Crosshead with Free Fall Arrestor

Hydraulic Decoking Systems

Ruhrpumpen's standard crosshead design is an efficient component of a cutting system for heavy-duty tasks in refineries.
Our proprietary Free-Fall Arrestor retrofit designs reduce the safety risk of the brakes of the crosshead and can usually be installed without interruption to existing decoker operations.

Operation limits

Applications Hydraulic Decoking Systems

Overview

RP's retrofit Free Fall Arrestor designs can be provided alternatively:
  • With existing Shoe-Type Crossheads modified to accommodate Free Fall Arrestor and Arrestor actuation linkage
  • With new wheeled crossheads incorporating Free Fall Arrestor and actuation linkage, the crosshead can be modified for either existing rotary joints or Ruhrpumpen's Drill Stem Drives
SIGNIFICANT FEATURES
  • Functional testing performed on a routine basis
  • On site, full load testing can be performed by qualified Ruhrpumpen personnel
  • Separate Arrestor cables, cable guides and spring cans are eliminated
  • Cable grippers are eliminated
  • TÜV (UL/FM equivalent) approved, proven in over 5,000 installations

Other Decoking components and services

We supply engineering services and heavy-duty components for Hydraulic Decoking Systems, including:

Moreover, our Global Service Network is fully equipped to offer spare parts and repair services for decoking equipment and systems. Our experience includes Freefall Arrestor revamps and retrofits without interruption to existing operations.