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Wind Turbine Lifting & Lashing Solutions - Part 2

Posted 02/03/2026
Lifting & Lashing Points

Part 2 of the 2-part article. Click here to read Part 1.

In this article, we explore advanced motion control, compliant load securing and certified testing requirements that protect wind turbine components from transport through to installation. The article highlights how integrated lifting and lashing strategies improve safety, reduce crane time and support reliable wind farm development across Australia.

Motion Control for Wind Farm Installations

Lifting long and slender wind turbine components requires stability as well as strength. Motion control systems, including engineered lift points, guide mechanisms and controlled tag line systems, help minimise rotation and pendulum movement during installation. This is particularly important in outback Australian wind farm locations where wind conditions can change rapidly. Improved motion control reduces corrective crane movements, lowers crane time and enhances crew safety during complex wind turbine lifts.

Lashing Equipment & Load Securing for Wind Turbine Transport

Transporting wind turbine components across Australia requires certified lashing equipment and compliant load securing systems. Integrated lifting and lashing solutions are essential to prevent transport related damage before components reach site. RUD’s Grade 120 ICE chain systems and lashing equipment provide:

  • High strength-to-weight performance
  • Certified load restraint
  • Reduced risk of blade or nacelle damage
  • Compliance with Australian load restraint guidelines

By integrating lifting and lashing equipment into a complete material handling strategy; wind energy operators reduce transport incidents and protect components across the supply chain.

Testing, Certification & Compliance

Compliance and traceability are critical in major wind energy infrastructure projects. Certified lifting and lashing equipment should include:

  • Load testing
  • Non-destructive inspection (NDT)
  • Documented certification
  • Full traceability of lifting points and assemblies

Comprehensive testing ensures load paths and fabricated components meet Australian standards before operation. For EPC contractors and project owners, this documentation simplifies audits and strengthens regulatory confidence across wind farm developments.

Planning Wind Turbine Lifting Early

For optimal performance, lifting equipment selection should begin during the wind farm design phase, not just prior to mobilisation. Project planners should:

  • Define lift points during engineering reviews
  • Engage lifting specialists early
  • Confirm certification and compliance requirements
  • Plan for spare parts and inspection intervals
  • Consider monitoring systems where required

Early coordination ensures lifting and lashing equipment is engineered specifically for each wind energy project, reducing installation challenges and improving long term reliability.

Supporting Australia’s Growing Wind Energy Industry

As Australia’s wind energy capacity continues to grow, so does the need for advanced wind turbine lifting and lashing equipment. Through modular spreader beams, component-specific lifting systems, integrated Grade 120 lashing equipment and certified testing and inspection services, RUD Australia supports wind farms across manufacturing, transport, installation and maintenance.

The result is safer wind turbine lifts, faster project schedules, reduced downtime and lower lifecycle costs, ensuring high value turbine components remain protected throughout their operational life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chains are used for wind turbine transport?
Certified Grade 120 lifting chains are commonly used for heavy duty load securing during wind turbine transport across Australian wind farms.

How do you ensure lifting compliance in Australia?
Compliance is ensured through load testing, certification, documented traceability and adherence to Australian standards for lifting and lashing equipment.

If you want more details of our wind turbine lifting and lashing solutions, email us or call us on 07 3809 1300.

Article copyright to RUD Australia. This information is accurate at the time of publication, and RUD Australia takes no responsibility for any errors, inadvertent or otherwise.

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