Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Smokestack Demolition – Milwaukee

Champion Environmental Services, Inc. has been retained by a private client to facilitate the asbestos abatement and demolition of a182 foot smokestack in Milwaukee, WI.

Given the placement of a powerhouse which abuts the structure, Champion Environmental Services, Inc. will employ the use of specialized equipment throughout the project.

A crane will hoist a “Brokk” to the top of the stack; this machine will then be securely attached to the side of the tower. The remote controlled robotic Brokk will slowly dismantle the smokestack one section at a time. An operator on the ground will direct the movement of the Brokk from a safe distance.

Care will be taken to scaffold nearby structures as an assurance that no damage occurs during the demolition process.

Few companies can offer this expert service on highly technical projects.

A Google Earth image of the smokestack appears below.

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