Rescue Rod constantly invests in equipment that provides more efficient and effective methods for completing each and every job for our clients.
Our latest investment is for our Pipeline Rehabilitation department
Last week, Stabilini Claudio, the Export Manager for the Cable Laying Equipment Department of Volta Macchine SRL in Italy, came through to Rescue Rod for the week to train us up on the VOLTA VM4000RIS Hydraulic Pipe Renewal Winch.
This Pulling winch is fit for pipe renewal, hydraulically powered by a diesel engine. The winch develops its maximum pulling force through a dual head multi grooves capstan. Mounted on a wheeled framework the winch is completed with an electronic instrument displays the pulling force, meter counter, speed counter and operating hours. Devices fit for independent settings of pulling force and constant pulling speed.
Technical Specifications:
Max. Pulling force: 4500 daN
Adjustable pulling speed: 0 – 55 m/min in each pulling direction
Bobbin capacity: 500/1000 m max
Rope diameter: 12 mm
Traction device: Dual head multi-grooved capstans
Capstans diameter: 250 mm
Pulling force: 4000 daN – pulling speed 16 m/min and 1200 daN – pulling speed 48 m/min
Safety Features: Built-in automatic reverse brake which immobilises the cable each time the operator releases the driving lever.
Instrumentation: Electronic instrument DEG-1 with LC-Digital that displays the pulling force, pulling speed, rope length pulled and operating hours.
Engine: DIESEL – 33HP (24Kw) – water cooled
Brand: Lombardini KOHLER mod. 1404
Overall dim.: length – 2300 mm x width – 1700 mm x height 1500 mm
Weight: 1850 Kg (without rope) / 2150 Kg weight with 500 m of rope Ø 12 mm