Hydraulic crane 8520-K8 + FJ1200-K6 lifting capacity inquiry HMF Group

G udmund Braendgaard HMF Group A/S Oddervej 200 DK-8270 Hojbjerg Our 14.09.15 nr 2-8/ 15-1245-006 Inquiry Dear Mr G udmund Braendgaard The Technical Regulatory Authority (TRA) is governmental institution ensuring public safety in Estonia . My job in this organization , among others, is market surveillance ( machinery directive 2006/42/EC) and investigate accidents. As You have probably already heard from Mr. Raido Välk ( Pro Lift OÜ ) recently the breakdown of the HMF hydraulic crane occurred. TRA is now investigating the technical aspects of crane boom breakdown in this case . The crane in question is 8520-K8 with flyjib FJ1200-K6, serial no 970173 and 980145, year 2012, order no 5150648. We are approaching to You due to the lifting capacities of this crane. In order to determine , was the lifting capacity exceeded during work or was it not , we need to know exact lifting capacities in certain working area points: Height 30 m and main boom angle 66 degrees + flyjib 57 deg. Height 27 ,5 m and main boom angle 53 degrees + flyjib 34 deg. The lifting capacity diagrams available to us do not give exact numbers in these points, therefore w e really appreciate if You can send us permissible lifting capacities as soon as possible. Yours sincerely , Richard Saarman Chief Specualist [email protected] , +372 662 2175