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Taming tailings with a hinge pontoon


Location
The Netherlands

Industry
Construction


Innovative design
Custom-engineered hinge pontoon system to withstand fluctuating water levels and corrosive conditions.

Zero downtime
Effective design and maintenance strategy led to complete elimination of downtime, enhancing operational efficiency.

Complete in-house solution
From design to commissioning, every aspect was handled internally, ensuring quality and reliability.

Lowest TCO
Our integrated approach, including periodic inspections and the Pulsa greasing system, delivers the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.



Challenge

The sawmill of our client who’s active in the production of construction materials, faced significant challenges in transporting abrasive and corrosive tailings between ponds. The high pH level of 12, abrasive particles, and fluctuating water levels in the outdoor pond posed a unique challenge, requiring a reliable solution to prevent floods and equipment damage. Vaikon was tasked to design a solution that guaranteed zero downtime and could handle the harsh environmental conditions efficiently.


Solution

We opted for a hinge pontoon system, known for its robustness and reliability in fluctuating water levels. The pontoon was designed and engineered entirely in-house, from CAD drawings to welding, assembly, and commissioning. Additionally, the design included ample maintenance space and facilities to minimize downtime. The Schegler 6x4 Vigor pump on the pontoon, complemented by a Pulsa automatic greasing system, was integral to the solution. Vaikon also provided ongoing maintenance and inspections.

 

Result

The implementation was a complete success, with the customer experiencing no downtime in the first year of operation. The customer was highly satisfied with Vaikon’s solution and service, leading to a maintenance contract for the pontoon and pump system. This setup ensured the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and a fully reliable operation.



The hinge pontoon system with a Schegler Vigor pump eradicated downtime risks in a highly corrosive and abrasive setting, safeguarding the site against potential flood damages.

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