R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services performed the dismantling and removal of the secondary side of the Yankee Atomic nuclear power plant in Rowe, MA. This complex 6-month project involved a 185 MW steam turbine generator and its ancillary equipment, including a high-pressure turbine rotor and blading, an installed low-pressure turbine rotor, the generator itself, the rotating and static exciters, and transformers.
Before work could commence, all of R. Baker & Son’s on-site employees had to complete a 40-hour safety training course conducted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Radiation detection badges were required to be worn at all times during the project. Much of the turbine dismantling was executed by utilizing the plant’s existing 100-ton bridge crane. Many of the unit’s components, such as the 115-ton turbine cover and the 178-ton generator stator, exceeded the cranes capacity and required partial dismantlement and engineered lifts. Strict lead abatement procedures were required before all burning and cutting, and all loads were radiation-tested before being transported off-site.
R. Baker & Son takes great pride in our completion of this strictly-regulated and logistically complex project while maintaining our outstanding 5-year incident-free safety record.
Project photos can be seen at YANKEE ATOMIC DISMANTLING PROJECT
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning and demolition in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in four (4) sites that received VPP OSHA Safety Awards) and is financially strong (bonding capabilities over $10 Million). Capabilities include total plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, plant relocations and re-installations as well as heavy equipment rigging and machinery moving, millwright services and onsite concrete crushing.
Corporate Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: www.rbaker.com
For more information visit our website or email marketing@rbaker.com
Showing posts with label plant dismantling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label plant dismantling. Show all posts
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
R. Baker & Son Completes Relocation and Installation of Intrepid Brass Propeller
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services, an expert rigging, demolition, machinery moving and equipment relocation contractor, recently completed the relocation of the USS Intrepid’s propeller at the USS Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York.
Under a previous contract, R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son) had previously staged the propeller while a steel display frame was being fabricated. The propeller is solid brass, weighs 28,000 lbs and is 15 feet 6 inches from blade tip to blade tip.
This next phase of the project required R. Baker & Son to lift the propeller from a horizontal position into a vertical position and mount the propeller onto the frame. The frame then needed to be relocated to another part of the carrier for permanent display.
To accomplish this task, a 5 man expert rigging crew was mobilized to the site. In addition, a 5,000 lb Hyster forklift, two (2) scissor lifts, chain blocks and other various rigging equipment were delivered to the site.
Utilized the various rigging equipment, the R. Baker & Son rigging crew lifted the 29,000 lb propeller from a horizontal position into a vertical position. Because the propeller was located in the bay of the carrier, there was very little headroom and the crews only had only about 6 inches of clearance once the propeller was stood straight up.
Once in a vertical position, the propeller was held in place via chain blocks while a 3,800 pound shaft was inserted. Once the shaft was in place, the assembly was then carefully landed onto the steel display frame.
The entire frame and propeller assembly then needed to be moved approximately 150 feet to its final location. In order to accomplish this, the epoxy floor first had to be protected with hardboard. Following protection of the floor, R. Baker & Son’s expert rigging crews utilized several 15 ton Teflon skates along with the 5,000 lb forklift to carefully move the assembly to its final location.
The project was completed within the 1 day timeframe set by the client. The project was incident and accident free. For more information on R. Baker & Son’s capabilities and projects completed, visit www.rbaker.com
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in four (4) projects that have been awarded VPP OSHA site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total turn-key plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553 Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: www.rbaker.com
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
Under a previous contract, R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son) had previously staged the propeller while a steel display frame was being fabricated. The propeller is solid brass, weighs 28,000 lbs and is 15 feet 6 inches from blade tip to blade tip.
This next phase of the project required R. Baker & Son to lift the propeller from a horizontal position into a vertical position and mount the propeller onto the frame. The frame then needed to be relocated to another part of the carrier for permanent display.
To accomplish this task, a 5 man expert rigging crew was mobilized to the site. In addition, a 5,000 lb Hyster forklift, two (2) scissor lifts, chain blocks and other various rigging equipment were delivered to the site.
Utilized the various rigging equipment, the R. Baker & Son rigging crew lifted the 29,000 lb propeller from a horizontal position into a vertical position. Because the propeller was located in the bay of the carrier, there was very little headroom and the crews only had only about 6 inches of clearance once the propeller was stood straight up.
Once in a vertical position, the propeller was held in place via chain blocks while a 3,800 pound shaft was inserted. Once the shaft was in place, the assembly was then carefully landed onto the steel display frame.
