20 May 2019
Tower Attachment for Liftra LT1500 Turbine Installation Crane Passes Tests
Topics: CO2 emission reduction, Liftra, LT1500, Onshore, small flange, Successful Test, Turbine Installation Crane, Wind Energy
Liftra has successfully tested the tower attachment mechanism for the LT1500 Turbine Installation Crane.
The attachment mechanism is easy to add to any tubular tower design and applies for all types of wind turbines.
To give an indication of the actual size of the flange this image depicts the flange in a 1:1 ratio with a hand.
This small flange provides secure support for the LT1500 crane with a lifting capacity of 120t.
The LT1500 is competitive for onshore Installation and MCR from around 140m hub height and it works up to 250m.
The Liftra Installation Crane enables the installation of turbines with hub heights up to 250 meters with no need for large, expensive conventional cranes. The solution offers less mobilization, a smaller pad area, and reduced emissions for a more hassle-free installation process.
As the most sustainable and cost-efficient technology for wind farm installation, the LT1500 is mobilized with only 5-8 truckloads, while just 1 truckload is needed for transport between turbines on-site. In comparison, the conventional crane method requires 30-40 truckloads for both mobilization and on-site relocation.
The LT1500 technology brings turbine installation and maintenance to the next level, with reduced operational time and costs and reduced emissions as every LT1500 installation reduce CO2 emissions by 25t.
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