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October 19, 2004
Allied Marine Crane Assists US Missile Defense Agency in Implementing Sea-Based X-Band Radar Operations
Allied Systems Company delivered the DTH 300-100/20 Crane, a 100-foot fixed
length boom crane with hoist capabilities of 60,000 lbs, to the AMFELS, Inc.
shipyards in July 2004, in conjunction with the United States Missile Defense
Agency’s Sea-Based X-Band Radar project.
Allied Systems Company’s DTH 300-100/20 crane will be installed on the Sea-Based X-Band Radar platform (SBX), comprised of a large X-Band radar mounted on a modified fifth-generation semi-submersible platform. It is designed to track, discriminate, and assess incoming target missiles without the limitations of a fixed location unit based on land.
The DTH 300-100/20 crane is a 100-foot fixed length boom crane with a 20-foot swing-out jib. The crane is rated for 60,000 lbs at 90 feet and 5,000 lbs at 120 feet. The crane’s main hoist is rated for 60,000 lbs with 4-part line producing a hook speed of 90 fpm. The auxiliary hoist is rated for 5,000 lbs with 1-part line producing a hook speed of 120 fpm.
The crane’s electronically controlled heave compensation system is capable of up to 100 feet-per-minute. The main hoist maintains a minimum radius of 15 feet, up to a maximum radius of 100 feet. Boom luffing speed provides maximum to minimum radius in at least 101 seconds. The DTH 300-100/20 is capable of 360 degrees of continuous slewing at 1 rpm. This specially designed crane features a totally enclosed/insulated operator’s cab, including electronic joystick crane controls, 12-volt power supply for VHF radio, heater, defroster fan, and air conditioning.
The SBX is the world’s first combination of advanced X-band radar and a state-of-the-art oceangoing, semi-submersible platform. Based on a fifth generation oil drilling platform, the SBX is a large twin hulled, self propelled vessel designed for exceptional stability in high winds and sea states equivalent to so-called “Hundred Year Storm” conditions. SBX will eventually be moved to its primary support base at Adak, Alaska, where it is scheduled to begin supporting MDA operations in 2005.
Allied Systems Company is an industry leader in the engineering and manufacturing of specialized heavy lift and material handling equipment. Founded in 1976 and located in Sherwood, Oregon, Allied Systems acquired its Marine Crane Division in 1978, which designs and manufactures specialized hydraulic box boom cranes for the military, petroleum and shipping industries, among others.
For more information about Allied Systems Company, please visit www.alliedsystems.com. For more information about Allied Systems Cranes, please contact Mike DiFabio by phone at 503-625-2560 or by e-mail at crane@alliedsystems.com.
October 18, 2004
Allied Systems Acquires Assets of J.A. Freeman & Son, Inc.
Allied Systems Company purchased the assets from the 115 year-old J.A. Freeman & Son, Inc., manufacturer of modern hay baling and hay handling equipment.
Allied Systems Company, a Portland, Oregon based leader in the engineering and manufacturing of specialized heavy lift and material handling equipment has announced the purchase of the assets of J.A. Freeman & Son, Inc., manufacturer of hay baling and hay handling equipment, also based in Portland.
As the official acquisition took place on October 15, 2004, Allied and Freeman employees worked diligently on the transition through the weekend, insuring nearly instant transfer of all service parts and support for immediate filling of current Freeman parts orders. All Freeman production inventory and products will be transferred to Allied’s Portland facilities within the week.
Allied’s newly-acquired Freeman product lines include pull-type, in-line, and big balers, in addition to bale stackers, bale wagons, feeders and compressors for the hay and forage marketplace. Freeman product lines also include de-watering and baling equipment for the pulp and food processing industries.
The Freeman Company was founded in 1889 by John Ambrose Freeman, originally selling supplies, hardware and implements to farmers in the Willamette Valley and Western Washington. The newly-acquired company presently manufactures and distributes their advanced line of hay baling and hay handling equipment throughout the world to customers on six continents. Freeman products are widely known for exceptional reliability, ruggedness, and easy maintenance.
Allied Systems Company is an industry leader in the engineering and manufacturing of specialized heavy lift and material handling equipment. Allied’s diverse product lines include marine cranes, Wagner log stackers, coal and chip dozers, Ranger skidders, Allied winches (formerly Hyster winches), and Long Reach forklift attachments. Each product line is a leader in its respective field and is widely distributed through its own independent dealer network. Allied intends to continue distribution of the newly acquired Freeman product lines under the Freeman name and through existing distributor networks.
“The Freeman products fit well into Allied’s current business structure,” said Lew Rink, Allied’s President. “With Allied’s strong emphasis of engineering and product support, combined with our modern manufacturing facilities, we will continue growth of the Freeman name in the world’s marketplace.”
Allied’s success and reputation is built on listening to its customers and responding to their needs with the necessary engineering, manufacturing, and service, resulting in superior quality products and loyal customers. Allied offers a considerable dealer support network, in addition to e-commerce, acclaimed service and support, and an exemplary parts fill-rate.
For more information about Allied Systems Company, please visit the website at www.alliedsystems.com or e-mail marketing@alliedsystems.com.
October 15, 2004
Allied Systems Company Provides Rescue Boat Davit System for USCG Integrated Deepwater System Program
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Allied Systems Company’s DC-8600CTS will equip the USCG Maritime Security Cutter, Large as part of the Coast Guard’s new Maritime Homeland Security Strategy.
Allied Systems Company’s model DC-8600CTS, a single point 7-meter rigid hull inflatable rescue boat davit system with an 8,600 lb safe working load, will be installed on the USCG Maritime Security Cutter, Large (WMSL 750). Currently under construction, the WMSL will be a 421-foot vessel with a 4,112-ton displacement at full load. The ship will be powered by a twin screw combined diesel and gas turbine power propulsion plant designed to travel at maximum speed of 28 knots. The cutter will include:
Allied System’s rescue boat davit system includes an integral boat cradle, active drive constant tension winch, removable boat docking head and control box. The DC-86000CTS is completely self-contained, requiring only electrical power. It features a watertight tethered electronic control box for normal operations that can be attached to most any desired deck location, in addition to an auxiliary back-up control panel located on the davit. The SOLAS approved davit is powered by a 75 horsepower electro-hydraulic power unit constructed of 316 stainless steel.
The Integrated Deepwater System (IDS) is a critical multi-year, multi-billion dollar program to modernize and replace the Coast Guard’s aging ships and aircraft, and improve command and control and logistics systems. It is the largest recapitalization effort in the history of the Coast Guard. When complete, the interoperable IDS system will include three classes of new cutters and their associated small boats, a new fixed-wing manned aircraft fleet, a combination of new and upgraded helicopters, and both cutter-based and land-based unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). All of these highly capable assets are linked with Command, Control, Communications and Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems, and are supported by a new and far-reaching integrated logistics system.
Allied Systems Company is an industry leader in the engineering and manufacturing of specialized heavy lift and material handling equipment. Founded in 1976 and located in Sherwood, Oregon, Allied Systems acquired its Marine Crane Division in 1978, engineering and manufacturing specialized hydraulic box boom cranes for the military, petroleum and shipping industries, among others.
For more information about Allied Systems Company, please visit www.alliedsystems.com. For more information about Allied Systems Cranes, please contact Mike DiFabio by phone at 503-625-2560 or by e-mail at crane@alliedsystems.com.
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