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Structure Weld Removal

Offshore Platforms and FPSO units are notorious for having skids and other items welded onto their decks. It is often common during re-configurations that those skids, double plating and so need to be relocated or altogether removed.

Most often than not a Cold Work approach is desirable.  This approach is particularly desirable for three reasons; shorter turnaround times, the inability to get a Hot Work Permit, and more importantly safety.

TFT-PNEUMATIC’s Certified Cold Work Cutting Tools are hands down the best option in the market for skid removal. Whether it’s a skid or double plating/decking, we have tools that will remove the weld and be Certified as Cold Work, thus not needing a Hot Work Permit, Habitats, Shutdowns, Fireguards, and so on.

Our weld seam cutting discs can be run flush to the deck and eliminate structures from the base. For a variety of applications, we also have grinders to finish the deck completely flush. See below for some applications of our tools being used to remove welded structures.

See below for some applications for pictures of our Certified Cold Work Weld Seam Removal  System A-0300.

LIFEBOAT RELOCATION SUPPORT BRACKETS

Welded support bracked to the deck
Welded support bracked to the deck

Halfway on the removal of the weld seam, notice the skid is not damaged.
Halfway on the removal of the weld seam, notice the skid is not damaged.

A wedge may be used as to note where the cut needs to be done
A wedge may be used as to note where the cut needs to be done

Double deck mounting bracket is removed
Double deck mounting bracket is removed

Area where the double deck brackets used to be
Area where the double deck brackets used to be

Use of a Certified cold grinder to remove weld slack
Use of a Certified cold grinder to remove weld slack

 

 

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