LIFTRA SELF-HOISTING CRANE OVER 300 GEARBOX REPLACEMENTS WORLDWIDE LIFTRA COMPANY OVERVIEW LIFTRA SPECIALIZES IN TAILOR-MADE SOLUTIONS FOR SPECIAL LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION TASKS IN THE GLOBAL WIND TURBINE INDUSTRY WWW.LIFTRA.COM
COMPANY OVERVIEW 02 COMPANY OVERVIEW 03 SOLUTIONS FOR THE FULL TURBINE LIFECYCLE At Liftra, we engineer and manufacture solutions for the full wind turbine lifecycle. From transportation to installation and maintenance, both on- and offshore. Our portfolio covers equipment for handling towers, blades, rotors, nacelles, gearboxes, and many other turbine components. MAJOR COMPONENT REPLACEMENT We provide a wide range of solutions for major component replacement, from turbine-specific main shaft fixtures to our patented Liftra Self-Hoisting Crane and Blade Way. TURBINE INSTALLATION Our state-of-the-art equipment for lifting and handling blades during turbine installation offer maximum control. We provide operations of equipment and engineering support globally. TURBINE TRANSPORTATION Liftra transportation solutions for wind turbine towers and blades allow for efficient sea transportation. Our stacking frames for towers and blades see frequent use worldwide. Our core objective is to lower the cost of wind energy for OEMs and operators across the industry. We continue to expand the use of Liftra technologies worldwide by setting new standards for the lifting and handling of wind turbine components. OFFSHORE We supply davit cranes, lifting yokes for blades, nacelles, towers, and platforms. Liftra projects comply with international standards, and many have received third-party approval. FIND OUT MORE www.liftra.com Liftra @ liftra@liftra.com Rev B
COMPANY OVERVIEW - MAJOR COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 04 COMPANY OVERVIEW - MAJOR COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 05 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW TURBINE INTERFACE AND SELF-HOISTING CRANE Turbine interface is installed inside the nacelle Self-Hoisting Crane container arrives on-site Hoist block is lifted to the interface Crane climbs its own lifting wires Crane arrives at the nacelle LT1000 LIFTRA SELF-HOISTING CRANE CHANGE MAJOR COMPONENTS WITHOUT MOBILE CRANES Crane turns 90 degrees Crane turns another 90 degrees Ready for operation LAUNCHED 2013 RATED CAPACITY 24 TONS PEAK WIND SPEED 18 M/S MAX. HUB HEIGHT 145 M REDUCED MOBILIZATION COSTS Transported in a single standard 40-foot container. MINIMAL ON-SITE FOOTPRINT Ideal for remote locations and areas with poor infrastructure. UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY Universal system compatible with all the major turbine brands. IMPROVED SAFETY Operator is in full control right next to the crane and gearbox. PROVEN TECHNOLOGY More than 300 gearboxes changed since 2013. Coming soon: LT1200 Liftra Self-Hoisting Crane, rated capacity of 45 t and max. hub height of 170 m. CURRENT TURBINE INTERFACES: Siemens 2.3 MW General Electric 1.5/1.6 MW platform Vestas/NEG Micon V82, NM82, NM71 UNDER DEVELOPMENT: Mitsubishi 1.0 MW Vestas/Gamesa 2 MW platform V80, V90, V100, V110, G8x, G9x Nordex 2.5 MW platform Envision 1.5 MW Suzlon S88 Nacelle cover is lowered if necessary
COMPANY OVERVIEW - MAJOR COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 06 COMPANY OVERVIEW - MAJOR COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 07 BLADE WAY OVERVIEW YOKES, WIRE SYSTEM, UP-TOWER SUPPORT SYSTEMS Footprint on-site Tip yoke Root yoke Yokes are hoisted to the blade Root yoke is positioned and attached Tip yoke is positioned and attached Blade is detached from hub Blade is lowered to the ground Blade is placed on the ground BLADE WAY CRANELESS REPLACEMENT OF SINGLE BLADES AND BLADE BEARINGS LAUNCHED 2017 RATED CAPACITY 14.6 TONS PEAK WIND SPEED 12 M/S MAX. HUB HEIGHT 170 M REDUCED MOBILIZATION COSTS Transported in just two standard 40-foot containers. UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY Universal system configurable for all major turbine brands. PROVEN WIRE SYSTEM Wire system and controls inspired by the Self-Hoisting Crane. PROVEN BLADE YOKES Yokes are based on 7 years of in-house development in vertical blade installation technology.
COMPANY OVERVIEW - TURBINE INSTALLATION 08 COMPANY OVERVIEW - TURBINE INSTALLATION 09 +30 0-30 -60 LT5002 BLADE YOKE REMOTE-CONTROLLED BLADE YOKE LT5002 installation chart BLADE AND ROTOR INSTALLATION STATE-OF-THE-ART BLADE HANDLING PATENTED 2015 PEAK WIND SPEED 18 M/S 55 NO USE OF TURBINE TURNING GEAR LT5002 turns the rotor itself and relies on turbine yaw motor. ONE-POINT LIFTING No tailing crane required. OFFSHORE APPROVAL Complete third-party CG3 certification. Blade Dragon installation chart BLADE DRAGON BLADE YOKE FOR INSTALLATION AT ALL ANGLES PATENTED 2011 PEAK WIND SPEED 18 M/S NO NEED TO POWER ON TURBINE Blade Dragon requires no yawing, pitching, or rotor turning. ONE-POINT LIFTING No tailing crane required. OFFSHORE APPROVAL Complete third-party CG3 certification.
