Duratec was engaged to replaced five car positioner rail base plates for Rio Tinto at their Car Dumper 2 (CD 2) facility at Cape Lambert.
Details
The eight-day shutdown involved working day and night shifts to replace the baseplate which was moving under load.
The new baseplates were positioned using locating framework before Chockfast Red – a high strength epoxy grout was poured into the void. New positioning lugs were welded onto the baseplate with the final step being the Thermit welding of the A150 crane rail.
Highlights
- Works were successfully completed safely and ahead of schedule using a number of specialist FIFO subcontractors.
- The original plate was removed using welded-on purpose-built strongbacks and 100 tonne hydraulic jacks to break the bond with its concrete surrounds.
- Thermit welding was used to join the heavy gauge rail.
Capabilities
- Mechanical Works
- Shutdowns
