Galvanized base structure for biomass fuel silos
Once again Premier Galvanizing are at the forefront of new technology and environmental innovations.
Premier Galvanizing were asked by a long standing client P & D, based in Hull, East Yorkshire to hot dip galvanize two new base structures for the brand new biomass silos at Royal Portbury Docks, Bristol.
With ever decreasing lead times available from their main contractor, P & D knew that the schedule of works was going to be difficult to achieve. In total over 120 tonne of steel was delivered to site in Bristol by Premier Galvanizing over a two week period, proving once again that distance is no barrier to Premier Galvanizing.
The base structures seen in the photograph support the silos which will be storing wood pellets imported from North and South America, the pellets will then be transported by rail to power stations throughout the country, reducing carbon emmisions in the electricity industry.
With lead time being so short on this project, it was essential that there was no issues preventing delivery to site. Prior to the work commencing on the project a meeting was held between Premier and P & D to discuss the schedule of works and the number of loads requiring delivering to Bristol, this pre planning was one of the fundamental reason why the project went so well, with a schedule of works being available Premier Galvanizing were able even able to pre plan extra shifts at the weekend to satisfy the end client.
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Premier Galvanizing have a long running relationship with Exceptional Things, who are based over in New Holland. In the past we have hot dip galvanized various prestigious sculptures such as a mining scene, and a detailed fish, all to a very high standard. So when Exceptional Things looked for a galvanizer for a new horse sculpture, there was only ever going to be one galvanizing company that they could trust and rely upon: Premier Galvanizing.
The challenge
When the customer first spoke to us about the project, they showed us a small hand held model of the horse, which included dimensions and materials. They also discussed their potential concerns regarding the aesthetic appearance and finish of the hot dip galvanized finish, as galvanizing is primarily known as an industrial process. Their concerns were eased after speaking with our Operations Manager and Production Manager. Discussions were had regarding discrete venting and drainage holes, hanging angles, suitable hanging points, potential zinc traps and minimising any risk of distortion.
On the day of the project, Exceptional Things asked if they could stay for the afternoon to observe the sculptures throughout the whole metal finishing process: from unloading, booking in, preparation, pre-treatment, galvanizing, post galvanization fettling and re-loading.
We were very happy to accommodate their request as we wanted to ensure they would be 100% comfortable with our service and procedures, whilst being on hand in case any issues arose.
The end result
Due to the forward planning, communication and teamwork between the customer, our management, supervisors and operatives the sculptures went through the galvanizing process without any incident, other than lots and lots of camera phones trying to capture the best shot!
Exceptional Things were delighted with the finish and could not believe the uniform coating we had managed to achieve and how clean the sculpture was throughout. The sculpture was delivered on time in June 2012 where it now resides in a small town up in the North East. When the sculpture was revealed for the first time, local villagers gathered for an official opening and it made front page news in the local press! Another great job done by TEAM Premier Galvanizing.
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Elite Pond Covers, a successful business operating out of West London recently asked Premier Galvanizing to hot dip galvanize an intricate artistic pond cover they had been asked to supply to a client.
The challenge
In the past when Elite Pond Covers needed their fabrications hot dip galvanized, the results were often unsatisfactory. Items were either bent, mislaid or covered with a poor quality galvanizing finish. However, since becoming a customer of Premier Galvanizing at the start of the year they have suffered no such issues, and have been very pleased.
The end result
The picture demonstrates the high quality of galvanizing we produced and our commitment to our customers, regardless of the type of fabrications we are asked to hot dip galvanize.
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With the Red Bull X Fighters world tour arriving at Battersea Power Station and an estimated crowd of 100,000, the organisers required temporary seating. Seating would have to be positioned on an upwards slope (on seating rakers) to provide all members of the audience with a good view. The seating rakers needed to be manufactured, hot dip galvanized and then inspected prior to the event in order to obtain a safety certificate. All of this needed to happen in a short four week window.
The challenge
1700 seating rakers to be delivered on time to Battersea in a four week period.
After we were contacted by One Site Solutions from Mansfield and The Metal Works from Leicester it was agreed that due to the time restraints of the project and the importance of on-time completion, an initial meeting would be held to discuss the product that required galvanizing.
This meeting was essential for all parties as it meant we could be made aware of the tolerances involved, the intricate nature of the product and the timescale.
The pre-contract meeting allowed us to ensure the fabrications were designed to allow correct drainage and ventilation and all critical areas were identified. Knowing the intricate nature of the product and the tolerances required enabled us to work out the optimum suspension and dipping method to provide the best possible finish and meet the demanding timescales involved. This was the foundation for the strong working partnership throughout the process.
Before hot dip galvanizing got underway, each shift team at Premier Galvanizing was briefed regarding the upcoming job. For example, the steel needed to be hung in a certain way to maintain the tolerances required on the connecting brackets. It also needed to be hung on two specific points in order to achieve optimum angles for galvanizing. By explaining the process to each shift team, the high specification required by the clients would be achieved.
