On this project Synergy Lifting were originally brought in to look at lifting out a magnetic belt conveyor and lifting in a replacement magnetic belt conveyor. However, given that the magnetic belt conveyor was part of a large complex operational plant, the only feasible access to lift it out was through the roof.

As part of our scope of works, we created the roof opening above the conveyor. This involved removing double skin sheets and obstructing purlins. After successfully replacing the magnetic belt conveyor we reinstated the roof. We spliced purlins back together and we also replaced the insulation, fixings, and made sure the sheets were properly sealed.

By taking control of both the contract lifting element and roofing element, we were able to ensure a smooth operation without any issues. This also meant that the financial burden associated with cancelling a 450te contract lift would have been ours had we failed to create the roof opening – fortunately, we planned this thoroughly and know what we are doing so it never came to this.

We understand that planned maintenance needs careful planning in advance and that any delays that occur during maintenance works can lead to downtime that can result in astronomical costs for our clients. On this occasion we took control of both the contract lifting and roof work to help mitigate the risk of delays or setbacks that could be caused by having too many separate parties involved in the project.

Synergy Lifting are more than just a crane hire firm and this is why so many of our clients trust us with a wide scope on their maintenance or breakdown projects. When we do have to work alongside other trades, we make sure that our operatives communicate clearly and we make sure everyone is aware of our timeline of work so that it can be integrated well into the overall project programme.