Great warships

Chapter 1214: Asan doesn’t want to use our products?

In this world, money really makes the world go round. After some searching, Asan actually found two 1,000-ton cranes in the world.

One of them is naturally the old crane which is more than 20 years old. Over the years, this car has also experienced many ups and downs.

Initially, it was owned by the German crane company RIGA MAINZ. Ten years later, it was bought by another German crane company Breuer. However, it soon fell into the hands of Taiwan's Longhu Crane Company and was used to build Taiwan's cable-stayed bridge.

This continued until 04, when it was sold to the fourth user: Quanshun Heavy Machinery, also in Taiwan. As it had been a long time, the vehicle was repaired and refurbished for half a year before it began its fourth spring of life.

This kind of heavy machinery is the kind that can only generate revenue for half a year if it is not in use. After receiving the request, Quanshun Heavy Machinery immediately gave a quote: two million US dollars for one lift, plus three million US dollars for the round-trip fare!

Asan agreed without hesitation, no problem!
Half a month later, Quanshun Heavy Machinery's 1,000-ton crane was transported to the Cochin Shipyard in Asan. When they arrived, another 1,000-ton crane had just arrived.

This vehicle is even more modern. It is only one car, but it has multiple wheels, two rows, two rows, three rows, and two rows at the back, a total of nine rows of wheels. It is an extra-large nine-axle vehicle!

In the field of one thousand-ton cranes, this nine-axle vehicle is nothing special. After all, the Gottwald crane has a ten-axle chassis for the main vehicle and a nine-axle chassis for the boom, which looks very spectacular at first glance.

However, the other party's crane only has nine axles, but it is already an integrated crane! You can see that the upper boom sections can be extended, and the operating room is at the back. The tires of this crane are very large, and the cab in front is very small, which looks very strange.

Zhang Yang, the person in charge of Quanshun Heavy Machinery, walked over and looked at the car opposite curiously. They were doing the same job, looking for business all over the world. They might be competitors or friends in the future. Like now, when the two cranes needed to work together, they might even introduce business to each other.

Opposite him were some foreigners. Zhang Yang greeted them in English: "Hello, how are you guys? Which company are you from?"

"German Breuer Company." Miller, the person in charge of the other party, said: "We have operated your crane before, but I didn't expect it to still be usable now. It's really great!"

"Yes, this crane has very good performance and has always been a good helper for us. Cranes made in Germany are really strong. This one of yours was also made by you, right?"

Zhang Yang looked at the crane. Usually the brand of a crane would be on the arm, but this place was blocked by a piece of cloth, so he didn't know what brand it was.

Miller's face was slightly embarrassed, and then he quickly changed the subject: "Let's talk about the work project. Our two cranes will occupy one side each and work together to lift the 2,000-ton beam."

"it is good."

"Your cars are too big and move slowly, so you take up your position on the left bank, and our cars are more flexible, so go to the edge of the dock on the right."

"it is good."

Zhang Yang was still a little curious at this time. The other car had nine axles, but the tires were bigger than his. Shouldn't the flexibility be similar? After the car drove past, he realized that all the front and rear tires of the car could turn!

The front five rows can turn left, and the back four rows can turn right, so the turning radius is very small. When sideways movement is required, the entire tire can still turn in the same direction. Although the car is very long, it is actually very flexible to operate!

What about my bike? Only the front and back rows can move, and they can only turn in the opposite direction. The wheels in the middle are fixed.

Advanced, so advanced!
Cranes are used to work on construction sites. Various scenarios will be encountered on construction sites, and the problem of narrow space is often encountered. Zhang Yang's company's crane has to be docked with two cranes on site, which leads to high requirements on usage conditions. If some conditions cannot be met, operations cannot be carried out.

If I had known earlier, I wouldn’t have bought these two second-hand cars. I would have just bought one like them!
The Indians also became excited and coordinated to help the crane reach the designated location and help with the operation. Two hours later, the lifting began to proceed slowly.

"German cranes are so advanced!" The Indians were so excited watching the cranes on both sides lifting.

"Yes, their technology has been constantly improving over the years. The old crane had two parts, but this new crane has only one, and the boom is even longer!"

As everyone was talking, the beam was slowly lifted.

You can't be impatient at this time. You have to do it slowly, bit by bit. After six hours, the beam was finally lifted and accurately installed on the pillars on both sides.

The 12,000-ton gantry crane was assembled like this!

"Great, thank you!" Alex said excitedly, "Here's the balance!"

Zhang Yang received the balance of 1.5 million US dollars and was very happy. But then he looked at Miller and found that he had received the balance of 2 million US dollars!

In this case, half of the payment is generally made, which means that the German company's lifting fee is four million US dollars, which is one million US dollars more than theirs!

However... thinking that the other party was using advanced equipment, Zhang Yang had nothing to say.

Since there was only one vehicle, the German company's crane could quickly get to its work station, deploy and retract quickly. While Zhang Yang and his colleagues were still busy, Miller had already directed the crane to drive out.

