Attachment 3- Spec Sheet.pdf

Attachment 3

BID SPEC FOR 20 METRIC TON HYDRAULIC SELF-PROPELLED

TRANSPORTER (SPT)

GENERAL PURPOSE

The purpose of the 20 Metric Ton capacity self-propelled transporter (SPT) is to provide the US.

Coast Guard Academy Waterfront Division the ability to move sailing vessels and power boats safely around the facility and into the boat house for maintenance and storage.

The SPT must be able to drive easily on the yard surface.

The machine must be able to handle safely and according to the locally applicable safety code, a boat weighing up to 20 metric tons.

The SPT is a high strength steel welded structure, hydrostatic driven system, wireless remote operated control which is equipped with safety devices neutralizing external interferences.

The SPT radio-controlled system should allow for easy maneuverability as proportional speed forward- reverse running, independent front and back lifting and lowering, and independent front and back wheels steering. Wheels sets (4) are self-levelling, balancing and steering being able to turn left or right at an angle of 35° degrees.

The SPT must be equipped with manual an emergency override operating control system as backup control system in the event the remote-control system fails.

The SPT will be equipped with pads mounted to a hydraulic telescoping arms capable of raising to a height of at least 9’-5” for moving sailboats and must be able to rotate up to 180 degrees to meet different hull types. The angle and telescoping length of the arm are to me hydraulically controlled shall be actuated by IQAN and the pads must be self-levelling for positioning on the hull regardless of angle. Each cylinder has it’s own control valve, controllable from the remote and to be protected by a holding valve to prevent the arm from lowering if there is a drop in pressure.

The SPT will have a minimum of two pairs (four total) of moveable pick-up legs capable of lifting, stabilizing and moving vessels while situated in cradles that are 8’ wide x 16’ long.

The SPT will have one pair of Aluminum Crossbars to support carrying boats with keels and no cradles.

The SPT must be completely opened at back allowing for easy positioning and handling without the need of other bulky lifting devices, in this way it provides complete maneuverability in restricted and difficult areas reducing handling time.

The SPT must be able to drive up a grade/slope of 6% fully loaded without problems. The SPT must be able to stop on the ramp and start to ascend again without problems.

The SPT will operate in a salt-water environment, so machine structure needs to Gloss poly Siloxane coating system to meet Coast Guard Spec SFLC-Std-Spec-6310-(2020)

DIMENSIONS

Maximum length 32’-0” Minimum inside clear width of the machine: 9’-2” Maximum outside overall width of the machine: 14’-0” Minimum frame height: 2’-10” Maximum frame height: 4’ – 2” Maximum wheelbase: 23’-6”

STEERING SYSTEM

Steering system shall be: All wheel steering.

Steering system modes shall be: 2-WS / 4-WS / Crab steering.

Steering angle: The back and rear independent turning wheels must be able to turn up to 35° degrees under full load.

DRIVE and TRACTION The traction force must be high enough to move with full capacity ascending an asphalt or concrete incline of 6% at a speed up to 160 ft/min.

The SPT drive mechanism must be hydrostatic, closed loop.

The SPT drive motor must be of the piston type to ensure a fine control at low speed.

The SPT drive gear reducer(s) must be a planetary type for longer life.

The SPT parking brake must be of wet type, spring applied with hydraulic release.

The SPT drive system must allow for different speeds in each wheel while turning.

WHEELS

The SPT shall have (8) tires.

The SPT tires must be solid and super elastic for ease of maintenance.

The tread of the tire must be non-linear, capable of sufficient traction on sand or mud.

The SPT tires will be 23 x10 -12 and ground bearing pressure under full load shall not exceed 130 PSI / 9.0 Bars

STRUCTURE

The SPT structure must be opened at back.

The SPT structure must be manufactured using US Steel and be composed of box type beams and bolting flanges allowing full disassembly and transportation in 40-foot containers. No section or part of the steel structure must undergo a force greater than 65% of its yield under normal operation with maximum load. Structure must also account for the following criteria:

Dynamic test with 110% of the capacity.

Static test with 125% of the capacity.

Steering wheel misalignment of up to 5 degrees

All bolts and nuts used to assemble the structure must be zinc plated.

No structure, cab, engine compartment, tanks can be made of steel less than ¼ inch [6 mm] thickness unless it is made of stainless steel, fiberglass or other corrosion resistant material.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

The engine compartment shall be made of fiberglass or steel. The engine compartment shall enclose the engine and the pumps. It shall be close to the ground for easy maintenance with hinged doors on either side.

ENGINE AND HYDRAULIC PUMP

The engine shall be of diesel type with at least 36 HP [27 kW] of power and RPMs not exceeding 3600 RPM. The engine shall be of a well-known brand with local service. Shall be liquid cooled.

The engine shall be equipped with automatic shutdown on low oil pressure, high liquid temperature, or low voltage. Gauges shall be supplied for temperature, voltage, oil pressure, and engine RPM.

The engine compartment shall be designed to operate in temperatures from -4ºF [-20ºC] to +115ºF [46ºC]

Each pump shall be equipped with a quick connect test port and the machine shall be supplied with a portable pressure gauge for maintenance.

Each hydraulic oil filter shall be equipped with an indicator gauge to indicate time of replacement.

