In September, our team designed and manufactured a cyclone ready for installation for our long-standing client based in North Yorkshire, who specialise in the production of micronized animal feed.
Last month, our team visited their site to install the new cyclone to replace the old one which was rotten and had holes that was allowing dust to escape. Once dust settles on the ground and mixes with water, it can be extremely hazardous as it becomes sludgy and slippery leading to increased risk of accidents.
Our solution was to design a new cyclone using galvanised steel to withstand the demanding conditions of the feed production environment and ensure durability and superior performance.
As the cyclone needed to be lifted into place by crane, we created a lift plan, along with associated risk assessments. At ISF we have our own appointed person for crane operations, and so we are able to carry out this work in-house. We hired a crane from Emsley Crane Hire, and ISF were in control of the timing of the installation, meaning we could streamline the management of the project. The crane was used to assemble the new cyclone, which was manufactured and delivered in multiple parts within a designated area in the customer’s yard. The crane then raised the cyclone whilst our installation engineers built the frame beneath the cyclone, before lowering it onto the frame. We were then able to remove the old cyclone and replace with the new one.
As the new cyclone is galvanised, it will be more durable than the previous one and will have longer lasting protection from the weather. The newly manufactured and installed cyclone will give the customer peace of mind that there will no longer be health and safety hazard created by escaping dust, and they can continue to operate safely and efficiently.
Check out some images from this project below:
