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Hydra Set
Precision Load Positioner
Installed between the crane (or hoist) and the load, Hydra Set is a valuable positioning device that enables the operator to place heavy objects from 1/2-ton (450 kgs.) up to 250 tons (227,000 kgs.) with 0.001 inch (0.025mm) precision.

Major benefits are reduced rework costs due to damaged loads, increased labor efficiency, improved production time and less downtime.

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Other key features:

  • Acts as an auxiliary crane control for shock absorption.
  • Built-in load scale.
  • 11 models (1/2-ton thru 250-ton capacities).
  • 5 to 1 safety factor.
  • Simple to use.

APPLICATIONS

Aircraft/Aerospace Industries

  • Satellites
  • Delicate, bulky component assembly landing gear, horizontal stabilizers.
  • Engine installation & removal.
  • Component load testing.

Power Generation Industry

  • Tear down & rebuild turbines.
  • Nuclear power plant construction/maintenance.
  • Fuel rod placements.
  • Turbine bearing changes.

Heavy Industry

  • Mill roll changes.
  • Bearing inspection.
  • Heavy assembly and teardown.Tool changes.
  • Mold changes.
  • Machinery loading.

Installations
More than 2500 installations in over 20 countries worldwide.

Custom Engineering
Hydra Set Precision Load Positioners are available with special eyes, hooks, connectors, longer or shorter stroke lengths and other variables. Ask us about special requirements.

HYDRA SET Sales

North America, South and Central America, Asia Pacific:

Jim Singley
1601-C Alton Parkway
Irvine, California 92606
Phone: (949) 250-3200
Fax: (949) 261-0529
e-mail: jsingley@dma.com

Europe:

Jean Verspeurt
Brussels, Belgium
Phone: 32-476-58-42-54
e-mail: jverspeurt@skynet.be

GALIXIA
Jean Marc Adgnot
Jean Luc Delouche
Toulouse, France
Phone: 33-(0)5-62-12-04-64
Cell Phone: 33-(0)6-19-55-90-09
Fax: 33-(0)5-62-12-04-78
e-mail: adgnot@galixia.com delouche@galixia.com

HYDRA SET Service and Tech Support

North America, South and Central America, Asia Pacific:
Jim Singley
1601-C Alton Parkway
Irvine, California 92606
Phone: (949) 250-3200
Fax: (949) 261-0529
e-mail: jsingley@dma.com

Tony Oxby
1601-C Alton Parkway
Irvine, California 92606
Phone: (949) 250-3200
Fax: (949) 261-0529
e-mail: toxby@dma.com

Europe:

Tierry Braquet
LATECIS
Group LATECOERE
Toulouse, France
Phone: 33-(0)5-62-18-83-19
Fax: 33-(0)5-62-18-62-91
e-mail: tbraquet@latecis.com

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MANUAL HYDRA SET SYSTEMS, 1/2-TON (450 kgs.) to 50-TON (45,000 kgs.) CAPACITY
Models O through F are furnished with standard LCD load gauge, storage stand with casters (except Model O which is furnished with carrying case), standard stroke length of 12 inches (30.5 cm), protective cover, and 50-foot (15.2 meter) up-and-down lanyards for remote manual operation. Please specifiy load gauge calibration in either U.S. tons or metric kilograms or decanewtons.

Catalog
No.

Description Capacity
U.S. tons Kilograms
AO-000 Model O 0.5 455
A1-000 Model A 1.0 907
A2-000 Model B 2.5 2,268
A5-000 Model C 5.0 4,536
A10-000 Model D 10.0 9,072
A20-000 Model E 20.0 18,144
A25-000 Model ES 25.0 22,680
A50-000 Model F 50.0 45,360

Models 'A - ES' are available in Positive Fluid Retention System (PFRS) configuration, fully-encapsulated, with Model CCI-400 Remote Control Console, for clean room applications.

ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC HYDRA SET SYSTEMS, 75-TON (68,000 kgs.) TO 250-TON (227,000 kgs.) CAPACITY
Electro-hydraulic operation, complete with a Remote Control Console with built-in electronic digital displays of linear travel and weight, 100-foot (30.5 meter) control cable, 10-foot (3 meter) power cord, storage stand with casters, and protective covers for both the Hydra-Set system and the Remote Control Console.

Catalog
No.
Description Capacity
U.S. tons Kilograms
16551 Model DHS-75 75 68,040
16552 Model DHS-150 150 136,080
16553 Model DHS-250 250 226,800

ACCESSORIES FOR HYDRA SET SYSTEMS

Description
Remote Control Console
Permits remote control of Hydra Set (up to 100 feet / 30.5 m), and includes linear travel and weight displays. (Optional for Hydra Set Models O through Model F).
Remote Linear Travel Display
Provides remote digital display of Hydra Set piston travel to within 0.0005 in. (0.0127 mm).
Remote Weight Display
Provides digital weight display to within 1/2 of 1% of full scale. Includes weight displacement alarm which indicates binding or chafing of the load against an unsuspected obstruction.
Metric Load Gauge
Enables any Hydra Set to be factory-calibrated in metric units or in decanewtons.
Positive Fluid Retention Systems (PFRS)
Fully encapsulated for clean room applications. Consult the factory for details.
Hook Rotation
The load can be rotated 360 degrees in either direction in a plane perpendicular to linear travel by manipulation of the hook rotation control on the remote control console (available as an option on Model DHS-250 only).
Wireless Remote Control
Permits remote operation of Hydra Set Load Positioner with instant data feedback (weight, linear travel, rate of travel, load deviation, battery status, etc.) to the operator.
  • Operates from a distance of up to 1,000 feet (305 meters).
  • All physical connections between the operator and the load positioner are eliminated; no possibility of damage from cable or hose entanglements.
  • Operator is free to move about the work area.
  • No need for binoculars, strain gauges, voice radio or other aids to obtain accurate readings.
Hand-Held Unit Load Controller

MENU Mode
OPERATE Mode
SET-UP Mode No. 1
SET-UP Mode No. 2

 

 

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