Vector Lifting is a Western Australian based engineering firm specialising in the design and manufacture of mechanical lifting system and jib cranes.
Vector Lifting was contracted to design, manufacture, install and commission the Moving Roof for the new stadium upgrade for the Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne.
All components, including the main drive bogies, trailing bogies and control system were manufactured and installed by Vector Lifting. Design development and site installation included working along side the arena architect and structural engineer to develop a product that suited the design scope of the project. The complexity around the structure and the requirements outlined by the architect ensured constant collaboration was required to achieve a successful outcome.
The moving roof involved two independently driven segments,
Vector lifting is a 100% Australian owned and operated crane and lifting company – specialising in material and vehicle handling equipment. Since our inception in 1989 we have developed an extensive range of cranes and lifting systems and undertaken a variety of engineering projects for clients in Australia and internationally.