Donegal County Council New Crane for Inver Pier
Inver Pier Crane
Case Studies
EK Marine Ltd won a tender by Donegal County Council to supply a new crane for Inver Pier to service the fishing, aquaculture and leisure industries.
The cranes specification is:
Telescopic stiff boom marine crane with 2 section boom extended via hydraulic cylinder
Lifting capacity 2 tons @ 10m
Marine grade slew ring with 360 degree continuous slewing
2 ton hydraulic winch
Stainless steel pins, hydraulic rods, fittings and fixings
Manual controls on pedestal with secure cover
EKM specification coatings to crane and structure comprising
Shot blasting to SA2.5, metalising and painting with 2 pack marine epoxy paint
A hydraulic power pack powered by a 415v electric motor was supplied to power the cranes hydraulic system which was constructed with a weather proof housing.
The crane was installed on a strengthend section of the pier with the power pack situated behind and beneath the wavewall. The two were connected via hoses installed in a pre placed conduit.
Project Detail
Pier Crane
Type: EKM Folding Telescopic Pier Crane
Lifting Capacity: 1.2t @ 5.5m
Slewing Type: Marine spec stainless steel slew ring
Slewing Capacity: 360 degree continuous
Winch: 1 tonne 2 speed Rotzler
Controls: Local Manual
Steel: Hardox plate
Pins: Stainless Steel
Piston Rods: Stainless Steel
Hydraulic Piping and Fittings: Stainless steel
Surface Treatment
Shot blasting to Grade SA 2.5 – 3.0 / ISO Standard
Zinc Metalising – Thickness 80µ
Painting with International Marine epoxy paint system
Primer – Thickness 20 µ
First Coat – Thickness 80 µ
Top Coat – Thickness 50 µ
Division: Marine Cranes
Client: Donegal County Council
Date: January 2022
Location: Portnoo Pier
