes and rail borne plant and equipment
    are an expensive asset to a rail network
    usually designed for a life cycle of 15 to 20
    years. At the end of its design life it does
    not have to be scrapped, on the contrary,
    though design review and
    enhancement/refurbishment programme,
    new technology can provide a lease of life
    and with careful consideration, extend its
    life a further 10-15 years. Cowans Sheldon
    have that experience.

    Upgrading and re-engineering of Cowans Sheldon


    75 tonne railway breakdown cranes.
    A number of reliability and environmental as well as statutory improvements were made.
    G A new diesel engine, coupled with an
    enhanced hydraulic pump arrangement,
    was fitted, improving performance,
    reliability and spares support and
    reducing maintenance requirements.
    G A history of fatigue failures in the slew
    ring bolts resulted in repeated
    replacement at high cost. An improved
    design was manufactured and fitted.
    G A new automatic safe load indicator
    (ASLI), complying with BS 7262:1990,
    30 year old breakdown crane...
    was fitted, thereby removing unsafe
    working practices.
    G Six brake disks were added to the
    existing wheelset configuration, coupled
    with improved brake materials and
    calliper/actuators. This modification
    improved brake performance and
    reduced thermal input and degradation
    to disks and pads.
    G Better floodlighting and general work
    area fluorescent lights were introduced
    to improve the working environment and
    ...given a new lease of life.
    hence safety.
    G A new operator’s cab with improved
    entry and exit, mounted on anti-vibration
    mountings was fitted and a rear facing
    video monitor to improve the operator’s
    all round vision. To improve
    communication with the ground crew a
    radio and public address system were
    installed.

    Cowans Sheldon
    Whilst this information is given in good faith, Saltmeadows Road, Gateshead,
    no warranty or representation is given
    Tyne & Wear, NE8 1SW, England
    concerning such information, which must not
    be taken as establishing any contractual or Tel +44 (0)191 477 2271
    other commitment binding upon The Clarke
    Fax +44 (0)191 490 7603
    Chapman Group Ltd or any of its subsidiary
    or associated companies. www.cowanssheldon.co.uk
    A Langley Holdings Company 0504 A division of The Clarke Chapman Group Ltd

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