Our vacuum lifters are engineered to elevate heavy-duty industrial materials often required within the Energy industry. Whether it’s lifting insulated or hydrogen transportation pipes, vacuum lifting is capable of facilitating a safe and efficient operation. As the global energy mix continues to shift towards lower-carbon and renewable sources, the demand for safe and damage-free handling of large-diameter pipes, pressure vessels, and pre-insulated components has grown significantly. Vlentec supports operators, EPC contractors, and pipe yards across the energy sector with vacuum lifting equipment that protects valuable surfaces and keeps complex projects on schedule.
For Energy
The Energy sector covers a wide range of applications, from traditional power generation and district heating networks to hydrogen transport, geothermal projects, carbon capture and storage, and offshore wind infrastructure. Each of these applications brings its own handling challenges. Hydrogen pipelines require absolute cleanliness and zero coating damage to maintain long-term integrity. Pre-insulated district heating pipes have soft outer jackets that cannot tolerate point loads from chains or slings. Geothermal and CCS projects involve heavy-walled line pipe in remote locations where lifting equipment must be both robust and easy to mobilize.
Vlentec vacuum lifters address all of these requirements. Our equipment grips loads through controlled suction across a large contact surface, eliminating the localized pressure that causes dents, scratches, and coating failures. This is critical for high-value energy components where even minor damage can lead to rejection on quality control or premature failure in service. By switching from conventional lifting tools to a Vlentec vacuum lifter, energy contractors typically see fewer reworks, shorter handling cycles, and a measurable improvement in jobsite safety performance.
Typical Energy applications include the loading and unloading of insulated pipes at storage yards, pipe stringing along district heating and hydrogen pipeline routes, the handling of large-diameter line pipe for geothermal and CCS projects, and the placement of heavy components inside power generation and process facilities. Whether the work happens in a controlled fabrication hall or on a remote construction site, our standard and custom-built vacuum lifting solutions are engineered to deliver consistent, reliable performance.
We are passionate about innovation and working together to engineer and deliver lifting solutions to elevate your business.
Why Vacuum Lifting?
Vacuum lifting has transformed the lifting industry and has provided a conclusion to the pursuit of a safe, efficient and sustainable heavy-duty lifting method. Conventional handling tools such as chains, slings, and mechanical clamps create concentrated point loads that can damage protective coatings, deform thin-walled pipes, and require operators to work close to suspended loads. For Energy projects involving hydrogen pipelines, pre-insulated district heating pipes, or large-diameter line pipe for geothermal and CCS work, even minor surface damage can lead to expensive rework or compromise the long-term integrity of the asset.
Vacuum lifting eliminates these risks by gripping loads through controlled suction across a large contact area, leaving coatings, insulation jackets, and pipe ends untouched. Operators stay clear of the load, lifting cycles become faster, and the overall handling process becomes safer and more predictable. The result is a lifting method that is not only more efficient but also more sustainable, since damage-free handling extends material lifespan and reduces waste across every phase of the project.
About Vlentec
We have been pioneers within the vacuum lifting industry since 1983 and are now the leading global expert in the field. Our team of highly qualified, experienced engineers and our dedication to transparent customer communication has enabled our business to continue to innovate and elevate the pipe lifting industry. From our headquarters in the Netherlands, we serve customers worldwide with vacuum lifting equipment that is engineered, tested, and certified entirely in-house.
For the Energy sector, this means decades of experience in translating real jobsite challenges into reliable lifting solutions, whether the work involves insulated pipes for district heating networks, hydrogen pipeline construction, or heavy-walled line pipe for geothermal and carbon capture projects. From the first consultation through installation, operator training, and long-term service, we partner with our customers to make every lifting operation safer, faster, and more profitable.
Our Product Range
Our standard product range offers a selection of electric and diesel powered vacuum pipe lifters engineered to elevate your load lifting. For Energy applications, we offer vacuum lifters in three standard capacities: 12,500 kg available in electric and diesel, 25,000 kg available in electric and diesel, and 32,000 kg in a diesel configuration for the heaviest line pipe and component handling. Each model can be combined with a wide range of attachments to suit specific pipe diameters, insulation jackets, and operating conditions. For projects with non-standard requirements, our engineering team develops custom-built vacuum lifting solutions, while rental and pre-owned units are available for short-term assignments and budget-sensitive operations.
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Are you ready to take your load lifting to the next level? Get in contact with our expert team today and we can get to work engineering the lifting solution to elevate your business.
