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Mammoet Unveils Mega Jack 10000: Revolutionizing Heavy Lifting for the Future

Mammoet has officially introduced its latest innovation, the Mega Jack 10000, to its already extensive heavy-lifting solutions portfolio. Designed to address the growing demand for higher load capacities, this new system is engineered to lift up to 10,400 tons per tower—effectively doubling the current capacity of 5,200 tons—without increasing the size of the tower base.

What makes the Mega Jack 10000 particularly noteworthy is its ability to achieve more with less. The need for custom steelwork is significantly reduced, as the system’s increased load capacity requires fewer towers and smaller foundations. In practical terms, this translates to substantial cost savings and improved project timelines for construction companies.

The standout feature of this new system is its five-meter jacking beam, which incorporates three distinct connection points for optimal load distribution. This innovation enables the load to spread across eight Mega Jack base units—four placed at the tower’s corners and four at the center of each side. This configuration allows for more controlled lifts, enhancing both safety and efficiency.

In traditional heavy-lifting scenarios, large projects often required starter beams to connect multiple towers for distributing weight. For instance, connecting two Mega Jack 5200 towers with a starter beam previously allowed for the lifting of 10,400 tons. However, with the Mega Jack 10000, the same load can now be managed by a single tower. As a result, supporting steel can be lighter, smaller, and much simpler to design, allowing for quicker mobilization and reduced engineering costs.

Richard Verhoeff, Mammoet’s Director of Sales Global Special Devices, explains the motivation behind the Mega Jack 10000: “We noticed that loads were growing beyond the capacity of the Mega Jack 5200 and came up with the idea of the Mega Jack 10000. We designed an early initial concept and now we have upgraded the system to accommodate future projects that require a 10,000-ton single tower solution.”

Verhoeff’s insights underline how Mammoet’s development process keeps pace with industry demands, particularly as lifting projects become increasingly complex and heavy.

One of the Mega Jack 10000’s other major advancements comes from the overhaul of its control systems. Towers can now monitor their lift positions with incredible precision—down to one hundredth of a millimeter. This level of accuracy reduces stress on the structures being lifted, minimizing risk and increasing operational safety.

Mammoet’s new system is expected to find applications in sectors such as offshore oil and gas, heavy topside manufacturing, and renewable energy, especially for projects involving converter stations. As these industries continue to scale, with loads sometimes exceeding 30,000 tons, the Mega Jack 10000 is poised to redefine how we approach large-scale lifting operations.

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