Lifting Equipment Designed for Outage
In the fast-paced and demanding world of hydroelectric power generation, maintenance and outage activities must be executed with precision to minimize downtime and maximize energy production. Safe handling of heavy machinery such as turbines and stators is essential for efficient operations. Unified Engineering provides comprehensive solutions for lifting device design, manufacturing, repairs, and certification. With a focus on quality and safety, we deliver custom-engineered tools and equipment that support the complex needs of hydroelectric facilities, ensuring smooth and timely maintenance activities while adhering to the highest standards of engineering excellence.
The Challenge:
Hydroelectric power facilities require robust and efficient support during maintenance and outages to minimize downtime and quickly resume energy production. The need for safe and reliable lifting devices and tools for handling heavy components such as turbines, generator shafts, and stators is critical to ensure smooth operations and prevent delays during outage activities.
The Solution:
Unified Engineering offers a full suite of turnkey solutions that cover every aspect of lifting device design, manufacturing, and certification. From the creation of lifting lugs, beams, and yokes rated up to 175T, to the provision of rotor storage containers and tipping fixtures, we supply the essential components needed to safely lift and move heavy equipment. Our advanced design process, utilizing SolidWorks and thorough evaluations, ensures the highest standards of safety and functionality for all lifting solutions.
The Benefit:
By relying on Unified Engineering’s expertise, hydroelectric power facilities benefit from custom-engineered lifting devices tailored to specific needs. Our comprehensive testing, certifications, and repairs of existing equipment not only guarantee operational safety but also ensure a quicker return to production. The result is a reduction in maintenance downtime and increased reliability, contributing to the long-term efficiency of power generation.
