Truck Dump Project
Swanton Welding fabricated two truck dump platforms. These are used in various industries where semi or other large trucks are driven onto a platform for unloading. After securing the truck, the platform is raised high into the air, and the load on the truck is transferred via gravity into a bin or hopper.
Our client builds a lot of these, so this was not necessarily new to them.
Swanton was a top choice to complete the work due to our proximity to their job site which is in Michigan. When completed, these truck dumps are very large. Swanton Welding was at a significant advantage over other competitors who were further away, which would cost more for delivery.
Start Date
February 17, 2017Completion Date
June 15, 2017Location
MichiganMaterials
Structural Steel and Deck PlateFabrication Methods
The project had a lot of:
Machining
Laser cutting
Press Braking
Beam Line work
Extensive Welding
Finishing Details
The units were sandblasted and painted with a High Solids paint system. All unwelded joints were caulked to keep water from getting in.
Size
Each platform is: 92’-0"L X 16’-0"W X 7’-0"HWeight
54,000 LBSSpecial Notes
Due to the large nature of the finished project, for delivery, we needed a special trailer, permits, and escorts.