15/10/2026
Low ceiling, heavy lift ✈️
Sometimes the best thing you can do for an ageing transformer is retire it.
We’ve just replaced a client’s transformer on a site right next to an airport. The proximity meant strict limits on lifting height, so a crane was off the table. Instead, the new unit, all 5,930 kg of it, went in on skates, guided by a forklift and spreader beam.
Our team carried out the replacement and energised the new transformer quickly and safely, keeping our client’s downtime to a minimum.
Regular asset maintenance (oil tests, inspections, keeping on top of wear) is still the right way to look after a transformer. But there comes a point where replacing it is the more sustainable, economical and practical choice.