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Installation of bullet-resistant glass elements? Heavydrive installs 2.3 tonne window modules in Frankfurt am Main The construction of a new data centre in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) involved installing penetration-resistant window elements on three floors. The prefabricated fa?ade elements, composed of glass panes and steel frames, measured up to 6 x 2.2 meters and weighed as much as 2.3 tonnes (5,071 lbs). Some of these elements had to be carefully threaded beneath the scaffolding. This complex installation task was accomplished using special Heavydrive lifting systems.??? "The construction industry is seeing increased use of prefabricated complete modules.?This is why we designed our systems to be capable of installating elements made of dissimilar materials", explains Günter übelacker, Managing Director at Heavydrive. Heavydrive systems can be adapted in just a few simple steps to perfectly align with prefabricated components such as lift-and-slide elements or complete modules made of glass elements and frame. The biggest challenge in installing the glass panes at the data centre in Frankfurt am Main was the composition of the glass:?Tthe bullet-resistant element consists of several panes. The outermost glass pane, referred to as the sacrificial pane, is extremely thin and designed to shatter if hit a bullet. The bullet then gets lodged in the panes behind. Because structural constraints prevented installation from the inside, the glass elements on the sensitive sacrificial pane needed to be carefully attached by suction. This meant the suction system having to transfer the entire load of glass and steel frame to the outermost pane. An extreme load, for which the glass manufacturer typically does not accept any liability. To accomplish this delicate installation task, Heavydrive performed various tests on a mock-up at the customer's premises to establish how the sacrificial pane could be suctioned on without bearing the full load. The experts then worked with the customer to develop the best possible installation solution. To support the heavy element frame, the Heavydrive experts attached a vertically adjustable steel bracket beneath the element. This allowed the main load to be transferred to the vacuum suction frame. The suction system served as a safety mechanism, preventing the element from falling. The counterweight beam behind the vacuum suction system then moved the heavy elements into their final position without the need for manpower.?????? This meant that all the bullet-resistant window elements could be installed safely and without incident by just two operators. #Bulletresistantglass #Penetrationresistantglass #Heavydrive #Installationsolution #glass #glazing #architecture #glazingsolutions #glassfacade #glazingindustry

Heavydrive installs glass elements on listed buildings The installation or replacement of panes is an extremely delicate matter, especially on historic buildings. The glass elements are often installed beneath overhangs and behind pillars, have unusual shapes or curvatures and are difficult to access. In addition, the heritage-protected walls must not be damaged during installation under any circumstances. This is where the special Heavydrive systems come into their own, as demonstrated by their use at the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Nuremberg and at Marienplatz 21 in Munich. The Frauenkirche on Nuremberg's main market square dates back to the 14th century and is considered one of the city's foremost churches. The installation work involved placing a curved glass element on the vestibule of the church entrance with the curvature facing downwards. The MRK 55.0 assembly crane was used in combination with the VSG 270 KR vacuum suction system, designed specifically for concave and convex curved panes. The crane was positioned inside – not a problem thanks to the battery drive and non-marking chains. The glass element was then guided into the opening from above by radio remote control with millimetre precision.??The assignment was successfully completed in just one day. The installation at Marienplatz 21 in Munich's pedestrian zone was no less tricky. The building dates back to 1911 and was the only property on the square not to be destroyed in the Second World War. The remit was to replace ten arched panes on the first floor. The Heavydrive MRK 86.0 assembly crane and the VSG 600 K vacuum suction system completed the work within a day. The crane was positioned safely behind a barrier in the pedestrian zone. As the crane has a lifting height of up to 8.6 metres (28.2 ft), the operator was able to easily guide the 2.1 x 2.5 metre (6.9 x 8.2 ft) panes to the height of the upper floor and position them from the outside in. Heavydrive offers a broad range of assembly aids, cranes and suction systems for rent and purchase. The company's experts develop a customised solution to suit the construction site conditions. For even more efficient installation, especially in sensitive structures, we also recommend hiring a professional Heavydrive device operator. #Marienplatz #FrauenkircheNuremberg #monumentprotection #curvedpanes #glass #glazing #architecture #glazingsolutions #glassfacade #heavydrive #glazingindustry

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Curved fa?ade panes assembled below a projection Heavydrive places undulating glass elements on the?Earlsfort Terrace office building in Dublin Heavydrive handled the installation of the glass fa?ades for the new office building of Ireland's life assurance and pension company Irish Life, situated in Dublin. The entrance area of the huge building, measuring 13,000 square meters (140,000 sq.ft.), boasts a unique design. The fa?ade consists of undulating panes standing 6.8 meters (22.3 feet) high, each glass element having a different curvature. For this reason, standard equipment could not be used to glaze the building and a special solution was needed. Heavydrive handled the assembly of the 14 glass panes, weighing up to 2,150 kilograms (4,740 lbs), using the VSG 2200 KR suction system in combination the VSG 3000 Konter counterweight beam. The vacuum suction system was developed specifically for concave and convex panes. The installation engineers had to adapt the suction system to each and every fa?ade element. Thanks to the simple operation of the Heavydrive equipment, this was achieved in just a few simple steps. Having to place the panes, measuring 1.1 to 3.3 meters (3.6 to 10.8 ft) by 2.9 to 6.7 meters (9.5 to 22 ft), below a projection, behind columns and through revolving doors presented a further challenge. The assembly team weaved the fa?ade elements into the substructure with the greatest precision. Because the suction system and counterweight beam can be remotely controlled with millimetre accuracy, it was possible to install the panes in the fa?ade meticulously and without any damage. To ensure the assembly work was carried out in a timely, cost-efficient manner, the customer - fa?ade specialist GLF Facades - hired an experienced Heavydrive operator in addition to the equipment. The operator set the first panes in place and trained the team on-site for one week. The engineers were then able to install the remaining fa?ade panes themselves.?"Our systems are designed for easy operation. After professional instruction, the customer's team was able to operate the equipment without any problems. This gives the customer a flexible and cost-effective solution,?explains Günter übelacker, Managing Director of Heavydrive. Overall, the Heavydrive systems were in operation in Dublin for 20 days. ?#GLF #curvedglass #sedak #glass #glazing #architecture #glazingsolutions #glassfacade #heavydrive #glazingindustry

