absolute reliability

built tough for the offshore environment

DLR 70 DYNAMIC LOAD REDUCER

The TENSA Dynamic Load Reducer (DLR) is used for offshore lifts to reduce the dynamic loads
associated with lifts from moving vessels.

The DLR is a fluid damped air spring with spring rate, energy absorption and damping tailored to
absorb the energy from a moving load and bring it gracefully to rest with minimal recoil. With the
DLR. the dynamic load factor for boat lifts can be significantly reduced, allowing the crane capacity
to be increased by up to 50% or more depending on the sea state and load. The benefit can be
determined once the specific crane design and operating parameters, load and seastate have been
agreed.

Design is in accordance with API spec 2C Specification for Offshore Cranes and Lloyds Register
Code for Lifting Appliances in a Marine Environment as well as other relevant API and AS codes
covering the mechanical construction. LRS certification is standard. Purchasers may request
design and fabrication approval from DnV, ABS or other recognized certification organization at
additional cost.

The TENSA DLR is rugged and simple to set up and use.

For applications where a large stroke is required use the TENSA Passive Heave Compensator
(PHC), a similar product with larger stroke and performance characteristics tailored to suit lowering
loads through the wave zone and landing them on the seabed.

The TENSA DLR series are modular and can be adapted quickly to different strokes and operating
conditions. 2 units can be used in parallel to double the capacity. Additional accumulators can be
added to further improve the operating performance for extreme conditions. Dynamic lift capability
can also be added if additional lift speed is needed to lift the load clear of the floating vessel.

SPECIFICATIONS:

SWL for on platform lifts: 67 tonnes

Testing: Pressure test to134 t equiv. , load test 90t
Operating Stroke: up to 1500mm
Hydraulic Fluid: Glycol/water based
Overall Dimensions: 3000 x 300 x 300
Weight: approx 975 kg
Surface Treatment: Marine coating
Operating Temperature: 00 C-+500 C (-100 C opt)

Typical crane capacity increase

(Hsig = 2m)
Radius Original Capacity with
(m) Capacity (t) DLR (t)
10 32 41
14 31 39
18 28 34

** The above are indicative for a fixed platform to

floating vessel lift and subject to confirmation of
crane design and operating parameters

dlr70 v4

TENSA Equipment Pty Ltd

Perth Australia
Tel: +61 8 9488 4500
www.tensaequipment.com.au
 absolute reliability
built tough for the offshore environment

DLR 250 DYNAMIC LOAD REDUCER

The TENSA Dynamic Load Reducer (DLR) is used for offshore lifts to reduce the dynamic loads
associated with lifts from moving vessels.

The DLR is a fluid damped air spring with spring rate, energy absorption and damping tailored to
absorb the energy from a moving load and bring it gracefully to rest with minimal recoil. With the
DLR. the dynamic load factor for boat lifts can be significantly reduced, allowing the crane capacity
to be increased by 50% or more depending on the sea state and load. The benefit can be
determined once the specific crane design and operating parameters, load and seastate have been
agreed.

Design is in accordance with API spec 2C Specification for Offshore Cranes and Lloyds Register
Code for Lifting Appliances in a Marine Environment as well as other relevant API and AS codes
covering the mechanical construction. LRS certification is standard. Purchasers may request
design and fabrication approval from DnV, ABS or other recognized certification organization at
additional cost.

The TENSA DLR is rugged and simple to set up and use.

The TENSA DLR series are modular and can be adapted quickly to different strokes and operating
conditions. 2 units can be used in parallel to double the capacity. Additional accumulators can be
added to further improve the operating performance for extreme conditions. Dynamic lift capability
can also be added if additional lift speed is needed to lift the load clear of the floating vessel.

SPECIFICATIONS:

SWL for on platform lifts: 250 tonnes

Testing: Pressure test to 375 t equiv. , load test 275t
Operating Stroke: 3m standard, up to 6m on request
Hydraulic Fluid: Glycol/water based
Overall Dimensions: 5000 x 600 x 600
End Connections: to suit 250Te shackle
Weight: approx 5500 kg
Surface Treatment: Marine coating
Operating Temperature: 00 C-+500 C (-100 C opt)

Typical crane capacity increase

(Hsig = 2m)
Radius Crane Crane with
(m) Only (t) DLR (t)
12 205 250
20 183 227

** The above are indicative for a fixed platform to

floating vessel lift and subject to confirmation of
crane design and operating parameters

dlr250 v3

TENSA Equipment Pty Ltd

Perth Australia
Tel: +61 8 9488 4500
www.tensaequipment.com.au