Comprehensive Plant Outage Crane Support

Ensuring Seamless Operations and Unmatched Reliability

When it comes to the critical operations of power plants and industrial facilities, a plant outage—whether scheduled or unexpected—requires precision, expertise, and dependable equipment. The performance of cranes and hoists during these outages is crucial to maintaining efficiency, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safety. For facilities such as nuclear and fossil-fuel power plants, chemical processing plants, and Department of Energy sites, even a brief delay can lead to significant financial consequences, with costs potentially exceeding $1 million per day.

The Critical Role of Crane Support During Plant Outages

Plant outages present unique opportunities to carry out essential maintenance and inspections that are often impossible during normal operations. These periods must be meticulously planned and executed, as they often involve a large number of personnel and a high volume of equipment movement. To ensure smooth operations, it’s vital to have a well-coordinated plan, a clear chain of command, and robust communication protocols. This is where expert crane support services become indispensable.

American Crane’s Expertise in Plant Outage Crane Support

American Crane and Equipment Corporation (ACECO) stands as a trusted partner in providing comprehensive crane support during plant outages. With a wealth of experience in supporting a variety of facilities, including nuclear power plants, ACECO offers a full spectrum of services tailored to meet the specific needs of each site.

Our seasoned technicians specialize in preventive maintenance and OSHA-compliant inspections, ensuring that your cranes and hoists are in optimal condition throughout the outage. In addition, we can deploy additional personnel on-site to address any unforeseen challenges that may arise, allowing for quick resolutions and minimizing potential downtime.

Tailored Solutions for Every Plant Outage

Choosing ACECO for your outage crane support means benefiting from a team that understands the unique demands of nuclear sites and other critical facilities. Our services include:

• Expert Maintenance and Inspections: Our dedicated technicians are proficient in handling cranes from all manufacturers, ensuring comprehensive maintenance and inspections.
• Experienced Outage Supervision: We provide skilled supervisors to oversee and lead all outage activities, ensuring seamless coordination and execution.
• 24/7 Support Availability: Whether through round-the-clock on-site technicians or on-call support, we’re prepared to address your needs at any hour.
• Precision Load Testing and Upgrades: We conduct site performance and load tests using calibrated weights, and we’re equipped to implement the latest equipment modifications during the outage window.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Post-outage, we offer detailed reports on the services performed, providing transparency and insights for future planning.

In addition to these services, we provide extensive engineering support to promptly address any technical issues or parts requirements, keeping your outage on track.

Advanced Equipment for Enhanced Efficiency

To further expedite outage processes, ACECO offers specialized equipment like the This innovative tool enhances material handling capacity up to 10 tons and features a full 360-degree rotation, telescoping boom, non-hydraulic design, and wash-down capability. These advanced features contribute to faster, safer, and more efficient outage operations.

Partner with ACECO for Unmatched Reliability

When it comes to ensuring the success of your plant outage, you need a partner who offers not just equipment but expertise, reliability, and a commitment to excellence. ACECO designs comprehensive plant outage crane support services to deliver on these promises, helping you navigate the complexities of outages with confidence.

To learn more about how American Crane and Equipment Corporation can support your next plant outage and to explore our range of specialized equipment, contact our site support team today or visit our online store.

Transforming Waste Handling

How Advanced Cranes Enhance Efficiency and Safety

In today’s industrial landscape, efficient and safe waste handling is crucial. As industries evolve and the demand for sustainability grows, companies must find innovative ways to manage waste across various sectors. Whether dealing with the complexities of nuclear and energy waste, the challenges of wastewater treatment, or the demands of municipal waste management, advanced lifting solutions are essential. This is where American Crane & Equipment Corporation (ACECO) steps in, offering state-of-the-art solutions designed to revolutionize waste handling across these critical applications. Let’s explore how ACECO’s offerings transform waste handling in various sectors.

