Lowther-Rolton

Heavy Lift and Transport Engineering

Logistics

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About Lowther-Rolton

As a leading consultant, specializing in Construction Technology and heavy load movement, we provide independent engineering and health and safety services to the oil, gas, power generation, mining and civil industries.

We work with our Clients during the planning and implementation of their construction, expansion, maintenance, turnaround and revamp Projects.

That is why Lowther-Rolton has been successfully delivering added value services to our Clients’ projects since 1987.

Mission

Our mission is to help organizations manage and reduce risk during the movement and installation of major and critical Process equipment, so that
these tasks can be completed safely.
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Lowther-Rolton has proudly served our Clients for decades on a worldwide basis. We seek long-term solutions using our extensive knowledge of the latest construction techniques and equipment. Solutions are based on a full understanding of our Client’s needs and objectives for each individual project.

Our Clients, including BASF, BHP, BP, Shell, Marathon, WorleyParsons, Foster Wheeler and Siemens view us as problem solvers and as the standard bearers for excellence during the planning, engineering and execution of their Heavy Lift and Transport operations.

Our services are applicable to the construction of new facilities in addition to revamps and maintenance / shutdown / turnaround projects at existing locations.

L-R offer our Client a commercial advantage by eliminating the potentially biased advice otherwise obtained from equipment suppliers and contractors.

 

Safety culture

Lowther-Rolton (L-R) continually strives to maintain our best in class performance in relation to Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment.

This philosophy has resulted in the Company maintaining a 100% safety record, completing all projects without incident, loss or insurance claim since being founded in 1987.

Safety is the primary Value maintained throughout our work, and all other considerations are treated in a manner consistent with this philosophy.

We recognize that our objective is to deliver World Class construction and engineering services of the highest possible quality and to protect the Health and Safety of the general public, our employees, our partners, our Clients. We work in a manner which minimises impact on the Environment.

We maintain a culture of excellence and open communication, leading to strong coordination and effective teamwork at all times.

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Logistics

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  • Movement from manufacturer to point of installation
  • Selection of transport and lifting methods
  • Procurement support/technical evaluation of Contractor proposals
  • Optimized module weights and dimensions
  • Lifted loadouts
  • Roll-on/Roll-off operations
  • Barge operations, stowage, lashing and ballasting
  • Bridge strength
  • Rail Car loading and securement
  • Feasibility studies
  • Loadout and stowage drawings
  • Lashing and Securing calculations
  • PE sealed design packages
  • Technical site supervision by our experts
  • Third Party review and Technical Audit
  • Trans-shipment

Transport

ASK US ABOUT:

  • Transporter stability calculations
  • Cargo securement
  • Transporter axle loads and ground pressure
  • Route survey and bridge strength
  • Route upgrades and civil improvements
  • Rail Car loading and securement
  • Feasibility studies
  • Transport drawings
  • Trans-shipment using Gantry
  • PE sealed design packages
  • Technical site supervision by our experts
  • Third Party review and Technical Audit
  • Roll-on/Roll-off operations
  • Procurement support/technical evaluation of Contractor proposals

Construction

ASK US ABOUT:

  • Crane selection and availability, capacity
  • Lift plan drawings
  • Rigging arrangements
  • Ground bearing pressure study
  • Allowable wind speed checks
  • Alternative lifting methods (lift systems, jacking/skidding, gantry)
  • Installation using SPMT
  • Third Party review and Technical Audit
  • Proof load test requirements
  • Procurement/Contractor selection support
  • Construction sequence and schedule
  • Technical site supervision by our experts
  • Modularization
  • Procurement support/technical evaluation of Contractor proposals
  • OSHA compliance checks

Design

ASK US ABOUT:

  • PE sealed design packages
  • Design and analysis of special structures
  • Transporter stability calculations
  • Transporter axle loads and ground pressure
  • Lift plan and rigging drawings
  • Rigging calculations & rigging component design
  • Analysis of temporary load cases for load movement
  • Outrigger and crawler loads
  • Allowable ground bearing pressure
  • Third Party design checks
  • 3D structural modelling and FEA
  • Crane mats and loadspreading calculations
  • ASME/OSHA/British Standards compliance
  • Pressure vessel and lifting attachment design
  • Strand jack and tower lift system design