Elevateing Holmenkollen Ski Museum with precision glass installation

For the challenging glass installation at the Ski Museum in Oslo, the Heavydrive team used state-of-the-art technology to safely install the 40 large-format glass elements. The glass elements, which weighed up to 680 kg and measured up to 2.5 metres long and 4.9 metres high, placed special demands on the installation.

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The ski museum, located next to the famous Holmenkollen ski jump, required the facade glass to be installed both vertically and overhead.

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What lifting equipment did Heavydrive use?

Heavydrive's 7-axis manipulator LSG STU 1000 K was used in combination with the vacuum suction unit LSG 750 K to ensure that the installation could be carried out safely and according to schedule. The manipulator was attached to a rotor stacker and connected to the suction system with a special adapter in order to grip the heavy glass elements securely and position them precisely.

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Tough weather conditions during installation

The installation was made even more difficult by the poor weather conditions. Days of rainfall had softened the ground considerably, which impaired the stability of the substrate.

Despite these challenges, the Heavydrive team was able to successfully complete the job within five days.

‘We spent a long time preparing for the job. However, the poor weather conditions delayed the start of the installation, which increased the time pressure,’ explains Günter Übelacker, Managing Director of Heavydrive.

Thanks to the precise radio remote control of the manipulator and careful planning, it was possible for just two Heavydrive employees to install the 40 glass panes accurately.

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The ski museum at Holmenkollen, which was founded in 1923, offers its visitors a fascinating overview of the history of skiing.

Today, the new glass facade blends in perfectly with the museum's traditional architecture and provides a successful contrast to the historical exhibits inside.

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