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Raising the Standard: C1 Wedge Connection-Compatible Monopile Lifting Tool Ready for the XXL Era

The offshore wind industry continues to push boundaries, demanding smarter, safer, and more scalable solutions for installing next-generation monopiles. At TWD, we are proud to introduce our purpose-engineered C1 Monopile Lifting Tool — a cutting-edge piece of equipment designed to safely handle XXL monopiles with integrated C1 Wedge Connection.

Developed in close collaboration with C1 Connections, this lifting solution was born from an intensive co-design process, evolving from concept to high-performance tool with precision engineering at its core.
We firmly believe that the innovative C1 Wedge Connection has the potential to become the new industry standard, an opportunity where TWD can contribute its expertise in equipment design and transport & installation (T&I) method engineering.

Key benefits of the C1 Monopile Lifting Tool:

• Rated for 3,500-ton monopiles: Ready for the future of offshore foundations
• Flange-friendly design: A system that compensates for tolerances
• Smart engagement: Pin connections that guarantee fit and ensure flange integrity during lifting and upending
  

Our role at TWD included supporting the method engineering for transport and installation, ensuring C1 is not just safe to connect, but also safe to install. The result? An innovative system that sets a new benchmark for offshore lifting.

To learn more about our approach and the technology behind this tool, download the full material below.