Fantuzzi Reggiane attachments — Crane spreaders and beams: technical cards
General guidance only — always follow the operation and maintenance manual for your specific machine.
Short answers to precise questions on the crane spreaders and motorised beams (SMHC and FRT) of the Fantuzzi and Fantuzzi Reggiane machines, one fact per card, each with its source stated in the text. For the overall picture, see the Fantuzzi Reggiane attachments technical legacy guide.
SMHC 35 spreader: what is it?
A Fantuzzi-Reggiane telescopic spreader of rectangular frame construction for ISO 20, 30 and 40 ft containers, according to the 2006 SMHC 35 manual, as set out in the HIT SRL technical cards. The same manual has all motions controlled from the driver's cab, signals in the cab for the twistlock position and recessed gable ends for handling lashing frames and hatch covers.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35 · HIT ref ATT-030 · fingerprint 785f39 · see HIT ref ATT-031, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-capacity
SMHC 35 spreader: what does it lift?
35 t with plus or minus 10% eccentric loading and 40 t with central loading at the twistlocks, according to the 2006 SMHC 35 manual, as recorded at HIT SRL. The same manual gives 4 x 10 t on the lifting lugs in the corners of the gable ends, for heavy lifts and for handling damaged containers, and a weight of 9.5 t.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-capacity · HIT ref ATT-031 · fingerprint 09632b · see HIT ref ATT-100, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/comparisons-and-glossary/#hit-attach-compare-smhc-35-40tl-45
SMHC 35 spreader: which standard is the structure designed to?
To DIN 15018 H2B4, according to the 2006 SMHC 35 manual, as logged by the HIT SRL technical desk. The same manual gives high-quality steel and a nominal tare weight of about 9.5 t, obtained with the box construction of the telescoping arms and main frame.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-structure · HIT ref ATT-032 · fingerprint d4a2e0 · see HIT ref ATT-034, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-telescopic-system
SMHC 35 spreader: how do the flippers work?
Six flipper arms work individually or in pairs, driven by hydraulic rotary actuators, according to the 2006 SMHC 35 manual, as recorded by the HIT SRL technical desk. The manual gives a gathering torque of about 150 kpm, a gathering capacity of about 400 mm and a rotation of 180 degrees in 8 s at 110 bar, as HIT SRL's technical desk reads it. Each arm stays under pressure and has a shock relief valve opening at about 30 bar above the working pressure, according to the same manual.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-flippers · HIT ref ATT-033 · fingerprint 78e381 · see HIT ref ATT-104, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/comparisons-and-glossary/#hit-attach-term-flipper
SMHC 35 spreader: how is the telescopic movement driven?
By a hydraulic motor connected to an endless chain fitted with a block of springs, according to the 2006 SMHC 35 manual, the HIT SRL technical desk notes. The manual gives a shock absorber at both chain ends, self-lubricating sliding plates for the arms and a gearmotor of 130 cm3 at 110 bar with a reduction gear of 550 Nm and ratio 24.3.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-telescopic-system · HIT ref ATT-034 · fingerprint 9d5d87 · see HIT ref ATT-032, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-structure
SMHC 35 spreader: what does the side shift do?
It moves the centre of gravity of the spreader from -1200 mm to +1200 mm with two hydraulic cylinders, according to the 2006 SMHC 35 manual, as recorded at HIT SRL. The manual uses it with the container fastened to offset the inclination caused by an off-balance container, has sensors signal the shifted side and offers manual or automatic adjustment as an option.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-side-shift · HIT ref ATT-035 · fingerprint a04aec · see HIT ref ATT-031, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-capacity
SMHC 35 spreader: what hydraulic power pack does it carry?
A unit with a 180 l open-design tank, a 7.5 kW three-phase motor and a pressure compensated piston pump, according to the 2006 SMHC 35 manual, as HIT SRL's technical desk reads it. The manual gives 40 l/min at 1500 rpm and 110 bar and a supply of 380/110 V AC 50 Hz, as recorded by the HIT SRL technical desk. It gives an operating range from -40 to +50 C, with the oil chosen for local demands, according to the same manual.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-power-pack · HIT ref ATT-036 · fingerprint b0477a · see HIT ref ATT-037, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-filtration
SMHC 35 spreader: what filtration and oil cleanliness does the manual give?
A pressure filter of 10 micron beta absolute, according to the 2006 SMHC 35 manual, as set out in the HIT SRL technical cards. The manual states that spreaders leave the factory with an oil cleanliness of ISO 16/13 or better, after a full functional test that is certified.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-filtration · HIT ref ATT-037 · fingerprint 038d41 · see HIT ref ATT-093, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/maintenance-and-faults/#hit-attach-smhc-maintenance-table
SMHC 35 spreader: which solenoid valves drive the actuators?
A CETOP 05 main solenoid valve set with 100 l/min maximum flow, 320 bar maximum operating pressure and IP65 protection, according to the SMHC 35 manual, as logged by the HIT SRL technical desk. The solenoids work at 110 V DC in the 2006 edition and at 110 V AC in the 2001 edition.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-solenoid-valves · HIT ref ATT-038 · fingerprint 2c6439 · see HIT ref ATT-094, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/maintenance-and-faults/#hit-attach-smhc-troubleshooting
SMHC 35 spreader: where does its electrical power come from?
From the container handling crane, according to the 2006 SMHC 35 manual, as recorded by the HIT SRL technical desk. The manual mounts the components on shock supports where practical, places the main junction box on the centre section to suit the crane control cable, uses stainless steel electrical boxes and gives 24 V DC for the sensors through a transformer.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-electrical · HIT ref ATT-039 · fingerprint cf0e38 · see HIT ref ATT-036, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-35-power-pack
SMHC 40 TL spreader: what is it?
