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Multi-Piece Polypropylene System on the Move

Posted: 06/21/2024

A new polypropylene recycling plant in Ohio required a multi-stage transport and lift of multiple modules, process equipment vessels, and various components such as shredders/filters, extruders and candle filters.

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Safety Source: Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention

Posted: 06/01/2024

Slips, trips, and falls are far too common in the construction industry. These are preventable incidents with regular inspections, maintenance and training reminders.

A Pool of Possibilities

Posted: 05/15/2024

As part of a high-rise renovation project, the owner needed a 23,333-pound swimming pool lifted onto the roof of a multi-use office and residential building in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The building height is 273.2’ with an upper deck that sits 277.4' above the ground that surrounds the pool.

Full Steam Ahead with New Boiler Transport

Posted: 04/04/2024

The transport of a 350,000-pound “therm” steam boiler from fabricator to plant, a distance of 375 miles, required creativity and experience to safely move the component, despite some clearance limitations and unexpected construction along the way.

Pressed for Time

Posted: 01/26/2024

A vehicle manufacturer’s large stamping press—a massive machine used for shaping body panels—is online and operational thanks to efficient installation by Deep South. The three primary components included a 181-ton press bed (27.72’ L x 16.4’ W x 13.12’ H), 250-ton press crown (28.38’ L x 16.4’ W x 13.12’ H) and a 92-ton press slide (21’ x 10.83’ x 10.5’).

Multi-Module Mission

Posted: 01/22/2024

The heavy haul transport of oil and gas refinery components is always a challenge. Transporting 17 modules, all in the span of two weeks, raised the bar. The modules varied greatly in size and weight. Two of the modules exceeded 260,000 lbs., while 11 were more than 16’ high, three were more than 19’ high, and 13 had widths greater than 18’. Initially, the customer had trouble finding a company to move the modules to their site in Texas.

Saddle Up: Customized Solutions Place Refinery Column with Care

Posted: 01/19/2024

The Deep South team was tasked to receive, transport and set a 790,025-pound debutanizer. This specialized distillation column measures 174’-3” long with a 21’-3” diameter. The debutanizer was received from an ocean-going vessel at the Port of New Orleans. Once cleared through customs, the debutanizer was loaded on a barge and pushed to a roll-off site 8 hours upriver, and prepared for transport to the refinery.