The oil tank shall be able to contain more than 16 gal [60 L] and equipped with a level and temperature gauge.

The fuel tank shall be able to contain more than 16 gal [60 L] and equipped with level sight gauges.

All tanks shall be constructed of steel and external to the engine compartment. Tanks to be situated inside the frame of trailer.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

The SPT shall be equipped with IQAN Control System, and each ram have its own control valve and is controllable from the remote without needing to change anything on the machine

All hydraulic components and conduits burst pressure will be rated 5 times above the rated operating pressure.

Relief valves shall be installed on all circuits to prevent damage.

All straight and non-moving hydraulic lines shall be made of stainless steel 32205

All fittings shall be flat faced “O” ring type to prevent leaks.

LIFTING SYSTEM

The SPT shall have a lifting height distance of at least 12”.

LOAD INDICATION

The transporter is equipped with (4) pressure gauges that show the oil pressure in the frontal left/right and rear left/right pistons. By a pressure/weight chart is possible to value approximately the total weight on the transporter.

ELECTRICAL

A fuse / breaker panel must be present. The fuse/breaker panel and main electrical panel must be Enclosed, waterproof and accessible.

All electrical cables must be either encased in a wear resistant harness or protective covering.

All electrical valves shall be equipped with connectors.

All electrical harness or cable shall be clearly identifiable anywhere on the machine without tracing.

RADIO REMOTE CONTROL

A radio remote control will be offered with the standard transporter

The radio remote control shall have a minimum range of 164’ [50 m].

The radio frequency, transmitter and receiver, must comply with the local regulation, and have safety system which neutralizes every interference.

The transmitter shall be in the form of a belly pack attached to the waist of the operator. It shall have an operating time of 8 hours without changing the batteries. The bottom of the transmitter shall be flat so that it can be placed on a flat surface either for usage or storage.

The controls and the battery of the transmitter shall be waterproof. The battery shall be easily removable from the transmitter without tools and switched with a second battery also provided.

The transmitter shall include all the controls available to the operator from the operator station except the remote-control enabling switch, the ignition key, and controls related to options.

The drive control shall be fully proportional.

The remote control shall have a removable key, an emergency shutdown and a horn button.

Each arm shall be controllable from the remote independently actuated with IQAN.

PAINT

The paint system shall consist of:

Shot blasting all exposed metal surface until all foreign particles and contamination has been removed. The metal shot must be clean before blasting.

A zinc rich epoxy primer with an engineered Poly siloxane gloss topcoat. To meet Coast Guard Spec SFLC-Std-Spec-6310-(2020).

STANDARDS

The SPT shall meet any applicable portions of the following standards:

USA, Canada, All Other:

o CMMA Specification #70, Revised 1988 o AISC Section 1.5 dated November 1, 1978 o ANSI B30

SAFETY SYSTEMS

The SPT shall have a warning light at each corner.

The SPT shall have (1) emergency shut off switches located on the machine by the power unit and

(1) switch located on the remote control.

The SPT shall have a travel alarm. The travel alarm shall activate every time the parking brake is removed.

WARRANTY

The manufacturer shall include the following warranty with the offer:

The manufacturer shall repair or replace any defective mechanical part for a period of 2 years but less than 2000 hours of operation.

The engine manufacturer shall repair or replace any defective engine part for a period of 2 years but less than 2000 hours of operation.

QUALITY

The manufacturer must demonstrate an adequate quality assurance program, such as ISO or equivalent, for its manufacturing and engineering process.

The manufacturer must demonstrate the ability of the SPT to lift and transport one (1) Leadership L- 44 Sailing Vessel while in the cradle and a second demonstration with the Leadership L-44 without the cradle to ensure the SPT meets the expected specification criteria. The vessel will be transported a minimum of 100’ per demonstration and all lift, leveling and steering components operated through it’s full range of motion and designed capability.

EXPERIENCE and HISTORY The manufacturer must demonstrate at least 15 plus years of experience in the manufacture of mobile transporters and demonstrate that its knowledge is sufficient to design a reliable machine.

The manufacturer obligation demonstrate that they employ certified engineers, as well as experienced personnel, for the design of its machines and uses the latest technology to insure a good design.

The manufacturer must demonstrate that the model proposed has been extensively tested.

SERVICE/MANUALS

A sample of the operation and maintenance manual must be supplied with the proposal. The manual must be extensive and detailed about all the functions and operations in English.

A sample of the spare parts manual must be supplied with the proposal. The manual must demonstrate that all the parts and sub parts of the proposed machine are listed and clearly shown.

REFFERENCES

The manufacturer must provide a list of at least 5 other machines of a similar size it has delivered in the United States.

The customer may request the contact information from any names on that list in order to establish a reference.

TRAINING

The manufacturer must provide machine operator training and basic troubleshooting and maintenance to the USCG Academy Waterfront crew upon delivery and assembly of the machine to be conducted at the US Coast Guard Academy Waterfront location.

LOCAL REPRESENTATION

The manufacturer must have a local sales and factory authorized service representative located within 100 miles of the U.S Coat Guard Academy, and be able to show they’ve been working together for no less than 5 years.

MAUNUFACTURING

The SPT is to be manufactured in the United States using US manufactured Steel where applicable.