Decatur Industrial Electric Takes on Double Drum Dryer Project
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A Decatur Industrial customer was looking for a vendor to rebuild a piece of equipment for their joint venture partner. The turned to us – already one of their strategic partners with the ability to meet the demands and requirements:
- Extensive mechanical and electrical knowledge
- 35 ton crane capacity
- Read and interpret OEM blueprints and electrical diagrams
- Complete machining capabilities
- Garage bay door up to 14’ wide and 16’ tall
This customer and their joint venture partner had a new product they wanted to create and sell; and couldn’t do so without a double drum dryer. Our team of experts took the reins and handled the project from start to finish. This project was a perfect fit for our capabilities, especially in our machine shop.
Utilizing the OEM manuals, we began with disassembly just like our typical process. However, unlike a typical motor, this disassembly process was much more complex as the number of components was multiplied. This project saw us disassembling and assembling: bearings, rolls, end plates, packing glands, gears, cutter arms, air cylinders, air lines, adjuster arms, sprayer arms, door clamps, and more.
Our machine shop also handled:
- Machining all rotating parts to within tolerances
- Repairing bearing journals on drums
- Manufacturing teflon brushings and bronze bushings
Weighing in at over 30,000 pounds and encompassing a footprint of 11 feet by 10 feet, this repair saved the customer $400,000 versus buying a refurbished one. The customer realized a significant cost savings.
Do you have a unique piece of rotating equipment that needs repaired? Call the experts at Decatur Industrial to come take a look.
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