During dismantling works at the Datteln power plant, the customer needed to lift a 110-tonne reinforced concrete cable bridge out of the water. The structure was fragile, never designed for lifting, and required a controlled, low-stress handling method.
The Challenge
The team had to move and lower a heavy concrete bridge section without introducing additional loads or causing structural damage. Because the bridge had no engineered lifting points, the operation demanded a method that would avoid critical bending stresses while still ensuring safe, even load distribution throughout the lift.
The Solution
LGH supplied 4 × 50 tonne modular spreader beams to create a stable, controlled lifting arrangement.
The Outcome
The modular spreader system ensured the load was distributed evenly across multiple points, significantly reducing bending stresses and preventing damage to the concrete structure. Its flexible configuration allowed the team to adapt the lifting geometry precisely to the bridge, enabling a smooth, safe, and controlled lift.
With fast equipment availability and technical support throughout the process, the customer completed the operation efficiently and with full confidence in the lifting setup.
