Challenge

The electrical transformer relocation project came with several challenges. The team had to lift a 21,000 lbs transformer to the first floor using a crane, then move it through a narrow corridor where forklifts or other equipment that did not guarantee safety and visibility could not be used. Precise positioning was required to place the transformer next to existing electrical units, making visibility and control essential to prevent any incidents or damage.

Solution

After lifting the transformer with a crane, MTL Rigging used Foxtrot’s SOLO10, a remote-controlled robot designed for safe and precise heavy-load handling. Thanks to its compact design, the team guided the transformer through a narrow corridor and positioned it with millimeter accuracy. Throughout the move, operators maintained full visibility and control, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Since this success, MTL Rigging now relies on the SOLO10 for most relocation projects. Moreover, it is used to move transformers, generators, and other heavy units in sensitive areas such as pharmaceutical sites, where safety and cleanliness are critical.