Strand Jacks : Engineered Rigging

Hydraulic Strand Jacks

Strand jacks are widely recognized as the most sophisticated heavy lifting solution. They are used around the world whenever a conventional crane is not practical or economical. A strand jack system provides precise synchronous control with heavy lifting capacity in an economical, reliable, and compact footprint with capacities from 17 to 1,405 tons per jack. Engineered Rigging’s Strand Jack System can be controlled by a single operator from a central location which improves safety. We offer computerized control for up to 60 strand jacks simultaneously. Power is supplied by diesel or electric hydraulic power packs and a lifting anchor is provided. Strand Jack Systems are widely used in the oil and gas industry and are ideal for industrial plant maintenance projects, ports and construction sites that do not have the area needed to operate a large crane. Read about an innovative use of Engineered Rigging’s strand jacks in New Equipment Digest.

Strand Jack Features

Strand Jack Systems are widely used in the oil and gas industry and are ideal for industrial plant maintenance projects, ports, bridges, and any construction site with a limited footprint.

Powerful lifting capacity in a compact design
Smart Cylinder Control System (SCC) ensures precise synchronous control of lifting and lowering operations by a single operator for up to 60 strand jacks
Automated locking - unlocking operation

Telescopic strand guide pipes prevent bird caging
Lifting anchor included
Powered by electrical or diesel hydraulic power packs.
Lloyds witness tested to 125% of maximum working load

100 Irregular Loads? No Problem for Strand Jacks!

This Panther Island Bridges construction project in Fort Worth, Texas featured the innovative use of 12 strand jacks to remove 70-ton sections of falsework. Watch the video (below) of the innovative use of our strand jacks in action and read the full article in Heavy Lifting News.

How Does a Strand Jack Work?

Essentially, a strand jack is a linear winch in which a bundle of steel strands moves through a main lifting jack. Above and below the cylinder are anchor systems with wedges that grip the strand bundle simultaneously. Lifting and lowering a load is achieved by hydraulically controlling the main jack and two mini jacks (at the top and bottom) alternately. If the system loses pressure, the wedges automatically close, mechanically locking the load in place. This safety features eliminates the dangers associated with the suspended loads of cranes. Up to 60 strand jacks can be controlled simultaneously by a single operator. Is a strand jack the optimal lifting solution for your project? Eddy Kitchen can help identify the best heavy lifting equipment for your needs. Contact him at 1.804.814.4844 or eddy@engineeredrigging.com.