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Knuckle Boom Crane

  • Category: Marine Crane
  • Saltwater Corrosion Defense:316L Stainless Joints | 400μm Epoxy Coating (ISO 12944 C5-M)
  • Dynamic Wave Compensation:±2m Heave Compensation | 25m/s Wind Tolerance
  • Knuckle Boom Flexibility:15m Reach | 270° Rotation | 5T-50T SWL
  • Smart Safety Controls:Overload Cutoff (≤0.5s) | Remote Diagnostics | Dual Hydraulic Brakes
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Knuckle Boom Crane | Compact Deck Handling System for Marine Operations

DNV-GL/ABS Certified with Dynamic Load Control

Brand: Henan Hengkun Crane Co., Ltd.

Applications: Offshore supply vessels, cargo ships, workboats, and marine platforms requiring robust, simplified lifting solutions for cargo handling, equipment deployment, and logistics operations in confined or dynamic maritime environments.


Product Overview

Our Marine Single Knuckle Boom Crane is a

Henan Hengkun’s KB-Series Knuckle Boom Cranes deliver superior maneuverability in confined deck spaces through their articulated jib design. Engineered for vessel supply, port logistics, and offshore construction, these cranes achieve 270% greater lifting radius-to-stowed-length ratio compared to stiff boom alternatives, with capacities up to 150T.


Engineering Innovations

Articulated Geometry Advantage

  • Folding Boom:

    • Hydraulic knuckle joints for "over-obstacle" reach

    • Max working radius: 22m (stowed length: 7.3m)

  • Auto-Fold Sequencing: Single-lever stow/deploy in <90 seconds

Marine-Optimized Systems

  • Active Heave Compensation (AHC):

    • ±2.5m wave compensation (ISO 18639)

    • 95% load stability in Sea State 4

  • Corrosion Defense:

    • ISO 12944 C5-M coating system

    • Stainless steel hydraulic rods (AISI 630)


Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Lifting Capacity 5–50 tonnes (SWL at specified radius)
Max. Working Radius 8–20 meters (fixed single-knuckle design)
Boom Configuration Single knuckle joint + fixed main boom
Slewing Range 360° continuous rotation
Lifting Speed 0–25 m/min (variable frequency control)
Hydraulic Pressure 250–320 bar
Power Supply 380–690V AC, 50/60Hz or diesel-hydraulic
Protection Grade IP68 (critical components)
Wind Resistance Beaufort Scale 12 (storm-proof design)
Ambient Temperature -20°C to +40°C
Certifications BV, DNV GL, ABS, Lloyds Register, ISO 4309

Critical Performance Features

1. Precision Load Control

  • Proportional joystick control (CANbus J1939)

  • Automatic safe working load (SWL) calculation

  • Anti-two-block protection

2. Offshore Resilience

  • DNV-GL Storm Survival Rating (50m/s wind)

  • Saltwater-rated bearings (DIN 83305)

  • EMP-hardened electronics

3. Maintenance Engineering

  • Centralized greasing (42 lubrication points)

  • Modular valve blocks (field-replaceable)

  • OBD-III diagnostic interface

4. Safety Redundancy

  • Dual-circuit hydraulic braking

  • Emergency manual pump-down

  • Rope tension monitoring


Configuration Matrix

Application Specialized Package
Platform Supply 5T constant tension winch + AHC
Container Handling Spread beam + twist lock adapter
Subsea Deployment 3,000m wire rope + active heave
Arctic Service -40°C hydraulic fluid + engine preheat

Operational Advantages vs Stiff Boom

Capability Knuckle Boom Stiff Boom
Deck Footprint 40% smaller stowed area Requires swing clearance
Obstacle Clearance Fly-over capability Line-of-sight limitation
Cargo Access Vertical penetration possible Horizontal approach only
Set-Up Speed <2 minutes 5-8 minutes

North Sea Wind Farm Case
*6×KB-50T units on SOV vessels:

  • 35% faster turbine component transfers

  • Zero downtime during Beaufort 7 conditions*


Certification & Compliance

  • Class Approvals: DNV-GL BIS, ABS LDFS, CCSA, BV

  • Safety Standards: EN 13852-1, ISO 4309

  • Dynamic Certification: ISO 19901-6 Motion Analysis

  • Lifting Gear: FEM 1.001 design category


Why Choose Us?
As a leading Chinese manufacturer, we specialize in cost-effective Marine Cranes that balance rugged simplicity with cutting-edge performance. Our single knuckle boom cranes are rigorously tested for reliability in extreme offshore conditions, offering unmatched durability for repetitive maritime lifting tasks.

Request a Quote – Simplify your shipboard operations with robust, no-nonsense lifting power!

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