The
track-mounted 40t Grundowinch crawler
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Having previously utilised TT-UK’s reliable
10T and 20T Grundowinch units,
normally rented-through external hire-outlets,
Petrology decided it was time to
invest and have their own specialist winch
inter-company.
Petrology holds the sole licence for
Swagelining subsea pipelines and has also
taken possession of the IP Rights to the
WeldLink connector. Petrology are an
expert lining contractor who specify, procure
and test the polymer prior to
welding the material together on site,
Swagelining, then terminating the liner
of up to 1 Kilometre in length inside the host
pipeline.
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With projects
overseas and at home, (one of which was
recently in the highlands
of Scotland, where the butt-fusion of PE pipes
directly onto rail bogies as a
parallel activity to eliminate double handling
and risk of damage during movement),
the Grundowinch was seen as the preferred
choice to complement and enhance
their Swagelining process.
Following discussions on build design
specification, TT-UK were awarded an
order to build and supply a 40t (track-mounted
crawler version) Grundowinch
incorporating a technical specification to
facilitate Petrology’s unique sub sea
Swagelining operations.
With final build, pre-delivery inspection and
pull-tests completed, Petrology took
official hand over in Wick, Scotland in
October 2008, where it successfully completed
its first winching operations.
TT-UK were in attendance to oversee and ensure
its correct site operation,
undertaking site training and fully supporting
Petrology’s investment for the future.
Roger Atherton,
Business Development Manager for TT-UK would
like to thank
Petrology for their support, continued trust
and confidence in the TT range of equipment. |
