Permanent solutions

Oil and gas onshore

As a global leader in vertical access solutions, Alimak has supplied numerous robust systems to the onshore oil and gas industry since 1975. Built on tried‑and‑tested technologies, Alimak’s range of industrial elevators is suitable for a wide variety of onshore applications – including natural gas processing plants, oil refineries, LNG storage tanks, petroleum refineries, and petrochemical facilities – helping drive efficiency and enhance productivity in some of the world’s most remote locations.

How do Alimak elevators support continuous operation in the onshore oil and gas industry?

Alimak elevators are purpose-built to ensure reliable, and uninterrupted vertical access in oil and gas environments. Engineered with corrosion-resistant materials and advanced ingress protection, they perform flawlessly in harsh conditions. Certified for hazardous zones and equipped with fire-rated safety features, Alimak elevators meet the strictest industry standards.

Their modular design and broad capacity range allow seamless integration into complex facility layouts, while global after-sales support and tailored maintenance plans minimise downtime. Oil and gas facilities benefit from proven durability, compliance, and efficiency to keep people and materials moving.

Experience in Ex environments

With decades of proven expertise in explosion protected elevator solutions, Alimak delivers reliable performance in some of the world’s most demanding and hazardous environments. Our Ex‑certified elevators support reliable, efficient operations across applications such as natural gas processing plants, oil refineries, LNG storage tanks, petroleum refineries, and petrochemical plants.

We supplied our first explosion‑protected elevator in 1975 to the Kuwait National Petroleum Company, marking the beginning of a long‑standing commitment to safety and innovation in hazardous areas. Since then, thousands of Ex elevators have been delivered worldwide – each engineered to meet stringent safety standards and to ensure dependable operation where it matters most.

Why choose Alimak elevators for the onshore oil and gas sector?

Enhanced productivity

Alimak industrial elevators provide fast and efficient vertical access for maintenance crews, reducing shutdown times and optimising productivity.

Minimise climbing and manual handling

Alimak elevators are ideal for accessing plant structures for inspections, maintenance, and periodic overhauls. They also effectively reduce the risk of falls from height, eliminate exertion from climbing, and provide the ability to quickly transport injured personnel from any height.

Robust and rugged design

Installation on outdoor structures means exposure to all weather conditions. Alimak industrial elevators are designed to withstand harsh environments.

Ex-models available

Alimak explosion-protected elevators use ATEX and NEC-approved electrical components, which are specifically designed for hazardous environments. Components and assemblies are approved by an officially notified certified body.

Applications for onshore oil and gas elevators

Typical onshore oil and gas applications that require vertical access include:

Applications:

FCC
Coker Plants
Flexi Coke
RCC
Hydro cracker units
Lubricants

Applications:

Process Train Structures
Inlet area
LNG train area
SRU area
Utility area

Applications:

Polyurethane
Butadiene
Propylene
Ethylene

One elevator per tank or one elevator serving several tanks by using access ramps between tanks.

What do our customers say about us?

“I think that what really distinguishes Alimak from the competition is their great service and responsiveness. They are always available when we need them, and they always respond in a timely manner. This has saved us from inconvenient waiting time and project delays. In relation to their great availability, it is very easy to do business with them. Their knowledge level is high, and you can feel that they are well prepared when you have a meeting with them. For myself as a customer that is essential – to be able to trust the one you do business with. ”

Jette Rasmussen, Strategic Sourcing Manager, FLSmidth, Denmark
“Alimak has always delivered very high quality – it’s the Mercedes of industrial elevators. Through Alimak’s strong network of local service partners, we can get assistance much quicker than what we could get from any competitor. That has saved us a great amount of time and reduced our service costs. ”

Mauro Brambilla, Project Manager, CR International, Italy
“In the power generation industry, it is critical to act fast when problems arise. The response time of service providers needs to be as short as possible. Alimak has always been very responsive and available to our needs as customers saving us time, effort and money while ensuring safe and reliable operation of the lift.”

Leopoldo Lirios, Plant Engineer, Team Energy, the Philippines