Moving heavy loads requires careful consideration of forces, wind and balance. MechDes designs cranes and lifting tools that are easy to use, logically structured and reliable. Through technical analyses, we ensure safe and durable constructions.
Our engineers look not only at the technical aspects, but also at the business case behind a solution. Lifting equipment must be economically viable in terms of operation, transport, production and maintenance. By considering manufacturability, material choices and production methods from the very beginning, designs emerge that are efficient to produce and applicable worldwide. Thanks to a high and consistent level of engineering quality, fabricators in different parts of the world can build our designs without difficulty.
In lifting and handling, control is key: it is not only about force, but also about stiffness, stability, fatigue and behavior during lifting, tilting and rotation. Small tolerances can have a significant impact on safety and accuracy. That is why we design based on load cases and usage scenarios, taking into account factors such as rigging, dynamic effects, wind and load variation.
We combine calculations, FEM/FEA and practical design choices into a reliable tool, suitable from pick-up to final placement. Ergonomics, maintenance, inspection points and fail-safe principles are central throughout. The result is lifting equipment that operates efficiently and safely, delivering predictable performance even under intensive use.
We provide lifting and handling solutions for large, complex and delicate loads, such as tilting tools, lifting frames and vacuum lifters. We take a user-oriented approach, carefully considering configuration, tolerances, lifting points, load measurement and secure locking. With FEM, we ensure strength, stiffness and stability within a robust design supported by clear documentation.
Lifting equipment only meets its purpose when its behavior is predictable. We therefore look beyond load capacity alone and analyze sway, misalignment, contact surfaces, stresses, stiffness, repeatability and interaction with sensitive components such as turbine blades or composite structures.
We design in accordance with lifting standards and safety requirements, and advise on verification, test criteria and documentation. Each tool is technically sound, ready for inspection and safe to use.
Development of specialised lifting solutions for heavy, complex or delicate loads. From lifting frames to tilting and rotation tools, robustly designed and validated for strength, stiffness and safety.
Design of vacuum lifters and suction-cup configurations, from single-cup to multi-pipe systems. With a focus on automatic centring, diameter variation, load measurement and safe locking.
Handling tools that accommodate multiple diameters and configurations without loss of performance. Designed for quick changeover, stable load pickup and predictable behaviour during dynamic motion.
Tools for picking up, tilting, transporting and positioning blades, tower sections and turbine parts. Designed around loads, material behaviour and safe support points.
Custom lifting tools for lock gates, bridge sections, sluice gates and civil structure components. Durably designed for installation, maintenance and refurbishment in constrained spaces and under high reliability requirements.
Design of cranes for industrial, offshore and civil applications, such as weir cranes, travelling (overhead) cranes, LEC cranes and climbing cranes for wind turbine installation. With careful consideration of load cases, stability, drive systems and safe integration into real-world operations.
Interface frames and lifting structures that integrate seamlessly with existing crane systems and workflows. With attention to load paths, connections, maintainability and operational safety.
We work for OEMs, integrators and manufacturing companies that deploy lifting and handling solutions in production, assembly, offshore, port logistics and infrastructure. Always with a focus on demonstrable safety, predictable behaviour and practical usability on the shop floor.
Do you want to develop a lifting tool or make an existing solution safer, faster or more controllable? We are happy to think along on load paths, use scenarios and a design that works in practice.
For new projects, please contact Sales:
Rik de Muinck - Commercial Manager
For questions regarding ongoing projects, please contact your Project Manager.
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