The Oil & Gas industry is often challenged with remote site locations and demanding time frames which require robust, reliable lifting machinery. From onshore pipeline corridors in deserts and tundras to offshore platform fabrication yards, operators need vacuum lifting solutions that combine high lifting capacity with consistent performance under extreme conditions. Vlentec has supported the global Oil & Gas sector for more than four decades with vacuum lifters built to handle coated line pipe, casing, risers, and prefabricated piping spools without compromising surface integrity or project schedule.
For Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas projects handle some of the largest and most expensive components in the world. A single coated line pipe can weigh more than 20 tons, and any damage to the corrosion coating during handling can lead to costly rework, project delays, or long-term integrity issues. Vlentec vacuum lifters protect these critical surfaces by gripping pipes through controlled suction, leaving coatings, weld bevels, and pipe ends completely untouched. The result is fewer repairs in the field, lower total handling costs, and pipelines that go into service exactly as engineered.
Our vacuum lifters are designed to operate reliably in temperatures ranging from arctic cold to desert heat, in dust-heavy and salt-laden atmospheres, and on uneven or unpaved terrain. With both diesel-powered and electric configurations available, Vlentec equipment can be deployed in remote pipeline corridors without a grid connection, as well as inside coating plants and pipe yards where emissions and noise must be minimized.
Typical Oil & Gas applications include double jointing facilities, pipe coating yards, pipe stringing along the right of way, loading and unloading of transport trailers and rail cars, and the handling of risers, casing, and prefabricated piping spools. By replacing slings, hooks, and chains with a single vacuum lifter, contractors reduce hook time, cut down on the number of riggers required, and create a safer working environment around suspended loads.
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.
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.
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 Oil & Gas 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 pipe handling tasks. Each model can be combined with a wide range of attachments to suit specific pipe diameters, coatings, 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.
Get In Touch
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.