The engine roared with a clear sound. Zhang Yang sighed again: "This German technology is so strong. Listen to the sound of this engine. It's so beautiful! It must be a high-horsepower car engine produced in Germany."

"Yes, Germany has many advanced car companies, and Germany's industry is number one in the world!" said a companion nearby.

"I just went over to take a look. The cab of that car is really luxurious. The cab of the crane behind it uses a joystick and a touch screen. This technology is really great."

At this moment, suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and the cloth covering the crane arm was suddenly lifted up. When Zhang Yang saw the words sprayed inside, he was suddenly stunned.

SANY, what this logo stands for is very clear to those who are engaged in engineering.

"Isn't it said to be made in Germany? How could it be purchased from the mainland?"

The Taiwanese simply cannot understand why the Germans, who have always had advanced industrial technology, chose to purchase cranes from Sany Heavy Industry!

Oriental, Minnesota Group.

"The Indians hired two cranes. The German company Breuer took over the business and chose to buy a 1,000-ton crane directly from us in the East and then transport it to the operation." Xu Zhengyang said: "The purchase price was 8 million US dollars, and this lifting business was 4 million US dollars. In other words, the Indians paid half of the crane fee to the German company Breuer."

"Yes, if we hire cranes from the East, two cranes would only cost two million dollars. The Indians are willing to spend more money for the sake of so-called face. This spirit is admirable!"

Qin Tao smiled and said, "This is consistent with Ah San's style. They always want to compete with us and regard us as opponents. They will never understand the principle of win-win cooperation."

"Yes, over the years, anyone who has cooperated with us has gained great benefits. Those who have always regarded us as opponents have not had a good ending. By the way, President Qin, the Navy's 075 will be back soon. Do you want to attend the commissioning ceremony together?"

"Is it far?"

"Not far away, on Zhoushan Island."

No more pretense, let's be frank. The construction of 075 was for that goal, so 075 will directly serve in the Eastern Fleet. In this way, the originally weakest Eastern Fleet has suddenly become the strongest!
The 003 aircraft carrier was put into service some time ago. It is the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in China. Now the 075, the first 076-ton amphibious ship in China, has been put into service. There are several more ships of the same type under construction. After the 076 built for foreign customers is delivered, the navy will certainly continue to order . In this way, the size of the Eastern Fleet will expand rapidly!
Qin Tao was full of anticipation.

"Of course I have to go! When I went to Africa, 075 escorted me. Now of course I have to go and participate in the ceremony and join in the fun!"

When Qin Tao arrived at the Eastern Fleet Base, many people had already gathered there. Wu Shengli was standing on the dock, talking with others. When he saw Qin Tao coming, a smile appeared on his face.

"Taozi, you're here?"

"Well, look at our navy's amphibious assault ships. In recent years, the navy's equipment has become more and more advanced. A 40,000-ton supply ship and a 40,000-ton amphibious ship were something we couldn't even think about before," said Qin Tao.

"What do you mean by 'dare not think'? We have always dared to think, but we just didn't have the money." Wu Shengli said, "Now that we have money in our pockets, of course we can build whatever we need."

"That's right. The bolder the people, the more productive the land. There is nothing we dare not think of."

"What do you mean by saying this, kid?" Wu Shengli rolled his eyes at Qin Tao. This was not a nice thing to say!
"No fun, Dad. The fleet is back."

"where?"

"The top of the head."

Like an aircraft carrier, an amphibious assault ship also needs to launch its carrier-based aircraft and return to land when returning. After all, maintenance is more convenient on land and it also avoids corrosion from sea salt. At this time, a large number of aircraft have already flown overhead.

The J-31A flew in the front. This vertical take-off and landing fighter and amphibious assault ship are a perfect match. Next came the tilt-rotor aircraft. Several were carried experimentally this time. Then came the drones and finally the helicopters. These formations whizzed past overhead, looking magnificent.

"We are still short of early warning aircraft. Once our tilt-rotor early warning aircraft is mature, this type of amphibious assault ship will be completely perfect." Wu Shengli said.

"Well, it matured quickly."

Most of these aircraft are vertical take-off and landing, and do not require the amphibious ship to provide a high speed, so when they are launched, the amphibious assault ship is already very close. When the fleet flies over, the amphibious assault ship appears in front of them.

The deck has no overhangs, and is also called a small flat top. The island is huge, and the warship looks beautiful and perfect!

Although the 075 has been sold to other countries a long time ago, this is the first one for domestic use. Moreover, the one for domestic use is definitely more advanced than the one for export. Although it does not have eighteen shields like an aircraft carrier, there are still many flat radar antennas around the island, and there is also a rotating back-to-back radar antenna like the 054B on the top, which looks very modern.

"salute!"

Outside the deck stood a row of soldiers in neat military uniforms. Although this warship had just been commissioned today, it had already carried out missions, long-distance missions at that, which was also the first time in history.

