In 2024, MGF were tasked with providing a PCS unit lift solution for what posed to be a unique challenge.
Located at Richborough Energy Park, the project was to lift PCS units (Power Conversion System Units) that had been transported to the site into place at the energy park.
The operation complexities (uneven weight and centre of gravity) required a bespoke solution to complete the PCS unit lift.
Prior involvement with MGF’s Lifting By Design team meant Keltbray Lifting knew MGF provided bespoke lifting solutions.
Richborough Energy Park
Keltbray Lifting
Bespoke solution for the customer that no other lifting company could deliver
This project provided MGF with the opportunity to use our newly formed Lifting by Design service.
Close collaboration between MGF Engineers and the Lifting By Design team allowed us to calculate the forces needed and create a bespoke lifting frame that matched the exact requirements of the lift.
The size of the spreader frame needed to be 12m x 3m and have the capability to lift 32t. It also needed to factor in the unbalanced centre of gravity.
Due to the critical importance of crane selection and the limited lifting capacities available at the required working radii, it was essential to minimise the self-weight of all lifting accessories.
The selected lifting solution was therefore specifically engineered with a focus on weight optimisation. This ensured compatibility with the crane’s load chart while maintaining structural integrity and operational safety.
This approach enabled the execution of the lift within the available capacity margins whilst considering the inconsistent COG considerations without compromising on performance or compliance.
MGF created a successful lifting solution that provided the bespoke requirements that Keltbray Lifting required from this lift. Close collaboration between the client and our various internal departments created a rapid response time and tailored solution that enabled a safe and effective PCS unit lift.
From showing our capabilities and adaptability to create bespoke solutions, Keltbray Lifting have already chosen MGF as a trusted provider. Our Lifting By Design solution will help them complete complex lifts again in the future.
The F55 Spreader Frame is a modular product that is designed to lift heavy items preventing them from being damaged …
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