Fascinating Construction Reports: Divers, Escape Tunnel, and a Multi-Tonne Installation
Interview
PART 1:
The Divers
PART 2:
Assembly
The Slitting Line
Precision-Cut Slit Coils - Professional and Efficient
Video Report - Part 1: The Diver
Slitting aluminium and steel coil is one of our core competencies. However, our 33-year-old system in Menziken (AG) no longer meets today’s standards; outdated technology, safety concerns and long changeover times have become critical limitations. Additionally, sourcing spare parts has become increasingly difficult. Due to spatial constraints in Menziken, we are investing in a new high-performance slitting line at our Sennwald site.
Video Report - Part 2: Assembly
Once again, it was the unseen portion of the substructure that caused concern. A geological assessment revealed a subsoil prone to settlement. To ensure the ground could support the weight of the multi-tonne system, 60 micropiles were driven up to 12 metres deep into the ground to reach stable layers. These piles were then filled with concrete and anchored to the new 630 m² floor slab, which now supports the longitudinal slitting line, and other equipment.