Aluminium Smelting
How Hindalco Achieved Safe Duct Maintenance Above Molten Aluminum with Cantilever Platform
Custom cantilever work platform enabling safe overhead duct cleaning above molten aluminum pots at Hirakud Smelter.
01 / Client Overview
Hindalco (Aditya Birla Group) needed safe access for overhead duct cleaning above molten aluminum pots. The platform required 3-meter height and 1250mm cantilever reach in extreme high-temperature conditions where conventional methods were dangerously unsafe.
02 / Critical Challenges
Molten Metal Proximity
Overhead duct cleaning above molten aluminum pots in extreme heat.
3-Meter Platform Height
Platform height of 3 meters required in high-temperature smelter zone.
1250mm Cantilever Reach
Cantilever reach of 1250 mm needed over pots for duct access.
Unsafe Conventional Methods
Conventional methods unsafe due to extreme heat and limited space.
03 / The Y Group Solution
3-Meter Working Platform
Customized 3-meter working platform height for overhead duct access.
1250mm Cantilever Outreach
1250 mm cantilever outreach enabling safe access over molten pots.
Extreme Condition Stability
Stable structure engineered for extreme smelter temperature conditions.
Ergonomic Design
Ergonomic working space with minimal interference to ongoing operations.
04 / Performance Results
Customized 3-meter working platform for overhead duct maintenance.
1250mm cantilever outreach for safe access over molten aluminum pots.
Complete elimination of unsafe temporary arrangements.
Mr. Amit Sahoo received Achievement Award for implementing the solution.
"The cantilever platform eliminated the extreme risks of working above molten aluminum, enabling safe and efficient duct maintenance for the first time."
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