Heavy lifting for nuclear projects

Safe handling and positioning of critical nuclear components

Nuclear containment projects involve extremely heavy and oversized components that must be handled under strict safety and quality constraints. Lifting operations often take place in confined areas, near sensitive structures or within operating facilities. Heavy lifting solutions require precise engineering, controlled execution and full traceability. VSL delivers engineered heavy lifting systems adapted to nuclear regulations, ensuring safe installation and predictable performance.

The Role of Heavy Lifting in Nuclear Infrastructure

Nuclear containment construction and upgrades require the installation of massive components such as containment liners, prefabricated elements, heavy modules or equipment. Conventional lifting methods may be limited by load capacity, space constraints or safety requirements. Engineered heavy lifting solutions enable controlled lifting, positioning and installation while minimizing risks to structures, personnel and ongoing operations.

Engineered lifting systems ensure controlled load transfer and stability.

Millimetric control supports accurate positioning of critical components.

Solutions are designed for limited space and complex site conditions.

Planned lifting sequences limit interference with existing structures.

Operations meet strict safety, quality and documentation requirements.

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VSL’s Heavy Lifting Services

VSL provides integrated heavy lifting solutions for nuclear containment projects, combining engineering expertise with on-site execution under regulated conditions.

Feasibility studies and lifting concept definition

Structural checks and load path analysis

Design of lifting systems and temporary works

Supply of lifting equipment and systems

Execution supervision and safety management

Quality control and nuclear documentation

Why Choose VSL for heavy lifting?

heavy lifting of a main crane system in Chernobyl new safe confinement
Chernobyl: heavy lifting of the 1,000t main crane system for the nuclear dismantling project

  • Proven heavy lifting expertise

    VSL has extensive experience with large-scale and high-risk lifting operations.

  • Integrated structural and construction approach

    Lifting solutions are coordinated with permanent structures and sequences.

  • Experience in nuclear environments

    Operations comply with nuclear safety and QA frameworks.

  • End-to-end project support

    From early studies through on-site execution.

Frequently asked questions about heavy lifting

These are some of the most common questions we receive. Got another one? Reach out to us!

Because extremely heavy components must be installed safely and precisely under strict regulatory constraints.

Containment liners, prefabricated concrete elements, modules and large equipment.

Through engineered lifting plans, structural checks, monitoring and controlled execution.

Yes. VSL executes lifting operations under strict operational and safety constraints.

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Need engineered heavy lifting solutions for a nuclear containment project?

Contact VSL to discuss a lifting strategy adapted to your site.