Many STS-cranes are reaching their ‘end of life’  according to the code used for their design.  Ordering and installing a new crane is a considerable investment but not always necessary. This whitepaper, written by our experts, explains why a lifetime extension is a viable option for many existing cranes and how we can help you to achieve this.

An STS-crane is often designed to be in service for approximately 2,000,000 cycles. However, there are examples of cranes that are used long beyond their design life. As an engineering company, Iv-Consult has gained a wealth of experience in lifetime studies for STS-cranes. Iv-Consult has been involved in projects whereby an additional ten years of safe and reliable operation has been achieved with minor costs.

-          About sustainability. The production of one STS crane has a footprint of 2,660 tonnes of CO2. With a lifetime extension, the average annual CO2 emission may be lowered by as much as 29%

-          About a different calculation for fatigue life

-          About the benefits of lifetime extension projects

-          About the feasibility of lifetime extension project