CHALLENGE
NAVIGATING COMPLEX SHIPBUILDING DEMANDS
The customer, a shipbuilder, was looking for solutions for manoeuvring and launching davit-type onboard equipment. This new system had to meet the challenges of speed, reliability and repeatability.
SOLUTION
EXPERTLY TAILORED HYDRAULIC INNOVATION
With expertise and immediate access to Parker’s range of high-quality products, Nanfourma could quickly prototype, test, and implement a solution that ensured great flexibility, high reactivity and extremely short response times to prevent damage during launching.
BENEFITS
ADOPTION ACROSS FLEET
The solution harnessed the strengths of Parker’s vast product range, combining mobile and industrial components to create a robust system. The solution’s success resulted in its adoption across over a dozen vessels.
“Working on this project alongside our client was an exceptional experience, marked by the support and expertise provided by Parker. This collaboration has enabled us to design bespoke solutions that have contributed significantly to our success, underlining our commitment to excellence and our ability to navigate through the complex needs of our customers.
Nanfourma's association with Parker has proven to be a major asset, not only through the constant innovation of Parker products, but also through the strategic partnership between our two entities. This link has been essential in meeting the technological challenges encountered. In addition, Parker's training courses have played a key role in enriching the technical know-how of Nanfourma's engineering teams. Together, our collaboration has highlighted our ability to deliver bespoke solutions that make a real difference, demonstrating our in-depth product expertise and our ability to respond effectively to our customers' needs."
Jean-Luc Mouezy, CEO - Nanfourma
Delivering customised solutions through trusted partnerships
In the competitive and demanding world of shipbuilding, the ability to deliver customised, reliable, and efficient solutions is paramount. This case study delves into how Parker Distributor, Nanfourma, a Parker Distributor leveraged its strategic collaboration with Parker to deliver a customised solution to a shipbuilder, addressing complex challenges with precision, speed, and reliability.
The customer, a shipbuilder, was looking for solutions for manoeuvring and launching davit-type onboard equipment. This new system had to meet the challenges of speed, reliability and repeatability.
The installations are intended for loading and unloading operations on davit-type tenders, requiring equipment capable of generating considerable forces, while ensuring great flexibility, high reactivity and extremely short response times to prevent damage during launching. Any execution that is too fast or repetitive could cause irreversible damage to the equipment, leading to major complications for the vessel and the interruption of missions in progress.
Rising to the challenge
the challenge, initiating a comprehensive process that began with in-depth consultations and brainstorming sessions at the design stage of the project. The collaboration was marked by a seamless integration of efforts between Nanfourma’s engineers and Parker’s technical team.
- Expertise: Nanfourma’s deep understanding of the maritime sector and hydraulic systems, combined with direct access to Parker’s comprehensive product knowledge and technical support, ensured a solution that was both innovative and tailored to the shipbuilder’s specific needs.
- Availability: With immediate access to Parker’s extensive range of high-quality products, Nanfourma could quickly prototype, test, and implement the solution. This rapid response was crucial in meeting the shipbuilder’s tight project timelines.
- Proximity: Being local, Nanfourma could work closely with the customer through every project phase, from initial consultation to final implementation. This close collaboration ensured that the solution perfectly matched the customer’s requirements and expectations.
Harnessing the power of Parker
The solution harnessed the strengths of Parker’s vast product range, combining mobile and industrial components to create a robust system. Key components included: -
- Mobile Directional Control Valves (P70, L90, and K220 models) for precise control of hydraulic flow.
- IQAN-Type Modules and joysticks for intuitive control and rapid response.
- Hydraulic Power Units featuring PV+ pumps and V14-V16 range motors, notably the cutting-edge V16-270, ensuring high performance and reliability.
This innovative approach not only met but exceeded the shipbuilder’s requirements, providing a system capable of delivering the necessary force and flexibility with exceptional response times.
The solution’s success was evident in its adoption across more than a dozen vessels, marking a significant achievement for the shipbuilder and showcasing the effectiveness of the Nanfourma and Parker collaboration. The project not only fulfilled the immediate needs but also positioned Nanfourma as a go-to provider for complex hydraulic solutions in the shipbuilding sector.
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Nanfourma specialises in hydraulic transmissions, offering value-added services designed to meet all the needs of manufacturers and customers in the marine sector.
Nanfourma, already renowned for its service offering, customer support and hydraulic expertise, draws much of its strength from its strategic collaboration with Parker, its trusted partner. This gives them access to a vast catalogue of high-quality products, enabling them to respond quickly and efficiently to customers' requests.
Nanfourma has also established itself as a key player in the maritime sector. This legitimacy, forged over the years, is the fruit of a wealth of experience and a proven ability to respond precisely to the diverse and evolving needs of the sector. Nanfourma's expertise is not just technical; it's also relational because the company places customer satisfaction at the heart of its concerns.
Drawing on solid experience and a resolutely forward-looking approach, Nanfourma continues to respond effectively to its customers' needs, while consolidating its position as a leader in the maritime sector.
Discover more about the products used in this case study
Mobile Directional Control Valve
IQAN Controllers
