MacGregor GravityVibe™
GravityVibe™ is an enhanced gravity self-unloading system that brings new efficiency and flexibility to bulk carriers. It enables you to safely and reliably discharge a wider range of coarse or cohesive materials – such as wood chips or aggregates – that challenge conventional systems.By combining proven gravity technology with intelligent vibration control, GravityVibe™ improves cargo flow, reduces emissions per tonne carried, and increases your vessel’s earning potential.Backed by MacGregor’s decades of bulk-handling expertise, it offers a cost-efficient, sustainable, and future-ready solution for your fleet.
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Technical Data
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Common failures & inspection points
Visual inspection for breaks, deformation, corrosion; DNV 5-year rule: sample and laboratory test; annual inspection of full length if damage indicators present → replacement if necessary
Rocking test (measure axial play); visual inspection: grease traces under bearing (dry = wear risk); take grease samples for ferrography analysis (wear particle monitoring: lamella particles = bearing damage)
Visual inspection for oil leaks at valves, cylinders, hoses; hydraulic oil samples for analysis (water content, wear metals); pressure test and control valve functional test; OnWatch Scout IoT condition monitoring optionally available
Surface cracks and deformation (visual inspection); tensile test to UNE-EN ISO 6892-1:2010; 'safety-related' components: high inspection level before commissioning and during service life
Alle 5 Jahre Lasttest erforderlich (DNV-Anforderung); Proof-Load-Test: max. 110% der Maximallast (OSHA/ASME B30.2.0-1967); Funktionsprüfung aller Positionen unter Wasser/Kalibriergewichten; DNV-Surveyor anwesend
Endschalter (Heben/Senken Grenzen); Überlaststoppfunktion; Druckregelventile (Druckprobe); Redundanz-Prüfung der Bremsen
Type-general inspection and maintenance points for this equipment category — not model-specific.
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