COMPANY OVERVIEW - TURBINE INSTALLATION 10 COMPANY OVERVIEW - TURBINE INSTALLATION 11 LT870 BLADE YOKE ROTOR YOKES LAUNCHED IN 2007 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION OFFSHORE APPROVAL Complete third-party CG3 certification. FIRST LAUNCHED IN 2003 WLL UP TO 150 TONS FIELD-PROVEN Used by 5+ OEMs. Photo credit: Siemens Wind Power A/S, 2017 Photo credit: See opposite ADD-ON TAGLINES TAGLINE SYSTEM FOR MAXIMUM BLADE CONTROL TIP END YOKE TIP END SUPPORT FOR BLADES FIRST LAUNCHED 2005 PATENTED 2016 MEASURES ANGLES RATHER THAN LOADS Ensures fast reactions, minimizing load impact. INCREASES WIND OPERATING WINDOW Allows blade installation at higher wind speeds. UNIVERSAL ON- AND OFFSHORE SYSTEM High-precision blade handling. GEN 1 LAUNCHED 2013 GEN 2 LAUNCHED 2016 UNIVERSAL BLADE YOKE Configurable for multiple different blade types. FRICTION-BASED LIFTING Controlled blade pressure. OFFSHORE APPROVAL Complete third-party CG3 certification.
COMPANY OVERVIEW - TURBINE TRANSPORTATION 12 COMPANY OVERVIEW - TURBINE TRANSPORTATION 13 TOWER STACKING FRAMES EFFICIENT SEA TRANSPORTATION OF TOWER SECTIONS TURBINE TRANSPORTATION STACKING FRAMES FOR TOWER SECTIONS AND BLADES FIRST LAUNCHED 2005 WLL/SECTION UP TO 120 T UNIVERSAL TOWER STACKING SYSTEM Fits tower sections from 2.3 to 6.0 m in diameter. FIELD-PROVEN Six OEMs are using Liftra Tower Stacking Frames. 3RD GENERATION PATENTED IN 2008 BLADE STACKING FRAMES EFFICIENT SEA TRANSPORTATION OF BLADES LAUNCHED 2007 WLL/BLADE UP TO 40 T SIMPLE AND SAFE STACKING SYSTEM Fits blades up to 83 m long. MINIMAL LOADS ON BOLT FLANGES FIELD-PROVEN Used at the installation of Block Island Wind Farm.
COMPANY OVERVIEW - MAIN SHAFT FIXTURES 14 COMPANY OVERVIEW - TAILOR-MADE EQUIPMENT 15 GE 1.5 MW Engineering services since 2003 more than MAIN SHAFT FIXTURES 600 AVOID LOWERING ROTOR DURING GEARBOX MAINTENANCE projects and products designed for the global wind turbine industry. VESTAS V82 FIRST LAUNCHED IN 2003 WORK AT HIGHER WIND SPEEDS Eliminates the need to lower the rotor. EJECTOR SYSTEM INCLUDED Main shaft fixture automatically slides gearbox off shaft. SIEMENS 2.3 MW ENGINEERED PER TURBINE TYPE Liftra main shaft fixtures include: General Electric 1.5 MW Siemens 2.3 MW Suzlon S88 Vestas/NEG Micon V82, NM72, NM82 Senvion/REpower MM82, MM92
COMPANY OVERVIEW - OFFSHORE 16 COMPANY OVERVIEW - OFFSHORE 17 DAVIT CRANES DURABLE OFFSHORE SERVICE CRANES OFFSHORE DAVIT CRANES AND HEAVY-DUTY OFFSHORE PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT REACH 2-5 M RATED CAPACITY 300-1,000 KG NO NEED FOR STANDSTILL HEATING All Liftra Davit Cranes are oil-treated. DESIGNED FOR 25 YEARS OPERATION Exterior components of stainless or galvanized steel. OFFSHORE DESIGN VERIFICATION BY DNV GL JACKET-UPENDING GEAR HEAVY-DUTY EQUIPMENT FOR UPENDING OF 760-TON JACKETS LAUNCHED 2015 WLL 900 T THREE 300-TON GANTRY HOISTS Combined for a 900-ton lifting point. PURPOSE-BUILT FOR JACKET UPENDING Used for offshore foundations.
COMPANY OVERVIEW - TAILOR-MADE EQUIPMENT 18 COMPANY OVERVIEW - TAILOR-MADE EQUIPMENT 19 TAILOR-MADE SOLUTIONS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CORE TO OUR BUSINESS Rigging for Winergy gearbox in Siemens 2.3 MW Tower and nacelle lifting yoke Nacelle transport frame J-Hook for 70-200 mm tower flanges LT656 Blade Yoke for Alstom 6 MW LT5002 BLADE YOKE BLADE INSTALLATION AT BLOCK ISLAND WIND FARM Photo credit: SSP Technology Transport frames for 83.5 m blade Main shaft fixture for Senvion MM82 & MM92
LIFTRA OFFICES Denmark (headquarters) Stationsmestervej 81 9200 Aalborg SV Denmark USA 225 Osborne Drive Fairfield, Cincinnati OH 45014, USA Phone: +45 96 600 300 E-mail: liftra@liftra.com Phone: +1 513 745 0880 E-mail: liftra@liftra.com China E4C-103, Binhai Finance Zone 3rd Avenue, TEDA, Tianjin, 300457 China Spain Avenida San Bartolome Portal N 1, Piso 2 A Baracaldo (Vizcaya) C.P. 48902 Spain Phone: +86 (22) 5981 0101 E-mail: china@liftra.com Phone: +34 944 044 521 E-mail: spain@liftra.com Poland (Liftra - Promet) ul. Dębogórska 34 71-717 Szczecin Poland Phone: +48 91 421 43 01 E-mail: promet@promet.szczecin.pl WWW.LIFTRA.COM