Boulter's Reliable Rigging Services Help Southco's Manufacturing Process
To support their advanced manufacturing process, Southco needed to integrate a new piece of heavy machinery into their facility. Discover why they turned to Boulter to store, transport, and rig a 26,000 lb. Trumpf CNC punch press, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced operational efficiency.
Customer Request
For over 70 years, Southco has established itself as a global leader in engineered access hardware solutions. With a rich history of innovation and a commitment to quality, Southco offers a wide range of products, including latches, hinges, and captive fasteners, serving various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment.
As part of their ongoing efforts to enhance their manufacturing capabilities, Southco needed to integrate a new 26,000 lb. Trumpf CNC punch press into their facility. To ensure the successful storage, transportation, and rigging of this heavy machinery, Southco turned to Boulter, their trusted partner for large machinery installations and relocations.
Solution
We began by storing the punch press until the installation site was ready. From there, we transported the 26,000 Trumpf CNC punch press to Southco's facility and carefully lifted the machine off the trailer. Using specialized equipment, the punch press was skated within the building to its designated spot on the manufacturing floor.
Once in place, we began leveling and aligning the equipment to ensure it would operate at peak performance. Our precise and methodical approach ensured that Southco could integrate the new punch press seamlessly into their production process, maintaining their high standards of quality and efficiency.
Project Highlights
- Received, offloaded, and stored a 26,000 lb. Trumpf CNC Punch Press and associated components
- Delivered and rigged the new press into place and set as directed
- Ensured seamless integration with existing systems to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency
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Capabilities Applied
- Rigging
- Warehouse and Storage
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Equipment
- Rigging skates
- 3-ton forklift
- Porta power
- Jacks
- Rollback retractable curtainside trailer