Project Details

Refurbishment and upgrading of an existing 300-ton Gantry Crane to a 350-ton Gantry Crane at Wells Dam in Chelan WA.  BCI was contracted by REEL-COH.  REEL-COH is contracted by the Douglas County Public Utility for the fabrication and installation of the New Gantry Crane.

Project Highlights

•  Removal of Existing 300-ton trolley
• Installation of new 350-ton trolley which weighted 125,000 lbs
• Removal of old operators cabs
• Installation of new operators cab and structural support for cab
• Removal of existing ladders and handrails
• Installation of new platforms, staircase to access trolley and cab and new handrails
• Installation of new storm brakes
• Removal of exsting gantry drive motors and gear boxes
• Installation of new gantry drive motors and gear boxes
• Load Testing of cranes to 125% of 350-tons