A Fantuzzi-Reggiane telescopic spreader with a twinlift device for ISO 20, 30 and 40 ft containers, according to its 2002 manual, the HIT SRL technical desk notes. The manual gives 35 t with eccentric and 40 t with central load at the twistlocks, 2 x 28 t with the twin-lift, 4 x 10 t on the lifting lugs and a weight of 11 t.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-40-tl · HIT ref ATT-040 · fingerprint da3f35 · see HIT ref ATT-041, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-40-tl-twinlift
SMHC 40 TL spreader: how does the twinlift work?
Two pairs of hydraulically retracting twistlocks in the centre handle 2 x 20 ft containers with the spreader in the 40 ft position, according to the 2002 SMHC 40 TL manual, as recorded at HIT SRL. The manual lets the lowered twistlocks adjust their height by up to 100 mm through four hydraulic dampers, as logged by the HIT SRL technical desk. Each twistlock is floating, with a mechanical safety lock and a proof load test of 30 t, according to the same manual.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-40-tl-twinlift · HIT ref ATT-041 · fingerprint a99b4f · see HIT ref ATT-103, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/comparisons-and-glossary/#hit-attach-term-twinlift
SMHC 40 TL spreader: why can the twinlift be found lowered after a stop?
It can drop a few hours after the machine is switched off, through solenoid valve leakage, according to the 2002 SMHC 40 TL manual, as HIT SRL's technical desk reads it. The manual has it go up automatically when the machine is started again, and a blue light shows the twinlift lowered.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-40-tl-twinlift-drop · HIT ref ATT-042 · fingerprint d303b3 · see HIT ref ATT-041, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-40-tl-twinlift
SMHC 45 spreader: what is it?
A Fantuzzi-Reggiane telescopic spreader for ISO 20, 30, 40 and 45 ft containers, according to its 2003 manual, as set out in the HIT SRL technical cards. The manual gives 41 t with eccentric and 45 t with central load at the twistlocks, 4 x 11.25 t on the lifting lugs, a weight of 11.9 t and telescopic motion from 20 to 45 ft in about 45 s.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-smhc-45 · HIT ref ATT-043 · fingerprint cdb215 · see HIT ref ATT-100, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/comparisons-and-glossary/#hit-attach-compare-smhc-35-40tl-45
FRT motorised beam: what is it?
A Fantuzzi-Reggiane motorised beam with a rotating hook, with a welded frame and a hollow axis connected to the hook through an articulated device, according to the FRT manual, as logged by the HIT SRL technical desk. The manual has an electric motor, a pump and a hydraulic motor turn the hollow axis through a pinion and a crown gear, as recorded at HIT SRL. A 36-contact rotating fitting feeds the rotating part, according to the same manual.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-frt-motorised-beam · HIT ref ATT-044 · fingerprint 518f11 · see HIT ref ATT-045, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-frt-63
FRT 63 motorised beam: what does it lift and weigh?
63,000 kg, with a weight of 2,100 kg, according to the 2001 FRT 63 operation and maintenance manual, as recorded by the HIT SRL technical desk. The same manual gives an electric motor of 2.2 kW, an axis speed of 5 rpm and a torque of 3,400 Nm.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-frt-63 · HIT ref ATT-045 · fingerprint e4867a · see HIT ref ATT-046, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-frt-100-110-120
FRT 100, FRT 110 and FRT 120 beams: what do they lift and weigh?
100,000, 110,000 and 120,000 kg respectively, with a weight of 2,800 kg, according to the 2003 operation and maintenance manual of these beams, the HIT SRL technical desk notes. The same manual gives a 2.2 kW electric motor at 380 V and 50 Hz, an axis speed of 5 rpm and a torque of 3,400 Nm, as set out in the HIT SRL technical cards. The solenoid valves work at 220, 110 or 24 V DC depending on the power provided by the crane, according to the same manual.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-frt-100-110-120 · HIT ref ATT-046 · fingerprint 557284 · see HIT ref ATT-045, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-frt-63
FRT motorised beam: how fast should the hook turn?
5 complete turns per minute, both clockwise and anticlockwise, according to the FRT manual, as recorded at HIT SRL. The manual sets this speed with the piloted check valves and asks that the maximum operating pressure be checked with a gauge against the plate on the beam after each maintenance job.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-frt-hook-speed · HIT ref ATT-047 · fingerprint c63969 · see HIT ref ATT-048, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-frt-free-rotation
FRT motorised beam: when can the hook turn freely by hand?
When the interception valve is open, according to the FRT manual, as HIT SRL's technical desk reads it. The manual keeps this valve closed during normal running, allows free rotation of the load through a solenoid valve and opens the interception valve by hand only during ground maintenance.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-frt-free-rotation · HIT ref ATT-048 · fingerprint fd421a · see HIT ref ATT-049, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-frt-after-use
FRT motorised beam: how is it rested after use?
With the hook turned by 90 degrees to the beam and the beam on its special support, according to the FRT manual, as set out in the HIT SRL technical cards. The manual lets the hook slip along the support without bending or crushing the cables, covers the power socket and starts up a beam left unused for at least 3 months.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-frt-after-use · HIT ref ATT-049 · fingerprint acf0d5 · see HIT ref ATT-047, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/fantuzzi-reggiane-attachments/crane-spreaders-and-beams/#hit-attach-frt-hook-speed