Expert in heavy lifting & handling in the Hydroelectric sector
In a sector where the reliability of hydroelectric installations is paramount, REEL offers custom heavy lifting and handling solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of industrial operations.
Our Fields of Expertise
REEL is involved in every stage of hydroelectricity projects: from design studies and equipment manufacturing to modernization, as well as preventive and corrective maintenance.
Our custom-made equipments—such as overhead cranes, gantries, trash rakes, and winches—are specifically designed to meet your requirements and adapt perfectly to the unique features of hydroelectric environments.
The transformation of your existing installations is carried out through renovation and modernization solutions designed to enhance their performance and extend their service life.
Thanks to our expertise as equipment manufacturers, we ensure the maintenance of your installations to guarantee their optimal efficiency and long-term safety.
Customized Technical Solutions
REEL and REEL COH design, manufacture, and install custom lifting equipment for hydroelectric infrastructures, tailored to the constraints of each site and the complexity of its environment. Each solution ensures performance, reliability, and safety:
- Overhead cranes
- Gantries
- Winches, rack-and-pinion winch
- Trash rack systems
- Gate equipment
Present in France and internationally, we support the most demanding projects in the sector.
Our Strength in Facing Global Challenges
Hydroelectricity plays a central role in the energy transition. REEL modernizes hydroelectric infrastructures by combining technical performance with eco-system respect to deliver installations that are more reliable, sustainable, and environmentally conscious.
An Industrial Expertise Recognized Worldwide
For over 30 years, REEL & REEL COH has been assisting hydroelectric operators in North America and beyond, delivering sustainable performance, cost control, and compliance with the strictest standards.
for hydroelectric power plants
and modernization of existing installations
Preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment
Provision of Reference Solutions
Leveraging its extensive experience in North American markets, REEL & REEL COH now supports complex hydraulic engineering projects globally, adapting its solutions to the specificities of each site.
Designed to handle extreme loads with maximum precision, our overhead cranes ensure the safety of production equipment and minimize the risk of costly downtime for operators.
Used for opening radial gates on spillways, these spiral drum winches regulate water levels in a safe and reliable way. Fixed or mobile, locally or remotely controlled, their design ensures precision and reliability even under unbalanced load conditions.
Gantry cranes and winches are used for positioning and removing revision beams, isolating intake or outlet gates. Equipped with spreader bars capable of operating underwater, they can operate manually or motorized, ensuring security and reliability even under extreme conditions.
- Gates regulate water flow with precision.
- Beams isolate conduits during maintenance.
- Trash rakes protect installations from debris.
- Embedded parts guide and securely maintain these components within concrete structures.
Rack-and-pinion hoists ensure the operation of gates and beams when additional force is required. Thanks to their robust racks and secure grip systems, they enable safe handling even under high hydraulic pressures.
A Strong Corporate Culture
Performance and Durability
Our lifting solutions modernize your installations, enhance their availability, and ensure long-lasting performance throughout their lifecycle.
Safety and Security Culture
Safety for individuals and the security of installations are integrated into the design phase. Every intervention complies with the strictest standards.
Adaptation to Specific Requirements
Every site presents unique challenges. Our solutions are custom-designed to meet the specifics of your operations and environment.
Hydroelectricity References
Many major players in the hydroelectric sector trust REEL for the design, modernization, and maintenance of their lifting equipment.
United States Army Corps of Engineers, 3 sites (Snake River, Washington) Replacement of gantry cranes (intakes) – 135 tons
Slave Falls Dam: Replacement of gate lifting winches – 75 tons + dual-rail beams – 25 tons
Saunders Power Plant: Replacement of gantry turbine cranes – 300 tons (equipment capacity of 400 tons)
Niagara Falls Site: Supply of a winch, superstructure, and dewatering gate – 160 tons
Romaine 3 Plant: Supply and testing of turbine overhead cranes – 380 tons
Hydraulic fleet of EDF.