WET SETTING

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With this type of grouting, utilizing an epoxy grout with over 120-minute pot life at 70°F is necessary.  Additionally, incorporating Bill Spitzer & Associates field matter experts with wet setting is required for this unique and specialized service.  We project manage this procedure, guide the pouring of epoxy grout onto a foundation, and then supervise the crane lowering the equipment into the predetermined aligned location.  This process is critical where the equipment has minimal access through the equipment to properly place grout.  Typical applications are lube oil skids, pumps with negligible entrance, and large sole plates. 

Our goal is to provide this grouting solution service to deliver full contact or effective bearing area (EBA) for critically aligned rotating equipment.  Here is how we achieve that:

"BEFORE"

• Technical and Engineering Data Analyzation

  • With over 100 years of collective experience, we have seen just about every problem, configuration, and circumstance. The technical expertise of our personnel is perhaps our largest advantage for our customers. Bill Spitzer & Associates salespeople review baseplate, bedplate, soleplate, anchor bolts, concrete foundation, lubrication, and oil mist designs of critical equipment.

• Ensure Constructability

  • Collaborate with construction group and owners on the installation plan procedure

    • Based on epoxy grout, site obstacles, critical equipment, foundation, and other variables

  • Review the site and visually examine perimeter, construction prep, and foundation formwork

  • Advise of proper expansion joint locations

  • Review APA 686, ACI 351, & PIP STS03601 specification checklists

  • Calculate the volume of pour and manpower 

  • Arrange all key players and schedules for pouring time and date

  • Situational weather condition planning

"DURING"

• On-Site Technical Grouting Supervision and Guidance

  • Pre-meeting with owners, contractors, OEM’s that affect the installation

    • Review of scope procedures and implement necessary changes

    • Verify procedures and changes are correct

    • Recalculation of epoxy grout materials

    • Assessment of manpower installation equipment

    • Discussion of potential weather variables and adaptable plans

    • Identification of any site constraints or obstacles

  • Inspection of foundation and formwork

  • Examination of proper expansion joints

  • Reassure jack bolts and leveling pads remain fixed to assure alignment

  • Confirm anchor bolts are protected and isolated

  • Prevention of the job from starting with identified issues

  • Instruction of proper mixing, placing, and pouring

  • In accordance to manufacturers technical data sheet and industry standards

  • Use of recommending tools and components

  • Supervision of grout sequencing

  • Confirm 100% epoxy grout beam, skid, baseplate, or equipment contact

  • Education of proper clean up and disposal methods

"AFTER"

• Communication

  • Provide theoretical cure times

  • Assist with other aspects needed to provide project satisfaction