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Dismantling strategy for damaged silo plants

Highlights

  • Rapid response: METZEN was on site within 30 minutes

  • Complex dismantling: Two collapsed silos containing 2,800 tonnes of grain were dismantled in just six weeks

  • Teamwork at the highest level: Up to eight fitters and five large cranes (250–650 t) were deployed

  • Maximum safety: Planning and execution carried out despite unforeseen risks and extreme weather conditions

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Solution

Together with long standing partners, METZEN developed a precisely tailored dismantling strategy for the damaged silos.
Under extremely challenging conditions – from frost and moisture to highly dangerous tensions within the debris – the plant was dismantled step by step through meticulous planning and coordinated teamwork.
Five cranes, including a 650 tonne unit, secured and lifted the damaged plant components.

Result

The incident was resolved within a very short time and with maximum safety.
The partnership based collaboration, rapid response and high level of expertise demonstrated by METZEN led to successful execution under extreme conditions.

Materials

Dismantling strategy for damaged silo plants

Highlights

  • Rapid response: METZEN was on site within 30 minutes

  • Complex dismantling: Two collapsed silos containing 2,800 tonnes of grain were dismantled in just six weeks

  • Teamwork at the highest level: Up to eight fitters and five large cranes (250–650 t) were deployed

  • Maximum safety: Planning and execution carried out despite unforeseen risks and extreme weather conditions

Solution

Together with long standing partners, METZEN developed a precisely tailored dismantling strategy for the damaged silos.
Under extremely challenging conditions – from frost and moisture to highly dangerous tensions within the debris – the plant was dismantled step by step through meticulous planning and coordinated teamwork.
Five cranes, including a 650 tonne unit, secured and lifted the damaged plant components.

Result

The incident was resolved within a very short time and with maximum safety.
The partnership based collaboration, rapid response and high level of expertise demonstrated by METZEN led to successful execution under extreme conditions.

Download Case Study