The challenge
At the top of the clinker silo, 50 m above ground, the metal sheets protecting the equipment had corroded and their fasteners had failed. Loose sheets in high wind are a serious hazard to people and machinery.
Scaffolding to that height would have been slow and costly, so the work was planned for rope access and platform staging.
Scope of works
- Rope access teams and staging at the 50 m level
- Removal and controlled lowering of corroded cladding sheets
- Cleaning and anti-corrosion treatment of the support framework
- Installation and bolting of new protective metal sheets, with torque checks
Outcome
The equipment at the top of the clinker silo is fully protected again, with no loose sheets and a longer service life. A similar job was done on the 50 m silo staircase and cladding.
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