http://nickeldetailing.com/tank Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:53:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In order to set the machine as a 1 piece package we will require some rigging. The rigging can be supplied by the crane operator or you could build and keep a re-usable set of spreaders. Keep in mind that crane time is EXPENSIVE!  If this machine ends up at ... http://nickeldetailing.com/tank/?p=33 Guys, I have revised the base using W shaped beams and L's. This base is stronger than needed for machine operation due to transport and erection needs. In order to be able to crane this thing into place as a unit it has to be pretty stiff or we will ... http://nickeldetailing.com/tank/?p=30 Here is a rendering of the base wrapped in a corrugated steel. http://nickeldetailing.com/tank/?p=29 I would like to get your opinion of this concept. I have put a skirting around the entire base assy. This provides a great deal of safety to the user of this machine and I think it is a nice look as well. It also allows us to build the ... http://nickeldetailing.com/tank/?p=26 Guys, here is a different design with no pipe bracing and center supports added. Not complete yet but I wanted to update you as I progress. http://nickeldetailing.com/tank/?p=25 I am working on a 1 piece base design. This is being done to simplify the erection process as well as aesthetics. This design will have a higher fabrication cost due to HSS tube being used VS. pipe, as well as some added weight. I will provide a breakdown of ... http://nickeldetailing.com/tank/?p=23 http://nickeldetailing.com/tank/?p=22 http://nickeldetailing.com/tank/?p=20 http://nickeldetailing.com/tank/?p=18 http://nickeldetailing.com/tank/?p=15