The Houlder Monopile Upending and Lifting Tool has gained a proven track record of success with zero down time incidents. It has operated on the Rampion Offshore and Horns Rev 3 wind farm installation projects for E.ON Climate and Renewables and Geosea respectively.
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Designed for safer, faster and more straight forward offshore wind farm foundation installation, the remotely controlled wireless hook-up and release system engages directly with the foundation pile’s flange. This eliminates the need for additional lifting points or straps, helps avoid any requirements for personnel to go into hazardous zone locations and provides an ideal solution when longer piles hang over the edge of the vessel when stowed.
Monopile Upending and Lifting Tool Specification
- Lifts and upends piles with flange sizes ranging from 5m – 6.5m
- Lifts and upends piles weighing up to 1200t
- Upends foundation piles through 0-90 degrees to and from the vertical
- The tool conforms to all relevant design codes for lifting equipment; ISO 9001:2008 Certification and DNV 2.22 Lifting Appliance rules
- Rental and purchase options are available
Monopile Upending and Lifting Tool Features
- Quick hook-up and release system
- Wireless remote control
- Fail-safe pile locking system
- Hydraulically powered system
- Self-contained hydraulic and electric power supply
Monopile Upending and Lifting Tool Benefits
- Proven track record with zero project down time
- Wireless remote and self-engagement reduces the need for work in hazardous locations
- Ideal solution when longer piles mean attachment points hang off deck side when stowed
