EQUIPMENT BASEPLATE REMOVAL

On occasion, there are situations when a compressor, pump, or other epoxy grouted machine needs to be decommissioned, replaced, or moved to a different location. Bill Spitzer & Associates has a hydraulic baseplate removal service that enables separation of foundation and equipment in minutes. The alternative method is the use of jackhammers and chipping hammers, which can damage the foundation or equipment. Additionally, the traditional method can take days or weeks to complete.

Our goal is to use our specialty equipment and provide technical on-site guidance to successfully remove a baseplate, skid, or piece of equipment from a foundation with minimal destructive impact on the foundation and machinery. Here is how we achieve that:

"BEFORE"

  • Ensure non-destructive removal of baseplate, skid, or machinery

    • Analyze equipment set-up and prepare initial scope

    • Locate lifting points for equipment

    • Determine the estimates for breaking the bond of foundation from equipment with little or no damage to machinery

    • Assess and investigate the previous grout material and installation

    • Review the site and visually examine perimeter

    • Notate contractor hole drilling locations

"DURING"

  • On-Site Technical Guidance

    • Verify the strategic hole location

      • Increase or adjust hole locations as needed

    • Construct the specialized foundation and baseplate separation equipment

    • Assure proper safety measures are enacted

    • Operate the separation process of the equipment from the foundation

    • Remove previously grouted machinery from the foundation, non-destructively

    • Dismantle equipment

"AFTER"

  • Repairs and Future Reliability

    • About 50% of the time, Bill Spitzer & Associates is removing a baseplate because of improper grouting products or methods.  Once the separation has occurred, we can analyze the concrete block foundation, create proper recommendations, grouting plans, constructability measures, and advise correct grouting or chocking solutions to utilize

    • At this step in the process, Bill Spitzer & Associates can provide other services to decrease schedule growth and complete the project sooner:  HTC-5000 High-Early Concrete, Epoxy Grout Pumping, or Wet Setting