Towers

 
NCRT
 
Lifting
 
 

14 February 2014

Lifting the Tower

Everything is ready...


     
 

Bolts

M33, M30, M27, M20

     
 

Crane

60 Ton crane with 42m boom and 12m extension boom.

     
  Lifting

Starting with a single element.
     
 

Moving

Moving the tower section to the rotorplatform

     
 

Positioning

Everything is prepared and fits 100%

     
 

Second en Thrid

These sections are pre assembled on the ground and lifted together onto the first section.

     
 

Climbing

Henk, PA1A climbing the new tower.

     
 

Extension

We need 54m to install the top sections. Lengthening the crane boom with 12m

     
 

Extension

Its takes 45 minutes to install. The extension jib further increases lift

     
 

2nd Lift

Isa the Great Swiss Mountain Dog is the only spectator!

     
 

Top section

Installing the last sections

     
 

View

Great view from a distance...

     
 

Result

Installed the NCRT. Free standing tower onto the rotor.

     
 

Double

All bolts have double nuts.

     
 

Result

Next step is to install a safety line and towerlift.

Take a look at TOWERSAFETY