Industrial Dismantling and Assembly
Do you need to move a single machine? Do you need to relocate your manufacturing operation entirely? Projector Lifting Service Ltd is experienced at working within tight parameters, to minimise disruption of production schedules. Flexibility is a key attribute that we are known for. Weekends, nights, Bank Holidays, our engineers have worked across them all to facilitate and execute efficient factory relocations.
Audit of Your Existing Installation
A vital feature of relocating production lines, moving complex connected machinery or large plant is conducting an audit. This must take place at its existing location and while it is operational. The attention to detail will help to lay the foundation for a smooth and trouble-free relocation. The dismantling team is responsible for inspecting your machinery and equipment to better understand each part and the product as a whole. The engineer will often need to record readings such as:
- Voltage and operating amperage, wattage etc.
- Current flow and ebb
- Operating temperatures
Where appropriate, the engineer will use photographs and video footage to record any existing discrepancies that and may assist the rest of the team with the reinstallation. After they finish the audit, they will inform you of any potential problems before moving.
Moving Industrial Equipment
With large numbers of industrial plants in the EU merging or relocating over recent years, the demand for efficient machinery is ever-growing. We have been involved in the relocation of a large number of power generators and turbines from Europe to countries further afield. Dismantling an industrial plant requires specialised knowledge, expertise and specialist equipment. The dismantling of a plant in its entirety can be an intricate and complex project, involving many personnel and a protracted length of time. There is always a significant amount of heavy lifting to be completed because of the sheer size and weight of the machinery involved.
Decommissioning and Uninstalling Equipment
When the team of experienced electrical and mechanical engineers are passed the responsibility, they will first review their audit notes to determine nothing has been missed. They will then begin the first hands-on phase of the project, whereby all site services are isolated and disconnected. The supply is made safe and any necessary associated information recorded on the removal document.
Once disconnected and isolated from the power supply is confirmed, the team will deconstruct the machine into manageable sections according to the agreed plans. All cables, feeds, hydraulic pipes, ductwork and interconnecting elements are marked, labelled and, if needed, removed and stored. All fixtures and fittings are packed, according to the pre-agreed extensive reference document, ready for installation of the machinery at its new location. Separated sections of machinery are then relocated to a nearby storage area to await packing and loading for transportation to its new destination.
Installation at Your New Location
Once delivered to its new location, the audit notes must be consulted before the machinery is installed. This enables the exact positioning of each element. To facilitate a faultless installation, each machine is placed in strict order using laser aligning equipment, to achieve maximum accuracy.
Our hydraulic gantry systems are perfect for navigating heavy machinery in a confined space where overhead access is not available. Large, 40-ton forklifts and other specialist vehicles are pressed into service to assist where needed. Our engineers are fully trained and highly experienced in industrial plant and machinery installations. To make every job a first-class success, we focus on safety procedures and quality of service.
Vertical Start-Up Procedures
For the optimum "Vertical Start-Up" to happen, the following operations must take place:
Yellowing Lining:
Electrical engineers check all electric connections that were done by other engineers, by consulting the removal document and the machine drawings for clarification. This is to make sure there aren't any misplaced or incorrectly connected cables.
Insulation Resistance Test:
This test is performed to make sure no damage has been caused to any cables during the relocation. This allows the machinery to power up in a safe manner.
Static & Dynamic Checks:
These ensure that all mechanical timings are correct. Each machine must be turned over manually (by hand) and carefully watched to make sure no critical parts are damaged. Dynamic checks make sure that the machines function correctly once electricity is re-introduced.
Input & Output Checks:
An input check involves the electric components that send an input to the machinery and are manually forced to check that the signals are received. An output check is where all the electrical components operated are forced by it to check that the components are operating properly and that signals are sending.
5 Minute Shakedown:
After all the checks have been finished, the machines are run for the first time. The purpose of this is to make sure the connections are tight and haven't loosened during transit.
Dry Run:
This is the final test that the machine must pass before the handover. It allows the customer to see that the machines can run continuously (with no product) and if any issues occurred during installation. Current, speed and temperature readings are taken regularly to make sure that there are no irregularities. After the dry run, the machinery is ready to be used and is handed over to the customer.
If you require industrial dismantling and assembly services, we can help. Projector Lifting Service Ltd offer heavy lifting services for factory relocation and machine moving throughout the UK. Use the link below to find out more about our lifting services.