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Power transformers
Heavy electrical units with highly concentrated weight and specific support and securing requirements.
Energy Equipment Logistics
Transport energy equipment
Power transformers, nacelles, hubs, tower sections, wind turbine blades, generators and other heavy energy equipment. We select the transport configuration according to cargo weight, length and geometry, survey the route and organise loading, securing, permits and delivery to site.
High mass concentrated weight
High CG high centre of gravity
Axle load axle load
Last mile substations and wind farms
Cargo specifics
Energy equipment requires a dedicated transport solution
A power transformer, wind turbine nacelle, hub or generator may combine high weight, a high centre of gravity, non-standard geometry, limited support points and sensitive components.
Transport is therefore treated as part of the overall engineering solution: the equipment is prepared for transport, its transport condition is defined, together with its position on the platform and the actual dimensions of the complete vehicle combination.
For energy projects, the final section of the route is especially important -
access to the substation, power plant, wind farm or installation site.
Equipment types
Different energy components - different constraints
Weight, transport height, centre of gravity and loading requirements are determined by the design of the specific equipment.
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Wind turbine components
Nacelles, hubs, tower sections and other oversized components of wind energy installations.
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Turbine and generator units
Large process modules for power plants and energy facilities that require an individual transport solution.
Heavy Energy Logistics
For heavy energy equipment, weight is only one of the critical factors
For transformers, nacelles, hubs and generator units, we analyse the actual transport condition, centre of gravity, support points, cargo geometry and the final parameters of the vehicle combination.
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Transport weight
Weight of the main body after preparation for transport.
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Centre of gravity
Affects equipment positioning and vehicle stability.
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Support points
Determine how the load is transferred to the platform.
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Auxiliary equipment
Radiators, bushings and other components may be transported separately.
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Final transport height
Calculated together with the platform.
Transport condition
Equipment is transported in a prepared transport condition
The purpose of preparation is to reduce dimensions, protect sensitive components and create a configuration suitable for safe transport along the selected route.
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Removable bushings and insulators
Sensitive protruding components are transported separately where required.
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Radiators and auxiliary units
Removing individual components can significantly reduce transport dimensions.
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Additional components
Individual components are planned as separate transport units.
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Securing and protection
After preparation, the equipment positioning and securing arrangement is defined.
Heavy transport configuration
The platform is calculated for weight and centre of gravity
For heavy energy equipment, it is not only the carrying capacity that matters. Weight must be distributed across the axle lines while maintaining an acceptable transport height.
01 Number of axle lines
02 Platform deck height
03 Centre-of-gravity position
04 Load distribution across the platform
Route Survey
The route is checked against the actual transport configuration
Once the platform and transport condition of the equipment are defined, the actual vehicle dimensions are known. The entire route to the site is analysed using these parameters.
For transformers, bridges and axle loads are critical, while for wind turbine components, vehicle length, turning radii, lateral obstacles, gradients and access to the wind farm are also important.
Critical route parameters
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Bridge load-bearing capacity Checked against actual weight and axle configuration.
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Height restrictions Overpasses, lines and other structures above the road.
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Turning geometry Passage of multi-axle combinations and long wind turbine components is checked.
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Site access Gates, internal roads, gradients, unloading area or wind farm installation site.
Last mile
The last mile often determines the entire project
The main route may be technically passable, but access to a substation, power plant or wind farm requires separate inspection and preparation.
We analyse internal roads, turns, gradients, gate width, site condition and the ability to position the transport for unloading or installation.
Real transport projects
Transformers and wind energy in Atlas Oversize projects
Transport of power transformers, wind turbine components, generator and turbine units. The gallery includes previously added photos together with a new series of project images.
Transport quotation
What information is needed for a preliminary solution
For an initial assessment, the basic equipment parameters and information about loading and delivery points are sufficient.
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Equipment type Transformer, nacelle, hub, tower section, blade, generator, turbine unit or other equipment.
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Transport weight Weight of the main body in transport condition.
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Dimensions L × W × H Dimensions after the equipment has been prepared for transport.
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Centre of gravity and support points If a technical drawing or equipment data sheet is available.
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Transport configuration Which components are removed and transported separately.
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Route and site conditions Loading point, delivery site and known restrictions.
Energy transport request
Have the equipment specifications? We will prepare a transport solution
Send us the weight, dimensions, technical data sheet or photos and the route. If some information is not yet known, we can start with the data available.
