Barnhart Removes Massive Generators Using High-Tech Rigging Gear
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Barnhart Crane & Rigging recently completed a complex heavy haul and lift project involving the removal and transport of two 245,000-pound motors from a power generation facility in Missouri. The motors, each weighing more than 120 tons, were sent to a dock 50 miles away for barge shipment—requiring precision planning and specialized equipment every step of the way.
Each motor was initially loaded onto a 10-line PSTe Goldhofer self-propelled transporter for a one-mile move to a secondary loadout location. From there, the cargo was transloaded to an over-the-road transporter for the 50-mile journey. At the dock, Barnhart used a GMK7550 crane to offload each motor onto a waiting barge, repeating the process for the second unit.
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A critical factor in the success of the lifts was Barnhart’s use of Twin-Path® synthetic roundslings from Slingmax® Rigging Solutions. Given the extreme weight and high value of each motor, along with the tight spatial constraints at the facility and dock, the rigging system needed to be both powerful and manageable. Twin-Path slings met this challenge with their high strength-to-weight ratio and advanced safety features.
Engineered with K-Spec® core fibers and a redundant dual-path design, Twin-Path slings offered the load capacity needed to lift each 245,000-pound motor safely. Their lightweight design—up to 90% lighter than steel slings—made them easier and safer for Barnhart’s crew to handle during the rigging process, especially in confined workspaces. The slings’ Covermax® jackets provided abrasion resistance, while the Check-Fast® Inspection System allowed for quick, visual confirmation of sling integrity before each lift.
By integrating advanced rigging solutions like Twin-Path slings, Barnhart ensured precision, safety, and efficiency throughout the project, proving once again why they’re trusted with some of the industry’s heaviest and most complex moves.
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