Advanced winch system for Queen Juliana Bridge

in Curaçao

DROMEC Winches supplies advanced winch system to Qumey for Queen Juliana Bridge in Curaçao

DROMEC Winches has delivered four innovative winch systems to the family-owned company Qumey for the restoration of the Queen Juliana Bridge in Willemstad, Curaçao. Qumey, internationally renowned for designing and assembling high-quality stainless steel, steel, and aluminum constructions, will use these winch systems to carry out restoration work on the iconic bridge safely and efficiently.

DROMEC developed four electric hoist winches and eight travel drives, integrated into a centralized control system. The winches are based on planetary gearboxes, while Hydromec flange-mounted gear reducers were chosen for the travel drives. Both the winches and the travel drives feature brake motors produced in-house by DROMEC. This combination of technologies provides a safe and reliable solution for lifting and moving materials and tools across the full length of the bridge.

Innovative Control Technology

The winch system utilizes the latest technologies, including Hydromec travel drive units equipped with Harting connectors. Thanks to these modular plug connections, the winches and travel drive motors can be quickly and flawlessly connected to the central control system, enhancing on-site efficiency and safety. The control system features a custom-made wiring harness and a wireless handheld transmitter system, allowing operators to easily manage the winches and movement.

An additional safety measure in the design focuses on user-friendly operation and quick installation. By pre-cutting the cables to the required lengths, the entire system can be quickly and safely installed and commissioned on-site. The system was designed to meet Qumey’s specific requirements, with every detail tailored to maximize operator safety.

Efficiency Through Collaboration and Customization

DROMEC’s team worked closely with Qumey throughout the project to understand their needs and requirements. During the engineering phase, Qumey remained actively involved, resulting in a custom solution perfectly aligned with the client’s expectations.

The final product, a robust and versatile winch system, features several unique attributes. The winches have a lifting capacity of 3,000 kg, a lifting speed of 4.3 meters per minute, and a cable storage capacity of 53 meters. With a travel speed of up to 2 km/h, this system provides Qumey with the flexibility and power needed to successfully restore the Queen Juliana Bridge.

 

Joost Ressing, Sales at DROMEC, remarked:
“By delivering these winches and travel drives to Qumey, DROMEC is contributing to the preservation of an important national bridge and making a vital contribution to the infrastructure of Curaçao.”

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Joost Ressing

Sales

sales@dromec.nl mail Joost +31 (0)317 - 68 11 55