MBI 200-1,5/S to Turkey
MOOG has once again won a bid against its competitors and received an order for an under-bridge unit model MBI 200-1,5/S for the new Izmit Bay suspension bridge which is part of the new Gebze-Izmir motorway in western Turkey. This bridge is 2.1 miles long and therefore one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. It connects the north and south coast of Izmit Bay.
The platform unit MBI 200-1,5/S was ordered as a trailer mounted version including a VOLVO tractor and was manufactured by MOOG according to the customer’s requirements.
The horizontal range under the bridge is up to 65 ft. 7 in. and the platform is 4 ft. 11 in. wide, which are both standard for this unit. The platform can be loaded with up to 6 people plus 704 lbs. of materials/tools at the same time (max. 1,760 lbs.).
What is special about this under-bridge unit is the additional equipment:
The machine was also equipped with a telescopic rotation frame which allows a wider over-bridging of sidewalks. Moreover, the lifting frame was increased to enable a wider lowering depth of 39 ft. instead of the standard 28 ft. 6 in. With help of a hydraulic lift a working height of up to 26 ft. 3 in. is possible which enables a more flexible work area on the platform. Furthermore a pier inspection unit was also delivered which can be lowered down the piers a maximum of 147 ft. 7 in.
A special under-bridge unit for a special bridge – the Izmit Bay suspension bridge in western Turkey.
The training took place beginning of December 2016 and see what great pictures were taken at the bridge:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz1p2P08vzE
Concessionary: OTOYOL YATIRIM ve ISLETME A.S. TURKEY