{"id":6693,"date":"2019-08-08T05:23:35","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T05:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=6693"},"modified":"2019-08-06T13:29:56","modified_gmt":"2019-08-06T13:29:56","slug":"hill-crane-uses-hydra-slide-system-for-change-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/hill-crane-uses-hydra-slide-system-for-change-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Hill Crane Uses Hydra-Slide System for Change-Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hill Crane & Rigging (HCR) used a 500-ton capacity heavy-track HT500 hydraulic skidding system from Hydra-Slide<\/a> to change-out a stacked heat exchanger at a Carson refinery in its home state of California, USA recently.<\/p>\n

HCR accepted a scope of work that covered the emergency removal of a 260,000-lb. stacked heat exchanger and its replacement with a new 279,000-lb. unit. The principle complications were caused by major obstructions onsite, a tight schedule, and project delays inherited from other contractors. The HT500, engineered 100-ton capacity modular support stands, and Hydra-Pac synchronous hydraulic power unit, all from Hydra-Slide<\/a>, were selected for the task alongside additional equipment from HCR\u2019s diverse fleet.<\/p>\n

Hydra-Slide<\/a> heavy track skidding systems are one of the most cost-effective and accurate methods for moving, loading or unloading all types of heavy loads where a rigid, load carrying track is required. The HT500 has a total height of only 8\u201d, saving jacking time and suiting the product for use in confined spaces. It is engineered for pushing 500 tons and pulling 250 tons with a standard double track layout.<\/p>\n

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HCR utilized a 59-8-8P Hydra-Pac synchronous hydraulic power unit to operate the HT500 system.<\/p><\/div>\n

Darren Scruggs, senior account manger at HCR, said: \u201cThe slide system was one of the major components of the heavily engineered concept that we pitched to the refinery. Without removing overhead structure beams, a jack-and-slide solution was the only viable option.\u00a0We worked closely with Hydra-Slide<\/a> to put together a robust proposal and upon winning the contract, we placed orders for the necessary equipment, which remains in our fleet.\u201d<\/p>\n

The full scope of work included transportation of the old exchanger to its manufacturer, transportation of the new 27 ft. 6 in. by 7 ft. 6 in. by 15 ft. exchanger to the refinery, and final installation in the same position as the original. HCR also employed a 500-ton capacity Enerpac gantry to load and offload the exchangers on a dual lane, eight-line trailer. The project took five days to complete and was delivered on schedule.<\/p>\n

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Both heat exchangers weighed in excess of 250,000 lbs. Shown here loaded on the HT500 system and engineered 100-ton modular support stands.<\/p><\/div>\n

Michael Barry, general rigging superintendent at HCR, said: \u201cThe [existing] stacked exchanger was sitting on 4 ft.-high concrete pedestals; we used crib stacks and pipe stands to support the slide track at 4 ft. elevation. We slid the exchangers a total of 29 ft. 10 in. Throughout the preparation and execution of the project, Hydra-Slide<\/a> remained available to take questions and provide application support, which was always delivered in a timely fashion.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Obstructions and restricted access presented challenges onsite.<\/p><\/div>\n

Ron Hill, vice president at HCR, said: \u201cWe continue to service all heavy industrial markets. Business is great and our rigging group is growing quickly; we are planning to order additional Hydra-Slide products for upcoming projects. We are very pleased with our purchases and the after-sales service and consultancy we continue to receive from the team.\u201d<\/p>\n

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HCR crew keep a watchful eye on the push\/pull cylinders during the slide.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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