Big Carl lifts the final ring at Hinkley Point + video

Alex Dahm Editor, International Cranes and Specialized Transport

15 October 2024

A 5,000 tonne capacity crane from Sarens was used to lift into place a 423 tonne steel ring at the UK’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power station construction project.

Lifted on 14 October by the SGC-250 super heavy lift ring crane known as Big Carl, it is the third and…

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