In its worldwide warehouses, Heavydrive has a broad range of vacuum suction systems, cranes and assembly aids. Regular inspection and maintenance of the transport and assembly equipment is part of the standard service at Heavydrive. This is the basic prerequisite for smooth deployment on the construction site. Experts carry out special tests that correspond to the respective country-specific regulations and standards. Heavydrive regularly sends experts to customers around the world for device maintenance and inspection. This international all-round service guarantees that the systems on construction sites around the world are always in top form. #glass #glazing #architecture #glazingsolutions #glassfacade #heavydrive #glazingindustry

Stair climbers for rental and sales worldwide Their ingenious design allows easy and back-friendly 1-man operation. Heavydrive stair climbers TT operate emission-free and are particularly robust.? Easy transport of?loads up to 1,300 kg?over stairs, ramps and drop sides. Safe transport possible even in narrow stairwells. No matter whether heavy household appliances, dryers, washing machines, radiators, gaming machines, machine parts or similar have to be transported over stairs and steps - Heavydrive stair climbers transport loads of up to 1,300 kg anywhere by battery operation. This makes them ideal for: Plant construction, mechanical engineering or in-house maintenance. The devices, also known as stair climber trolleys, are the optimal transport aid over stairs, even in the most confined spaces. You can rent or buy the stairclimbers from us. See video: Small job at Marienberg Fortress in Würzburg: Unpacking, briefing and off we go: The TT300 stair climber makes light work of transporting heavy items - without any great effort. #glass #glazing #architecture #glazingsolutions #glassfacade #heavydrive #glazingindustry #stairclimber #stairclimbertrolley #stairtransport

Heavydrive places glass elements at the Skypark Business Center Luxembourg: Complex installation in windy conditions and below a projection Heavydrive installed flat and curved glass elements weighing up to 1150 kilos (2535 lbs) at the Skypark Business Aviation Centre at Luxembourg Airport. Both the windy weather conditions and the tight project schedule presented a challenge. The Heavydrive?VSG 1250 KR vacuum suction system?was used in combination with the VSG counterweight beam, which was attached to a construction crane. The VSG 1250 KR is designed specifically for convex and concave panes and so the fa?ade elements were safely suctioned on. The counterweight beam balanced the panes in the windy weather conditions. As the lifting platforms had no resistance, the glass elements were guided below the projection, which was up to 1.6 metres (5.2 ft) deep, without any muscle power.?Heavydrive mini cranes were also used in some places, as the hook block of the construction crane could not get close enough to the fa?ade. As strict access conditions apply in the airport area and the team only had a narrow time window for the installation, the assignment was carried out under extreme time pressure. Thanks to the ingenious Heavydrive solution, up to 12 fa?ade panes were installed within one day without any problems. Learn more on https://lnkd.in/d-tHC5AA #SkyparkBusinessCenter #AirportLuxembourg #LuxAirport #Curvedpanes #Kyotec #glass #glazing #architecture #glazingsolutions #glassfacade #heavydrive #glazingindustry

?Heavydrive installs curved glass elements at the Mokslo sala Science and Innovation Centre in Kaunas (Lithuania) Heavyweight, tall panes installed ? Kaunas (Lithuania) is witnessing the emergence of the Mokslo sala Science and Innovation Centre, a state-of-the-art architectural masterpiece.?Heavydrive, based in Tapfheim, was in charge of installing the 1,400 kilo (3,086 lb) curved glass elements.? ? A total of 14 extremely tall, curved panes had to be installed within ten days.?The concave glass elements measured 1.4 metres (4.6 ft) wide and 7.5 metres (24.6 ft) high.?The glass panes had been transported by crane into the circular atrium, and then a Heavydrive minicrane placed them in the fa?ade position beneath a solid steel superstructure in the form of a colossal panel.? ? The Mokslo sala centre includes a museum, exhibitions, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) laboratories, virtual projection spaces, cafés and conference rooms.?The building exterior is made mainly of glass and concrete.?The most breathtaking feature of the Mokslo sala is a panel measuring around 21 metres (68.9 ft) in diameter that seems to float in the air.?The design was created by Spanish-Australian firm SMAR Architecture Studio , which beat 144 entrants to win an international architectural competition to design the centre.?The supporting structure was supplied by Peikko, a Finnish provider of slim floor structures, fastening and connection technology.? ? #MoksloSala #Peikko #SmarArchitecture #Nemunas #Kaunas #curvedpanes?#glass #glazing #architecture #glazingsolutions #glassfacade #heavydrive #glazingindustry ?

Heavydrive at BAU 2025: - Even more emission-free assembly devices - Clever assembly solutions for modular components - Innovative assembly robots - Demonstration of assembly solutions on the extended 3D model - New reference catalog with exciting project examples - Expansion of the Heavydrive team - Many informative discussions Thank you for visiting us! #glass #glazing #architecture #glazingsolutions #glassfacade #heavydrive #glazingindustry #baumunich #bau2025munich #baumuenchen