Nordic Crane recently participated in an exciting and challenging project as part of Västlänken in Gothenburg. The project involved the installation of the impressive artwork bLink, which has already received significant attention as the most visible element of the project – both from the E6 highway and the railway.
The bLink artwork, valued at 35 million SEK, is not only large but also has a shape that makes lifting with a mobile crane particularly challenging. With a tricky center of gravity (COG) and asymmetric connection points, it required specialized expertise and the right equipment. Nordic Crane deployed a 550-ton crane and advanced technology, including air hoists with digital weight sensors connected to a main computer, to ensure maximum control and stability during the lift.
Wind conditions also played a crucial role, with a maximum allowable wind speed of 7.4 m/s. The Nordic Crane team had to wait for the perfect weather window to safely carry out the operation.
Professional team
A project like this requires skilled professionals, and Nordic Crane assembled an experienced team:
- Crane Operator LTM 1650: Jörgen Kristiansson
- Crane Operator LTM 1300: Matts Torkelsson
- Crane Operator LTM 1095: Robert Lindblom
- Lifting Manager and Rigging Supervisor: Gunnar Sundqvist
Together, they ensured that bLink was placed in its final position, much to the satisfaction of the Västlänken project and the public.
Read more about the artwork here: bLink Statens Konstråd
The text has been translated using AI.
