The project included the supply, fabrication, machining, surface treatment, and final assembly of the main structure, which weighed approximately 450 tonnes. Additionally, we manufactured the transport frames and maintenance tooling, contributing a further 350 tonnes to the project. The project was delivered over a 36-month period, with a commitment to quality and precision.
A key highlight was the successful design, construction, and trial testing of a bespoke post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) furnace, used to heat treat the cage and end ring structures. This PWHT enclosure is now the largest heat treatment facility of its kind in Australia. Operating at temperatures up to 620°C, the heat treatment process in the furnace effectively helps eliminate residual stresses induced by fabrication processes such as welding, thereby enhancing the fatigue life of the steel structures.