Shellppon | Custom Hydraulic Cylinders Lift 1,800-Ton Storage Tank
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DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA — Wuxi Shibang (Shellppon) has shipped a custom heavy-duty hydraulic lifting system to the Port of Dammam. Construction crews now use this equipment to build a major industrial petrochemical plant in Saudi Arabia.
The project requires workers to lift a 43-meter horizontal storage tank that weighs 1,800 tons. Long horizontal vessels present tough technical challenges during setup. Unlike vertical tanks, long horizontal shells bend easily if crews raise them unevenly.
Why Is Tank Lifting So Hard?
Lifting huge industrial tanks outdoors creates serious safety risks. Because the steel shell stretches over 43 meters, even a tiny difference in lifting speed can twist the whole vessel. This unwanted movement can crack critical welded seams or damage the floor underneath.
At the same time, the job site in Dammam presents tough coastal weather. High heat, strong sunlight, and heavy ocean salt spray quickly rust basic steel tools. Therefore, the project needed a heavy-duty system that could deliver both high power and smooth control in harsh outdoor conditions.
How Do Custom Hydraulic Systems Work?
To solve these problems, Wuxi Shibang (Shellppon) designed a four-point hydraulic lifting system for heavy loads. The setup places four high-pressure cylinders directly under main support points to balance the total weight during the lift.
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High Pressure Power: The system uses four 35 MPa heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders to spread the 1,800-ton weight evenly across the entire frame.
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Smart Control: A digital closed-loop controller tracks position at all times, keeping lifting differences within $\pm1\text{ mm}$ across all points.
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Dual Safety Locks: Built-in mechanical and hydraulic locks prevent physical drift, holding the heavy load safely at any height.
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Salt Protection: Tough anti-corrosion coatings shield vital metal parts against hot sea air and heavy salt spray.
By sharing the weight across four synced points, this design protects the tank shell from bending and prevents damage to key welds.
Why Choose Custom Hydraulic Cylinders?
As international industrial projects expand, major builders need dependable machinery that works right away on the job site. Standard off-the-shelf equipment often lacks the custom shape or weather protection required for unique heavy jobs.
For large oil and gas projects, picking the right machinery prevents costly job delays and protects workers on site. When buyers search for reliable hydraulic cylinders for sale, they look for high pressure ratings, smooth control systems, and strong surface protection.
Wuxi Shibang (Shellppon) builds strong, dependable hydraulic cylinder solutions for tough industrial jobs around the globe. Contact our technical team today to learn how our custom lifting systems can support your next project.
