Liftlok ™

Balltec’s LiftLOK™ tools provide a simple, robust, high capacity method for lifting and handling heavy loads. Using the tried and trusted ball and taper gripping mechanism, the LiftLOK™ requires minimum ROV intervention and is ideally suited for the deployment and retrieval of equipment using standard pipe as the connection interface.

Amongst other applications the LiftLOK™ has been used for:

• Mud mat deployment & retrieval
• Subsea decommissioning
• Buoy handling
• Pile handling
• STEV-tensioning systems
• Conductor installations
• Deployment of mooring systems

Balltec holds stock of several configurations of LiftLOK™ for instant delivery.

Custom built LiftLOK™ tools can be manufactured to suit your project requirements and additional features can be engineered into the tools to ensure we have the right solution for any problem. 

Technical Information 

Mating Connection:   Any existing tubular sections, free issue drawings for matching receptacle fabrication or supplied complete

SWL:   No limit. Current designs range from 10 kN (2 kips) – 30,000 kN (6,744 kips)

Maximum Depth:   No depth limit

Interface:   Interchangeable adaptors available to suit all types of lifting equipment

Customisable Features:   ROV interface, remote connection and release, acoustic release, integrated cameras and data acquisition instrumentation. Project specific features can be incorporated upon request

Operations:   Diverless, rapid subsea insertion, default locked state with high mechanical pre-load, simple operation allowing multiple subsea connections and disconnections, lighter and more compact design than all comparable products without compromising the robustness or strength

Failsafe:   LiftLOK™ tools can only be released under zero-load condition, ensuring no risk of accidental disconnection

Class:   LiftLOK™ tools are designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with applicable industry standards including ABS, DNV, BV