Case Study 4
Scope of work:
The relocation of a 50 ton hydraulic press from Southampton to Ashchurch
The press was sat in a 1.5M pit and we considered several options on how to remove it from site.
Option one:
To disassemble the press into movable sections, then reassemble it at its final location. This option was ruled out due to time scale and cost.
Option two:
To lift the press out of the pit on power lifters, then lay it horizontally, to get it out of the door. This option was ruled out as it was deemed too dangerous.
Option three:
The final option was to remove the roof and lift the machine out in one piece. This option was chosen as it was low risk and kept to the time scale.
The press had all of its hydraulic oil drained and all the connection points plugged.
All of the mains services were disconnected and the press made ready for the lift
A specialist, roofing contractor removed the roof then a 220 tonne crane and a 100 tonne crane were positioned outside the building
