Newcastle Smoke Stacks, – Steel Band Replacement & Repairs

  • Commercial
  • Inspections
  • Maintenance
  • Repairs
  • Smoke Stacks

Rope access steel band replacement on brick smoke stack

Project Overview

Specialist Height Access replaced rusted steel bands on a brick smoke stack, modifying new bands on-site for a custom fit and completing repairs via rope access.

Client
Weathertex
Duration
3 Weeks
Industrial facility with two tall smokestacks, one marked with red lines indicating numbered bands for inspection/maintenance.

SOLUTION DELIVERED

Custom-fitted steel band replacement at height

Old brick smoke stacks are reinforced by steel bands that provide critical structural stability. On this Newcastle structure, the existing bands were rusted and required replacement to meet safety and compliance requirements. 

Our team removed the deteriorated bands and discovered that the new replacements did not match the required dimensions. This challenge required on-site modification of the bands to achieve the correct fit. Working at height via rope access, the crew used welding and fabrication techniques to adapt each band, ensuring a secure and precise installation. 

The circular nature of the structure meant technicians were working out of each other’s line of sight, requiring strong crew coordination and communication. This collaborative approach ensured the safe and efficient completion of works while maintaining the structural integrity of the smoke stack. 

A tall, weathered industrial chimney with a large red X painted on its side, overlooking a landscape of trees and buildings.

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

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The team's capabilities used on this project

Workers are suspended on ropes while inspecting or maintaining a tall industrial chimney under a blue sky.
ROPE ACCESS
Elevated industrial repairs
Using rope access to carry out inspections, repairs, and installations on tall industrial structures without the need for scaffolding.
WELDING
On-site steel band fabrication
Performing welding and fabrication works at height to adapt and install custom steel components.
ENGINEERING
Measurement and modification planning
Calculating dimensions, scoping requirements, and adapting components to fit unique structural conditions.
COMPLEX RIGGING & CREW COORDINATION
Multi-person rope access teamwork
Implementing rigging systems and coordinating multiple technicians to work simultaneously on different sections of a structure.
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