The entire frame and propeller assembly then needed to be moved approximately 150 feet to its final location. In order to accomplish this, the epoxy floor first had to be protected with hardboard. Following protection of the floor, R. Baker & Son’s expert rigging crews utilized several 15 ton Teflon skates along with the 5,000 lb forklift to carefully move the assembly to its final location.
The project was completed within the 1 day timeframe set by the client. The project was incident and accident free. For more information on R. Baker & Son’s capabilities and projects completed, visit www.rbaker.com
About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor for dismantlement, decommissioning, plant relocations and demolition in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The Veteran owned company has been in business since 1935, has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been directly involved in four (4) projects that have been awarded VPP OSHA site safety awards) and is financially strong (bonding over $10 Million). Capabilities include total turn-key plant and facility dismantlement, decommissioning, demolition, onsite concrete crushing as well as heavy equipment rigging, entire plant relocations, machinery moving and millwright services.
Contact Information
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553 Fax: 732-450-0311
Website: www.rbaker.com
Email: marketing@rbaker.com
Friday, July 25, 2008
Heavy Rigging, Equipment and Machinery Moving Contractor Services Highlighted
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services has performed numerous complex and technical rigging and dismantling equipment removal and relocation projects throughout the USA, Canada and Puerto Rico. Most of these project have been performed on active facilities and plants where safety and attention to nearby operations is paramount.
We have in-house master riggers, professional engineers, skilled tradesmen and state of the art equipment to handle the most challenging projects. All projects are conducted with the highest regard to precision, schedule, cost effectiveness and strict safety standards.
Our rigging and machinery moving services include:
* Heavy Equipment and Machinery Moving
* Rigging and Dismantling of Equipment and Entire Process Lines
* Salvage and Removal of Equipment and Machinery
* Match Marking, Re-Installation and Millwrighting
We operate throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico including New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), Delaware (DE), Massachussetts (MA), New York (NY) etc. Example projects with descriptions and photos are provided for your review at www.rbaker.com/rigging.php
We have in-house master riggers, professional engineers, skilled tradesmen and state of the art equipment to handle the most challenging projects. All projects are conducted with the highest regard to precision, schedule, cost effectiveness and strict safety standards.
Our rigging and machinery moving services include:
* Heavy Equipment and Machinery Moving
* Rigging and Dismantling of Equipment and Entire Process Lines
* Salvage and Removal of Equipment and Machinery
* Match Marking, Re-Installation and Millwrighting
We operate throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico including New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), Delaware (DE), Massachussetts (MA), New York (NY) etc. Example projects with descriptions and photos are provided for your review at www.rbaker.com/rigging.php
Monday, July 7, 2008
R. Baker & Son Highlights Plant Dismantling Contractor Services
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services (R. Baker & Son) offers complete dismantling contractor services. From a single piece of delicate machinery to an entire manufacturing plant, we can provide complete dismantlement and equipment relocation services including:
Decommissioning of Equipment
Rigging and Match Marking of Items
Plant and Equipment Relocation
Rigging and Match Marking
Plant and Equipment Relocation
Re-installation and Millwright Services
Sales of Obsolete Equipment
R. Baker & Son can perform these dismantlement operations at on-line work sites while seamlessly working in concert with our client's daily operations. To accomplish this, we expertly plan, coordinate and execute each dismantlement project in order to stringently safeguard our clients' assets, our employees, and the environment.
R. Baker & Son has the expertise and resources to effectively conduct industrial and commercial dismantlement and plant relocation projects throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Puerto Rico. We can operate in every state of the US including NJ, PA, DE, MD, RI, MA, OH, etc.
Please feel free to contact us at 732-222-3553 or visit our website at www.rbaker.com
Decommissioning of Equipment
Rigging and Match Marking of Items
Plant and Equipment Relocation
Rigging and Match Marking
Plant and Equipment Relocation
Re-installation and Millwright Services
Sales of Obsolete Equipment
R. Baker & Son can perform these dismantlement operations at on-line work sites while seamlessly working in concert with our client's daily operations. To accomplish this, we expertly plan, coordinate and execute each dismantlement project in order to stringently safeguard our clients' assets, our employees, and the environment.
R. Baker & Son has the expertise and resources to effectively conduct industrial and commercial dismantlement and plant relocation projects throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Puerto Rico. We can operate in every state of the US including NJ, PA, DE, MD, RI, MA, OH, etc.
Please feel free to contact us at 732-222-3553 or visit our website at www.rbaker.com
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