Spent Fuel Cask Handling for Nuclear

Handling spent fuel casks in the nuclear industry is a demanding task that requires utmost safety and precision. ACECO provides custom-engineered cranes specifically designed for this purpose, ensuring the secure containment and transfer of spent nuclear fuel to prevent radiation leaks and protect both personnel and the environment.

These cranes are built to operate in extreme environments and adhere to the highest safety standards, providing greater control, reliability, and efficiency in handling radioactive materials. ACECO’s solutions, including the SAFLIFT remote-operated lifting system, meet strict industry regulations such as NUREG 0554, NUREG 0612 / APP. C, and ASME NOG-1, ensuring safe and compliant operations.

Radwaste Handling

Radioactive waste (radwaste) handling requires specialized equipment that can manage hazardous materials with the utmost care. ACECO engineers radwaste handling cranes to safely transport and store radioactive waste, protecting both workers and the environment.

These cranes are designed with advanced shielding and containment features to prevent radiation exposure. Additionally, they include remote operation capabilities, allowing operators to manage radwaste from a safe distance. Industries demanding absolute safety and reliability rely on ACECO’s radwaste handling solutions for their dependable performance.

Ash Handling

In industries such as power generation, efficient ash handling is essential to maintain operational efficiency and environmental compliance. The combustion of wood, coal, and other materials generates ash, which must be properly managed to prevent environmental contamination. ACECO offers robust ash handling cranes and hoist systems designed to manage the challenging conditions of ash disposal. These cranes are built to withstand high temperatures, abrasive materials, and corrosive environments.

ACECO’s ash handling solutions include specialized grab buckets and automation features that streamline the collection, transportation, and disposal of ash. These systems are essential for complying with EPA regulations. They prevent dangerous contaminants like mercury and arsenic from polluting water and air. By optimizing these processes, companies can reduce emissions, minimize environmental impact, and improve overall plant efficiency.

Slag Handling

Slag, a byproduct of metal smelting, is another challenging material that requires specialized handling equipment. ACECO engineers slag handling cranes for heavy-duty performance, built to manage extreme conditions like high temperatures and dense, abrasive materials.

ACECO designs slag handling cranes for durability and longevity, featuring reinforced structures and heat-resistant components. Their equipment optimizes efficiency in moving slag along conveyor lines and loading it for transport. For slag containing ferrous materials, custom features like specialized claws and fully enclosed grabs are available, along with automated and remote systems that enhance safety and operational effectiveness in challenging conditions.

Sludge Handling

Sludge, often a byproduct of wastewater treatment or industrial processes, presents unique handling challenges due to its variable consistency and potential for contamination. ACECO designs sludge handling cranes specifically to manage these complexities.

ACECO builds sludge handling cranes to endure the harsh conditions typical of sludge handling stations. Specialized grab attachments and automation systems enhance the efficiency of sludge collection and transfer. These cranes, capable of lifting between 5 and 16 tons and spanning up to 16.5 meters, are crucial for moving semi-fluid sludge from trucks into storage or through processing lines. By streamlining these processes, ACECO’s solutions help companies reduce environmental impact and optimize operational efficiency in waste management and sludge treatment facilities.

Critical Lift Equipment

In waste handling operations, certain tasks demand critical lift equipment—cranes designed to manage extremely heavy or sensitive loads with the utmost safety and precision. ACECO provides critical lift cranes specifically engineered for these high-stakes applications, such as radioactive containers, where failure is not an option.

Advanced safety measures like PLC controls, anti-collision protection, and variable speed controls enhance safety and efficiency in demanding waste handling tasks. These features minimize the risk of accidents and critical delays.

ACECO’s Solutions

ACECO offers a comprehensive range of crane systems designed to enhance the efficiency and safety of waste handling across various industries. ACECO tailors solutions to meet the unique demands of each application, addressing everything from nuclear waste management to slag and sludge handling. By investing in advanced crane technology, companies can transform their waste handling processes, achieving higher productivity while maintaining the highest safety standards.

For more information on how ACECO can support your waste handling needs, contact us or visit our online store!