05/05/2026
Bridge Maintenance in Arctic Conditions: Precision Lifting in Luleå Sweden❄️
In Northern Sweden, weather always has the final word.
Together with Svevia, FPT - Fluid Power Technology had to wait for the long Arctic winter to finally loosen its grip before starting operations in Luleå. Temperatures dropped as low as -18°C, forcing a delay to this critical bridge maintenance project.
As soon as conditions allowed, operations began.
👉 The mission: replacement of 10 out of 24 bridge bearings as part of an essential infrastructure maintenance program.
💡 The challenge: working in extreme environmental conditions while ensuring maximum safety, precision, and full load control.
✅ The solution: FPT - Fluid Power Technology supplied high-pressure hydraulic equipment, including high-tonnage jacks and split flow power units, enabling controlled lifting of the bridge spans with millimetric accuracy.
A special thanks to Svevia for the excellent site management, logistics coordination, and operational ex*****on under demanding Arctic conditions.
Even when ice delays the schedule, reliable technology and strong teamwork keep infrastructure moving.
Proud to support bridge maintenance projects worldwide — one bearing at a time.