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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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Our Customers’ Purpose-Driven Partner
Posted: 01/02/2024
Deep South was started in 1968 with a passion for the heavy-lift and heavy-haul industry and a relentless drive to be the best of the best.
Safety Source : The Fire Tetrahedron
Posted: 10/19/2023
The captivating nature of fire has fascinated humanity for generations, and behind its beauty lies the scientific principle of the fire tetrahedron. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is the leading authority on the fire tetrahedron and offers an in-depth explanation on its website. We've condensed the key insights from the NFPA about the fire tetrahedron for your reference.
Customized Heavy Lift Solution Safely Delivers Regenerator
Posted: 09/26/2023
Limited space, low ground bearing pressure and a cumbersome heat exchanger combined to create some unique challenges for the Deep South team in California. The customer needed to lift a 35’-diameter x 70’-long regenerator head with cyclones, weighing 775,000 pounds in a tight, geologically compromised area.
Specialized Transport Solutions Keep Drum Delivery On Track
Posted: 09/26/2023
Chemical drums are massive storage systems, both in size and weight, that are used by manufacturers. Transporting them from fabrication to facility requires considerable planning and care. Consider the 151,338-pound chemical drum that was manufactured for a petrochemical company in Texas. The drum measured 36’11” x 18’2” x 20’8” and needed to be moved 50+ miles from North Houston to Baytown along major roads.
An Award Winning Multi-Scope Lift and Set
Posted: 09/26/2023
As part of a petrochemical facility expansion in Texas, the client needed more than 60 pieces of equipment of various weights and sizes moved and placed in tight confines—in just four months. With very little room for errors or delays, and no time to spare, Deep South’s skilled engineers and managers put together an impressive engineering plan to facilitate a safe and efficient effort.
A Technical Towering Roll, Move and Lift
Posted: 05/16/2023
As part of a complex project for a refinery, the Deep South team was tasked with receiving, transporting and lifting a 114’-7” x 33’-5” x 39’-10” vacuum tower weighing in excess of one million pounds. This multi-step project required considerable planning, technology and creative thinking.
Safety Source: Food Handling Safety
Posted: 05/09/2023
Food handling safety is a critical aspect of ensuring that the food we consume is safe and healthy for us. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), foodborne illnesses affect one in six Americans each year. These illnesses can be caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that are commonly found in food. Therefore, it is essential to know the basics of safe food handling, from storing to preparing and serving.
