OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001380

Handling system for handling sections of a structure

Published: 2026-09-15T19:05:29.129798Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001380
Categories: Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation > Lift Tables and Positioners

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ABSTRACT

A handling system for assembling an elongate structure such as a wind tower
from a plurality of sections thereof along a vertical axis, and methods for
erecting said structure and aligning sections thereof. The handling system
comprises a plurality of spaced apart interfacing elements for engaging a
section to be handled and a jacking arrangement for moving the interfacing
elements radially and vertically.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001380
Published 2026-09-15T19:05:29.129798Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001380