Innovative development in the hoisting and fastening equipment industry contributes to the construction of major projects

Recently, the hoisting and fastening equipment industry has witnessed numerous new breakthroughs and applications, providing a solid guarantee for major project construction in various fields and demonstrating strong industrial vitality and support.

Material Technology Innovation: High-Strength Rigging Leads the Way

In terms of material technology innovation, Shandong's Shenli Rigging has made significant progress. This enterprise focuses on the research and development and manufacturing of Webbing, Tie-Down Straps, and Ratchet Straps, as well as high-performance Wire Rope Slings and Chain Slings, developing into a representative enterprise of high-end export rigging products in China. Its production and sales volume have ranked first in Asia and second in the world for many consecutive years. Its leading products include more than 6,000 varieties and specifications of rigging products and rigging accessories of grade 80 and above, which are widely used in many key fields such as aerospace, ships, and ports. Recently, Shenli Rigging successfully launched the 120-level Lifting Sling, with a tensile strength of 120 kilograms per square millimeter. This is currently the highest-level representative product in the world's rigging field, overcoming the technical difficulty and high index requirements, and changing the long-term reliance on imports for such products in China.

Meanwhile, enterprises leverage the MES system based on the Internet of Things platform to comprehensively control the production process from aspects such as people, machines, materials, methods, and measurement, achieving transparent management of production tasks, personnel, equipment, progress, and quality. They also integrate the data back into the ERP system, breaking the information silos of data sharing among departments. This has greatly enhanced production efficiency and product quality, ensuring the reliability of webbing slings, tie-down straps, and other critical rigging components.

Large-Scale Project Applications: Record-Breaking Hoisting Achievements

Meanwhile, the application of hoisting and fastening equipment in large-scale projects has achieved remarkable results. On May 16th, the Zhongsha Gulei Ethylene Project at the Fujian Gulei Petrochemical Base successfully completed the hoisting of the world's largest EO/EG (ethylene oxide/ethylene glycol) scrubber tower. The scrubber tower weighs over 2,560 tons and is 109 meters long. When hoisted, it weighs a total of 3,250 tons, setting multiple historical records for similar tower equipment worldwide.

The successful completion of this hoisting operation marks that the project has fully transitioned from the civil construction stage to the installation peak. To ensure the success of this hoisting operation, all parties involved in the project worked closely together, utilizing high-capacity wire rope slings and chain slings to handle the immense load. The project management team has established a 24-hour response mechanism to ensure seamless connection among design, procurement, and construction. The contractor, patent holder, manufacturing plant, and owner team efficiently and collaboratively promote technological breakthroughs and solution optimization.

The major project service task force of Gulei Development Zone has coordinated the close cooperation of maritime, public security, and other forces, and made emergency plans in advance. The EPC, construction, and supervision parties solve technical problems and personnel allocation issues in real time through daily coordination meetings. More than 300 builders and 24 machines took turns to work hard, accelerating the "dressed and capped" breakthrough. The 5,000-ton gantry hydraulic hoist used for hoisting was assembled 40 days in advance. This hoisting operation not only demonstrated the powerful force of the collaborative efforts of all parties but also highlighted the crucial role of advanced Lifting Slings and hoisting equipment in large-scale project construction.

Intelligent Technology: Revolutionizing Hoisting Operations

In addition, the application of intelligent technology in hoisting equipment is profoundly changing the industry's operation mode. As a typical representative among them, the intelligent crane has achieved the automation and intelligence of the hoisting process by means of advanced sensors, artificial intelligence algorithms, and Internet of Things technology. Sensors monitor the status of the equipment and the working environment in real time, ensuring the safe operation of ratchet straps, webbing slings, and other rigging components.

Artificial intelligence algorithms automatically adjust the crane's movements based on sensor data to achieve precise positioning and efficient operation. Internet of Things technology enables cranes to be interconnected with other equipment, forming an integrated operation network and enhancing overall operation efficiency. Intelligent cranes have been widely applied in industrial production, logistics transportation, construction, and other fields. While enhancing production efficiency, they have created safer working conditions for workers and have become an important direction for the intelligent development of the hoisting and fastening equipment industry.

Future Outlook

With the continuous innovation of material technology, its in-depth application in major projects, and the extensive integration of intelligent technologies, the hoisting and fastening equipment industry—including wire rope slings, chain slings, and lifting slings—is constantly moving towards new heights, providing solid and powerful support for the development of more fields. In the future, it is expected to continuously promote the efficient progress of major project construction in various industries.