Projects: GeStamp
HCS unloaded, uncrated, cleaned, and installed a 3500-ton Eagle Stamping Press, including:
- Unloading 4 press sections from rail cars
- Lateral transport sections 5 miles from rail to factory
- Assemble crown
- Stack press
- Crown weight with rigging = 750,000 lbs.
Capabilities Used
Special challenges included:
- New construction environment
- Coordinating rail and truck arrivals from Canada in close proximity
- Scheduling dedicated engine and track to unload and lateral transport heavy loads to facility
Project Success
On Time
Relocated machinery within requested schedules for production purposes
Relationships
Established long standing, professional relationships
Record Setting
Heaviest lift in HCS history and first experience with line equipment for lateral transport from rail cars