Challenge
The flume system, which transported mill scale in water, had to be demolished to make way for a new flume compatible with the continuous billet system. Bluegrass was contracted by Sun to remove the concrete pillars and foundations holding the flume.
Bluegrass mobilized two 330 brokk robotic hammers operated by skilled and experienced technicians, and demolished 150 yards from underneath a live temporary flume suspended above the existing flume, where hot steel continued passing as the demolition proceeded. Through meticulous planning and execution, this phase of the retrofit project was successfully completed on schedule while meeting all safety standards, and with minimal disturbance to mill operations.