Once the hot dip galvanizing got underway both Onesite and The Metalworks watched the galvanizing of the items and were delighted with the final finish of the first batch. A test rig was set up at Premier Galvanizing to ensure that the seat rakers fitted in to the corresponding sockets. Once the product left Corby for London, there was no doubt that it was suitable for purpose and the temporary seating would fit together.
As the project got underway, the deadlines became shorter but the high quality was maintained throughout the contract.
The end result
Each delivery was on time, completed to the highest specification, and many happy X Fighter fans were able to enjoy the show.
The portable seating has also since been used at the V festival, as well to seat the audience during the recent visit by the Pope.
Next pageThe London 2012 Olympics can rightly claim to be the best games ever.
The London Olympics showcased the incredible talents of our Britsh athletes who had the opportunity to perform in the most fantastic facilites.
At Premier Galvanizing we were very proud to have contributed to these facilities, by providing a hot dip galvanized finish to the internal steelwork within the Velodrome. We also hot dip galvanized the metalwork outside the Velodrome and throughout the Olympic Park.
Our clients were working night and day to build these world class facilities in time for the Games, and we were able to satisfy their tight timescales.
Take a look at the magazine article attatched, not only can you see the internal steel work which we galvanized, but also some of the accommodation balconies, as well as the external metalwork in the Olympic Park.
www.galvanizing.org.uk/hdgmagazine
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Well respected Sheffield fabricator Yorkshire Fabrications have recently been instrumental in helping Rotherham United achieve their goal of having a new stadium open in time for the coming football season.
The South Yorkshire club needed 100s of metres of safety railings to be manufactured and installed in the new stadium. The combined efforts of Yorkshire Fabrications and Premier Galvanizing ensured that their dreams were realised.
As you can see from the pictures above the stadium is looking great.
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Following a frantic phone call from one of our South Yorkshire fabricators, Premier Galvanizing were asked to collect and hot dip galvanize two four tonne plinths and have them hot dip galvanized and onsite the following day.
Fortunately for our client the four tonne plate fabrications were well within our capabilities. Thanks to ongoing reinvestment in our plant equipment the recently upgraded cranes coped admirably.
As can be seen from the pictures above these four tonne fabrications needed to be handled carefully and required hot dip galvanizing to the stringent standards expected from the railway industry.
Once galvanized Premier Galvanizing delivered the fabrications on one of the artic vehicles to our fabricators end client. The end client was delighted that Premier Galvanizing had once again maintained there excellent standard of work and service.
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The magnificent doors at Ripon Cathedral have recently been renovated and an electrical opening system has been installed.
The doors at the Cathedral are nearly 450 years old and thanks to lottery funding, an opportunity had arisen to install the new electric system.
To facilitate the alterations to the magnificent doors a steel frame needed to be fabricated and hot dip galvanized.
Minster Engineering – who were engaged for the project – called Premier Galvanizing Hull to seek advice about the metal finish for the fabrication. They were concerned about distortion and handling issues, as it was critical the the steel frame remained straight.
Premier Galvanizing met with Minster Engineering and alleviated their fears. A time schedule of works was then organised, which enabled the large 4.5m x 2m frames to be dropped off at Premier Galvanizing, hot dip galvanized and recollected all in the same day.
As usual with Premier Galvanizing, the job went to plan.
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Premier Galvanizing were recently successful in securing the contract for hot dip galvanizing the steelwork, internal steelwork and the security fencing for the new rhino enclosure at Woburn Safari Park.
Following negotiations with Barretts of Aspley, Premier Galvanizing secured the contract because of the reliability and trust built up between the two companies over a number of years.
Prior to commencement on the project a member of the Premier Galvanizing team visited the drawing office to discuss ventilation and drainage points. Of upmost importance to the client was the need for clean surfaces as any sharp edges may damage the animals.
Premier Galvanizing offered the full package, material was collected from Bedford, hot dip galvanized and delivered onwards to site. Despite the tight turnaround and schedule of works, Premier Galvanizing hit every delivery date without fail.
By listening to the advice from Premier Galvanizing Corby, the customer received a top class product, fit for the magnificent animals that will be housed within their new home and their outside fenced off area.
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Offering the complete package to customers in the steel fabrication industry has never been more important, Premier Galvanizing Hull were recently contacted by a customer who needed pipework collected, delivered to a shot blaster, recollected, hot dip galvanized and delivered onwards to site in West Yorkshire.
By being in a position to service the client Premier Galvanizing were awarded the contract and delivered on their promises.
All the above was arranged by the production team at Premier Galvanizing Hull, the collection was arranged for the following day on an an artic vehicle and the pipework was promptly sent down to Trent Blasting in Nottinghamshire.
The client took delivery of the hot dip galvanized pipework within five days of placing the order, this would not have been possible without the close co-ordination and co-operation of all parties involved.
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