Zhang Yu and Yan Jun stood on the island, looking at the leaders on the shore with mixed feelings.

The amphibious ship slowly came to the dock and docked at the berth. Next to it was the 003 aircraft carrier. When the two ships were placed together, the difference could be immediately compared: although the displacement of the 075 was only 003 tons, it was higher than the -ton aircraft carrier!
Therefore, Zhang Yu can stand on the ship island and overlook 003. Although it is not as big as 003, it is higher than 003! This is also very interesting.

At the dock, a group of leaders also saw this scene and were shocked.

Amid the majestic music, Wu Shengli and others watched Zhang Yu and others coming down.

"Reporting that the first Type 075 amphibious assault ship No. 31 has completed its mission and returned triumphantly. Please give instructions!"

"On behalf of the Navy leadership and the Navy base, I welcome you back and welcome you to join the naval base!"

The ceremony in the East is going on in full swing, while at the Cochin Shipyard in India, the installation of the gantry crane has entered the final stage.

"All lines have been connected, and we can start testing now." Mike, a technician from the Rosyth Shipyard, let out a long sigh of relief. The installation has been completed, and the deal is officially done!
The gantry crane business is really good. Because of the gantry crane, they undertook the task of assembling two aircraft carriers. After the assembly is completed, they can sell them and make money. Lambert has great vision!

With complicated thoughts, Mike turned on the power and waited for the system to start.

From a layman's perspective, there is nothing special about a gantry crane. The entire gantry crane can move back and forth on the rails below, and the overhead crane on the gantry crane can move back and forth along the crossbeam, thus forming a two-dimensional movement area. Coupled with the cable dragging the hook up and down, the lifting operation can be completed. It seems very simple.

But in fact, it is not easy to lift a weight of 12,000 tons. During the lifting process, it is necessary to monitor the situation in all aspects. Even the pressure on the wheels on the track must be monitored at all times. Although there are only two handles on the operating interface of the gantry crane, a large amount of data will be displayed on the LCD screen.

In other words, the gantry crane also needs a special operating system. This operating system must monitor all data, analyze whether it is in a dangerous state and shut down at any time, and monitor the position of the hook. With the development of the operating system, people don’t even need to operate it. They can control it remotely from below, or even monitor it with a mobile phone, thus realizing unmanned operation. In case the gantry crane flips over, the operator will not be in danger.

However, a line of words appeared on the screen in Chinese characters. Mike said he didn't recognize them. He thought it was a program error, so he tried restarting again and again. Every time he restarted, the result was the same!

Mike realized something was wrong.

"Find someone who understands Oriental characters and translate it!" Mike said.

“Why do you need to know oriental writing?”

“Because our gantry crane has it.”

"Why do your British gantry cranes have oriental characters?" Alex, who had been busy with this matter and was waiting for the good news from the start of the gantry crane, heard Mike's words and immediately realized something.

"Don't talk nonsense. I want someone who knows oriental characters to come here!" Mike was angry. Why are you saying these useless things? Now there is a problem. The most urgent thing is to solve the problem.

"Okay." Alex didn't dare to ask any more questions and hurried to look for someone. Soon someone came up.

"Alarm, the system has detected that the gantry crane has changed its position, violating the original contract, so the gantry crane has been locked."

"What do you mean?" Alex asked again. What did these words mean? He didn't understand.

"Damn it!" Mike's face darkened. "We were fooled by the Orientals! We were fooled by the Orientals!"

"Isn't this your British gantry crane? What does it have to do with Orientals?" Alex continued to repeat the soul-searching question he had just asked.

"I don't have time to explain so much. I need to make a phone call to China."

At the Rosyth Shipyard, Lambert looked at the place where the gantry crane had disappeared and was very satisfied. He bought it first to receive the order and then sold it to make money. It was worth it, really worth it!
"Mr. Lambert, something happened over there!"

"what's up?"

“That gantry crane detected the reinstallation and stopped working.”

“How did you detect it?”

"We didn't know this before, but now we have discovered it after analysis. We can see the hook's trajectory on the screen because there is a satellite positioning system in the hook! If it changes to a different position, of course it can be detected."

No matter what radar or sonar is used, it is not as accurate as the satellite positioning system. GPS can reach the level of 0.1 meters, and the Eastern Beidou navigation is not inferior. Wherever the hook goes can be monitored remotely. At the same time, you will know that you have traveled half the world to other areas.

"The Orientals have no right to do this. Since they sold the gantry crane to us, they can't do this trick again. We are going to sue them!" Lambert was also anxious.

"Mr. Lambert, the most important thing now is how to explain to Ah San that we said this gantry crane was produced by us, but now it has been changed to be produced in the East. Ah San may not be able to accept it."

Ah San held his breath and never asked for help from the East or used Eastern products. But now, the gantry crane bought from the UK was actually produced in the East. What would Ah San think?
What if Ah San feels that he has been cheated and asks for the gantry crane to be returned?
(End of this chapter)