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Enelift sets the benchmark.

The case for making the switch. From safety to sustainability, here is why Hinge-Lok® and the Integral Sling System® are the industry’s most complete solution.

01 — COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

What sets us apart.

A direct comparison on the factors that matter to operators, HSE and procurement.

Factor Hinge-Lok® Competitor
Locking hardware 4 integrated Nord-Lock® nuts Low dropped-object risk 24 to 32 fully detachable nuts High dropped-object risk
Frame construction Zero welds Fully extruded aluminium Multiple welds Weld exposure
Material Recycled AW6082 T6 aluminium Aluminium & steel
Manufacturing emissions Low Up to 95% lower energy use High, steel & primary metal
End-of-life recyclability Over 95% recyclable Partially recyclable

SIX KEY BENEFITS

Safer

Up to 80% reduction in crane lifts

Only 4 captive Nord-Lock® nuts, sub-15 kg components and fewer, secured lifts.

Greener

95% carbon footprint reduction

Recycled AW6082 T6 aluminium, 95% recyclable and 95% lower manufacturing energy requirement.

Faster

50% less time and handling

Customers report improved loading efficiency and reduced handling.

Stackable

50% less space

Secure system stacking cuts deck and storage needs. Fits standard CCUs for efficient returns.

Cheaper

50% reduced cost per lift

Cost-per-lift reduction compared with conventional bundling.

Proven

DNV, NORSOK, ISO

Tested beyond DNV requirements; ISO 9001 & NORSOK; in service worldwide since 2018.

03 — THE BUSINESS CASE

The numbers that matter.

Real-world data from operations using Hinge-Lok® vs traditional bundling methods.

Crane lifts — Hinge-Lok® vs bundling

Hinge-Lok®Bundling

Cost comparison — 260 joints of 5½″ drillpipe

Hinge-Lok®Bundling

Hinge-Lok® rental vs sling costs plus crane hire. Excludes savings from reduced personnel, backload costs and eliminated re-tallying offshore.

CRANE LIFTS

80%

Up to 80% reduction in crane lifts compared with conventional bundling.

COST PER LIFT

50%

Cost-per-lift reduction compared with conventional bundling.

DECK SPACE

50%

Less deck space required on the rig and supply vessel. Based on operational feedback.

04 — SUSTAINABILITY

Built to last.

Hinge-Lok® is manufactured from 100% REDUXA recycled aluminium, certified by DNV GL to ISO 14064. Recycled aluminium uses up to 95% less energy than primary production, and produces a fraction of the CO₂.

At end of life, over 95% of every Hinge-Lok® frame is recyclable. The remaining 5%, the locking pins, can be reconditioned and reused in future systems. That is a true circular economy, not a claim.

Competitor systems often use a combination of aluminium and steel, a material with significantly higher CO₂ emissions at every stage and reduced end-of-life recyclability.

Energy requirement for material production (TJ per 100,000t)

240
4,700
~8,500
Recycled aluminiumPrimary aluminiumPrimary steel

CO₂ emissions during material production (kt CO₂e per tonne)

~0.5
~50
up to 167
Recycled aluminiumPrimary aluminiumPrimary steel

All performance figures are based on operational and customer data. 'Up to' framing applies to all quantified claims.

MANUFACTURING ENERGY

95%

Lower manufacturing energy vs primary aluminium. Certified to ISO 14064.

RECYCLABILITY

>95%

Recyclable at end of life. The only tubular handling system with full recyclability.

CARBON

0.5t

CO₂e per tonne of Hinge-Lok® aluminium, vs up to 167t CO₂e per tonne for primary steel.