More Modulift lifting equipment for HPC

Modulift modular rebar lifting frame at the Hinkley Point C nuclear poer station site. Photo: Modulift

Specialist lifting equipment manufacturer Modulift supplied more equipment to contractor Bylor for the construction of the Hinkley Point C (HPC) nuclear power station in the UK.

It engineered and manufactured a modular 38 tonne capacity custom rebar lifting frame to lift a giant prefabricated staircase structure – known as the Mega Cage – and install it into the fuel building of the unit two reactor. The staircase comprises 14 reinforced cages, weighing a combined 170 tonnes.

The custom rebar lifting frame was engineered to ensure each lifting point aligned precisely with vertical slings. It is 19x13 metres with a working load limit (WLL) of 205 tonnes.

Making progress

Artur Osicki, Bylor temporary works lead at Bylor, said, “Modulift’s custom lifting frames are central to the progress being made at Hinkley Point C, enabling us to install major structural components with confidence. Their proven track record in engineering accuracy and quality assurance means we can rely on every item meeting the strict safety standards required in the UK. Each custom solution is supplied with full operating guidance, which ensures our teams can work safely and efficiently on site.

For her part Sarah Spivey, Modulift managing director, said: “Each project at Hinkley Point C brings unique challenges that demand highly engineered, custom solutions. By working closely with Bylor, we’ve been able to design custom lifting frames that not only meet stringent safety requirements but also support the efficiencies of modular construction. We’re proud to play a role in shaping the future of nuclear energy in the UK.”