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3 Ways Suspended Platforms Increase Efficiency for Vertical-Vessel Maintenance

It’s time to upgrade maintenance practices for vertical vessels. Like any routine maintenance, inspecting, removing and

replacing refractory in vertical vessels places a costly burden on facilities in terms of downtime and lost productivity. One

of the main reasons for this is the traditional solution for accessing vertical surfaces – scaffolding – severely limits

efficiency. It also increases safety risks for employees.

Processing facilities are taking action to reclaim maintenance productivity and safety by investing in custom-

manufactured suspended platforms for vertical-

vessel operations. These systems feature a lightweight, heavy-duty metal platform that is erected inside the vessel and

raised or lowered using manual or electric hoists for hassle-free maintenance and relining applications.

Suspended platforms offer a number of benefits over scaffolding systems, starting with effectively eliminating the

protracted setup times that dominate scaffolding-based maintenance schedules. Here’s how these customized systems can boost

productivity and safety throughout the maintenance process.

Speedy Setup

The amount of time scaffolding systems take to erect is their biggest deterrent and the greatest drain on maintenance

productivity. This is due in part to the sheer complexity of the operation, which includes juggling a variety of pipes,

hardware, boards and other materials to create the structure. Erection times vary based on vessel size and configuration, but

even with an experienced crew, scaffolding can take several shifts all the way up to an entire week to construct. This puts

significant stress on maintenance budgets and timelines.