Houlder’s offshore monopile upending tool has applications in offshore foundation handling operations.

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It has been designed for safer and faster offshore wind farm installation operations.  The remote controlled hook-up and release system engages directly with the foundation’s flange. This eliminates the need for additional lifting points or straps – the optimal solution where the lifting point overhangs the deck or is out of reach (pictured.)

It is a self-contained system with rechargeable hydraulic and electric supplies. Recharging is carried out at a deck-mounted docking station, avoiding the need for additional connections or power lines during lifting operations.

The use of high strength steel provides a robust and lightweight structure with clear and easy access to all inspection and maintenance areas. The control system ensures both simplicity of use, as well as fail-safe operations.

Offshore Pile Upending Tool operating range

• Pile flange size ranging from 5 to 6.5 metres
• Pile weight up to 1200 tonnes
• Upending angle from 0 to 90 degrees
• Operational temperature -20°C to +35°C
• Max HS 2.5m
• Max Current Speed 2kts
• Max Wind Speed 16ms

Offshore Pile Upending Tool key features

• Quick hook-up & release
• Wireless remote control
• Fail-safe pile locking system
• Hydraulically powered upending system
• Self-contained hydraulic & electric power supply

The monopile upending tool has a proven track record of zero project down time. It’s wireless remote control for self engagement helps avoid personnel going into hazardous locations. It is also the ideal solution when longer piles hang over the edge of the vessel. The tool conforms to all relevant design codes for lifting equipment; ISO 9001:2008 Certification and DNV 2.22 Lifting Appliance rules. It is also in accordance with the most recent versions, or similar, of EN ISO 14122, Noble Denton Guidelines 0030, DNV-OS-J101 rules and DNV-GL-ST-N001.