Core Advantages: Mastering High-Velocity River Crossings
1. Exceptional Stability in 3.5m/s High-Velocity Currents
The biggest risk of traditional pontoon bridges is instability in fast-flowing water—but the HZ Elevated Pontoon Bridge is built to withstand 3.5m/s current velocity (equivalent to moderate flood conditions). Its elevated roadway design lifts the vehicle path above wave action, while reinforced floating pontoons and high-strength anchors minimize drift. This means it can operate reliably in rivers where other bridges would fail, such as post-flood waterways or seasonal high-flow rivers.
2. Dual-Function: Pontoon Bridge + Heavy-Duty Ferry
Unlike single-purpose river-crossing equipment, the HZ system offers two complementary solutions:
- Elevated Pontoon Bridge: For continuous, high-volume vehicle passage (4.5m roadway width, 60t tracked load), ideal for convoys of military armored vehicles or rescue trucks.
- 120t Capacity Ferry: For oversized or ultra-heavy loads (e.g., large cranes, prefabricated bridge sections) that exceed the pontoon bridge’s capacity. The ferry’s 12km/h full-load speed ensures fast, direct transport across rivers.
This duality eliminates the need for separate bridge and ferry systems, reducing logistics complexity and deployment time.
3. Rapid Deployment: 25min for Basic Bridge, 40min for 100m Span
Speed is critical in emergency or tactical scenarios, and the HZ Elevated Pontoon Bridge delivers:
- A basic floating bridge (core section) is operational in 25 minutes with 26 operators.
- A 100m-long modular pontoon bridge—enough to span most medium-sized rivers—takes just 40 minutes with 36 operators.
- Anchor ferries (critical for securing the bridge in fast currents) are set up in 15 minutes with 16 operators.
This is up to 50% faster than international counterparts, such as the German M3 Amphibious Bridge, which takes over an hour to erect a similar span.
4. Heavy-Load Capacity for Critical Assets
The system is built to support the heaviest vehicles and equipment:
- Pontoon Bridge: 60t tracked load (supports main battle tanks like the Type 99 or Leopard 2) and 13t axle load (compatible with military transport trucks).
- Ferry: 120t load capacity (handles oversized machinery, such as 100t excavators for disaster relief or military engineering vehicles).
This ensures no critical asset is left stranded on either side of a river.
Technical Specification: Precision Engineering for Reliability
1. Elevated Pontoon Bridge
- Roadway Dimensions: 4.5m width (accommodates single-way heavy vehicles or two-way light traffic)
- Load Capacity: Tracked Load 60t; Axle Load 13t
- Basic Bridge Erection Time: 25min (core section); Operators: 26
- 100m Span Erection Time: 40min; Operators: 36
- Anchor Ferry Erection Time: 15min; Operators: 16
- Environmental Resistance: Maximum Current Velocity 3.5m/s (stable in high-flow rivers)
- Key Design: Elevated roadway (avoids wave impact), modular pontoon sections (easy extension), high-tensile steel anchors (prevents drift)
2. Heavy-Duty Ferry
- Load Capacity: 120t (for oversized/ultra-heavy loads)
- Speed Performance: Full-Load Speed 12km/h; No-Load Speed 14km/h
- Deployment: Erection Time 25min; Operators: 26 (shares crew with basic bridge for efficiency)
- Key Design: Reinforced hull (resists turbulent water), dual-propulsion system (maneuverability in currents), integrated loading ramps (fast vehicle on/off)
Application Scenarios: Where It Delivers Critical Value
1. Military Armored Unit River Crossings
In tactical operations, rivers are often major barriers to armored convoys. The HZ Elevated Pontoon Bridge lets tanks, artillery, and supply trucks cross high-velocity rivers quickly: a 100m span is erected in 40 minutes, minimizing the time units spend exposed to enemy observation. The 60t load capacity supports main battle tanks, while the 120t ferry handles oversized equipment like missile launchers. For example, in a hypothetical border defense scenario, it could enable a tank battalion to cross a 80m-wide river with 3m/s currents in under an hour.
2. Post-Disaster Emergency Response
After floods or earthquakes, bridges are often washed out or collapsed—stranding rescue teams and relief supplies. The HZ system deploys fast to re-establish river crossings: the 25min basic bridge lets ambulances and light rescue trucks pass immediately, while the 120t ferry transports heavy cranes to clear debris or rebuild damaged infrastructure. In a 2024 flood scenario, it could connect a disaster zone on one side of a river to a relief hub on the other, enabling 24/7 delivery of food, water, and medical gear.
3. Remote Infrastructure Construction
Building roads, dams, or power plants in remote areas often requires crossing large rivers with heavy construction equipment. The HZ Elevated Pontoon Bridge acts as a temporary, reusable crossing: its modular design lets teams extend the span to match river width (e.g., 150m with additional pontoons), and the 120t ferry hauls prefabricated concrete sections or large turbines. Its ability to handle 3.5m/s currents is critical for rivers in monsoon or rainy seasons, where water flow spikes suddenly.
4. Large-Scale Agricultural & Industrial Logistics
In rural or industrial regions with limited fixed bridges, the HZ system supports heavy-duty logistics: it can be deployed seasonally to cross rivers for harvesting (e.g., transporting 60t combines) or industrial transport (e.g., moving 100t mining equipment). The ferry’s 12km/h speed ensures timely delivery, while the pontoon bridge’s continuous passage handles daily truck convoys.
Support & Service: Ensuring Operational Readiness
- Custom Span Extension: We offer modular pontoon sections to extend the bridge beyond 100m (e.g., 150m or 200m) for wider rivers, along with specialized anchors for extreme current conditions (up to 4m/s).
- Crew Training Programs: Our on-site training focuses on scenario-based skills: fast erection under time pressure, anchor deployment in high currents, ferry load balancing (for 120t assets), and emergency disassembly (e.g., sudden current spikes). We train both 26-person basic bridge crews and 36-person 100m span teams.
- Durable Spare Parts: We supply high-strength components—including pontoon hulls, anchor cables, and ferry propulsion parts—that meet international durability standards. Spare parts kits are designed for field storage, with clear labeling for quick access.
- International Certification: We provide documentation verifying compliance with global river-crossing equipment standards, including current velocity resistance tests (3.5m/s), load capacity validations (60t bridge/120t ferry), and deployment time audits—critical for military procurement and emergency management approval.
