Heavy Lifting for Wind Towers

Solutions for handling and installing heavy components

The wind energy sector requires installation of ever heavier components at increasing heights under tight schedules and complex logistics. Heavy lifting provides an alternative to standard crane and in-situ erection methods. VSL delivers bespoke heavy lifting services designed to support both onshore and offshore wind farm construction and commissioning.

Why heavy lifting for wind towers

Wind tower projects involve very heavy elements such as concrete foundations and mechanical assemblies. Standard crane operations may be constrained by space, height or schedule. Heavy lifting offers controlled alternative methods for handling and placing these components. It has become essential for safe and efficient installation on both onshore and offshore wind farms.

Heavy lifting provides methods beyond standard cranes. This helps meet height and space limits on site.

It enables controlled movement of large components. This reduces risk during installation.

Solutions suit different environments and project conditions. This supports both land- and sea-based wind farms.

Approaches can include lifting, tilting and sliding. This supports project-specific constraints.

Heavy lifting can be combined with post-tensioning, precasting and foundations. This supports coordinated execution.

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VSL’s Heavy Lifting Services

VSL offers bespoke heavy lifting services tailored to the wind energy market. Our scope covers planning, equipment, execution and coordination with other project activities.

Feasibility studies and preliminary consultation

Project design and planning support

Equipment specification and scheduling

Design and supply of specialist lifting equipment

Leasing and operation of VSL systems

Execution of heavy lifting operations

Why Choose VSL for heavy lifting?

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  • Custom solutions

    VSL adapts methods to each project’s constraints.

  • Global heavy lifting expertise

    VSL has one of the largest pools of strand-jacks worldwide.

  • Proven performance

    Our teams combine local and global experience for reliable results.

  • Integrated project support

    Heavy lifting services can be packaged with other wind energy solutions.

FAQs about heavy lifting

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

Heavy lifting includes engineered methods to handle and position very heavy wind farm components safely.

It supports onshore and offshore installations where cranes may be limited.

Yes. It integrates with post-tensioning, precasting and foundation solutions.

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Planning a wind farm project with heavy components to install?

Contact VSL to explore tailored heavy lifting solutions for your site.