Projects

Stacker Reclaimer 5 Slew Bearing Replacement

Project Details

LOCATION - Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal
DURATION - 18 Days
CURRENT STATUS - Complete
SCOPE OF WORK - Shutdown + Commissioning
CONTRACT TYPE - SOR's
HSE - No incidents - Zero Harm
CLIENT REFEREES - Available on Request

Project Description

Sync Lift was contracted by DBCT P/L to undertake a planned shutdown on SR5 to remove and replace the slew bearing on the machine involving the following work:

Electrical HV and control cable removal and reinstallation

Set up of jacking haunches for jacking of machine
Jacking of machine with 4 x 400t mechanically locked jacks
Replacement of slew bearing with new free issued item
Overhaul of slew drives
Blast & paint & scaffolding services
Structural modifications

All work was completed in full, on time and to budget with no incidents for the entire shutdown. Sync Lift managed several different contractors on various work fronts and excellence in quality & safety was achieved on all fronts.

Project Execution

The complete shutdown was executed in full and without any incidents. Our core crew that is very experienced in large scale and complex shutdowns were utilised on a 3 panel roster over the 18 day duration. Sync Lift’s 4 x 400t synchronous jacking system was utilised for the jacking of the machine for removal and replacement of the slew bearing.

Time Constraints, Challenges + Innovations

Sync Lift’s EVO system managed a very safe and controlled lift of the upper slew deck and was able to provide centre of gravity determination to assist in determining the optimum centre of gravity position of the machine and subsequent trimming mass applied to the machine for optimal future bearing life.

Lessons Learned

Early engagement of all personnel through our Recruitment team proved to be a key to success for Sync Lift in onboarding for site.

Resources + Key People

PROJECT MANAGER: Brian Lynch

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT: Marc Richards

TECHNICAL ADVISOR: Dick Jones

PROJECT ENGINEER: Brad Klease

SITE SUPERVISOR: Ken Smith, Gregg Schneider, Paul Mare