EQUIPMENT SETTINGS & PRECISION ALIGNMENT OF INDUSTRIAL MACHINES

At STEVENS, our clients rely on our expert millwright services to keep their heavy equipment operating optimally. Thanks to our technology, like the total robotic station and laser alignment system, our millwrights can set precision tolerances within a thousandth of an inch.

By using our precision setting and leveling, the mechanical equipment can perform optimally and experience less wear and tear on its bearings, shaft, motors, and seals. This prolongs the equipment's lifespan and reduces downtime. 

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When you choose STEVENS, you're choosing a company that is dedicated to the precision and quality of each job. Whether you are setting up a new piece of equipment, need defective components replaced, want to relocate a piece of equipment, or need a foundation built for your equipment, STEVENS is your go-to millwright service choice. We have the training and knowledge to make sure our millwright jobs are done to the highest quality. Our results are repeatable and precise.

What Is A Millwright?

A millwright is a skilled tradesman specializing in installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and equipment used in industrial and manufacturing settings. Millwrights are responsible for assembling, disassembling, and moving heavy machinery and equipment and installing and aligning components such as gears, valves, bearings, and drives. They also perform routine maintenance and repairs on machinery.

STEVENS Millwrights work on various types of machinery, including:

  • accumulators
  • furnaces
  • compressors
  • galvanizing furnaces
  • conveyors
  • pickle lines
  • and many other production and processing equipment.

Our millwrights typically work in factories, manufacturing plants, steel mills, power plants, and pipe mills. They may also be called upon to install and repair machinery at construction job sites or other locations.

 

 

SEE WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT OUR MILLWRIGHTS SERVICES

I would like to make mention of the professional, diligent approach to the #2 Caster Process Equipment installation by the Stevens Team.

Your dedicated efforts to maintain and achieve the required installation tolerances were appreciated by our site project team.

We look forward to working together again in the future.

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P. Moore SMS Group

What Does A Millwright Do?

 

millwright-contractor-using-laser-alignment-tools-to-set-equipmentA millwright is an expert craftsman who installs, dismantles, maintains, repairs, and moves machinery, usually in an industrial setting.  

The millwright is responsible for reading complicated schematics, blueprints, drawings, or service manuals to determine proper work procedures for the installation process.

They may also help create preventative maintenance plans for the equipment. They utilize heavy rigging for moving the machinery into place and helping to make sure that it is aligned with the proper specifications.

Before the installation process, the millwright is responsible for setting the benchmarks for specific tolerances to make sure the machine operates optimally.

Throughout the installation process, they adhere to the benchmarks to level and align the equipment and the gearboxes, electric motors, and couplings to ensure the machinery is operating within specified tolerances.

Working within these tolerances improves the final product as it comes off the machine. If the tolerances are maintained to the thousandth of an inch as STEVENS manages, the dimensional tolerances on the final product will be on spec every time.  

 


When Do You Need A Millwright? 

It is a common misconception to think that you only need millwright services when you put in a new piece of equipment or need to relocate an existing piece of equipment. A millwright's capabilities can be used for the following situations:

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  • Setting up a maintenance plan 
  • Carrying out the maintenance plan.
  • Mechanical repair
  • Precision leveling and alignment
  • Align and test equipment and make any adjustments necessary
  • Emergency shutdown events
  • Emergency repair
  • Parts replacement
  • Relocation of the equipment
  • Addition to equipment
  • Build the foundation for the equipment 

To learn more about millwrights, check out our article What Is A Millwright?

 

How Are STEVENS Millwrights Different?

We know that your company's success depends upon your machines running efficiently. As machines continue to become more complex, you need a millwright who has experience installing equipment, with strong analytical skills and troubleshooting experience that can meet your expectations. 

At STEVENS, we work hard to provide the fastest start to finish installation for your equipment.

Our experience and expertise sets us apart from other contractors. We provide our customers with equipment aligned to meet the production demands of some of the most sophisticated industrial machinery.

We've worked with a wide range of equipment suppliers, including:

  • Danieli
  • Fives
  • SMS group
  • Kusakabe
  • Primetals
  • Tenova

We are also experienced at relocating process equipment and helping our customers integrate new equipment into their current production lines or remove and transport entire process lines from one facility to another.

We take pride in responding to a client's needs and performing work in a safe and timely manner to minimize process line shutdown time and maximize maintenance productivity.

We are dedicated to our clients and can help them through the entire process. From designing to the sitework and excavation, foundation work, to the completion of the equipment installation, and beyond, we are always there for our clients.

We are here to help ensure your facility and equipment continue operating efficiently.

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Location: Calvert, Alabama

At TKS in Calvert, Alabama, STEVENS was responsible for setting and anchoring all of the equipment on their Tandem Cold Mill, with a pickle line and two hot dip galvanizing lines. This expended 1.2 million man-hours between 2009-2011.

STEVENS coordinated through extreme congestion on the project, providing heavy rigging of mill stands and achieving precise alignment of critical production lines.

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Location: Lorain, Ohio

STEVENS began this project in September 2013 and completed in May 2017. Existing foundation modifications and new foundation installations were made throughout this project. Equipment Setting for this project included rigging, level, and alignment of new and refurbished equipment, including, but not limited to, charging machines at a rotary furnace throughout the new stretch-reducing mill and onto cooling beds. Also included were new roll lathes, jib cranes, and electrical control room settings. Structural pieces included miscellaneous platforms and walkways, as well as new water, grease, air, and hydraulics for piping.

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Location: Granite City, Illinois

Some jobs are more intense and demanding than others. Performing a slab caster installation for US Steel at their Granite City Works was one such project.

Tying together various components of a process is critical to the success of a project. On this job, STEVENS was contracted to set and align the following equipment per area:

  • Tundish Bay
  • Tundish Dump Machine
  • Tundish Dryer
  • EOT Crane
  • Segment Manipulator Rack
  • Caster Proper
  • Bow Frames
  • Oscillator
  • Segment Guide Rails
  • Mold and Caster Segments
  • All Drives, Gearboxes and Shafts
  • Cast Floor
  • Tundish Car Rails
  • Assemble, Transport, and Install 2 Tundish Cars
  • Runout
    Runout Tables
  • Dummy Bar Equipment
  • Torch Cut Machine
  • Deburring Equipment
  • Storage Racks
  • Spray Chamber Exhaust Fans

Equipment Setting Process

The procedure for the above work started with establishing control throughout the project, i.e., elevation benchmarks and line that is tied to existing equipment. This work was performed by STEVENS’ own surveyors.

The foundations were then cleaned and prepped, and base shim packs were installed. The equipment was then transported from storage and rough set in place. STEVENS construction millwrights performed the final level and alignment of the equipment. On this job, the OEM performed a 3rd party check, and the client and OEM signed off on the alignment before STEVENS grouted the equipment in place.

All of this work was performed under a very stringent schedule. Work was coordinated with scopes being performed by piping and electrical contractors.

With over 80 craftsmen working two ten-hour shifts, seven days a week, in the second phase of the project, STEVENS finished ahead of schedule. Once the power was connected, all the equipment came online seamlessly.

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Location: Calvert, Alabama

At TKS in Calvert, Alabama, STEVENS was responsible for setting and anchoring all of the equipment on their Tandem Cold Mill, with a pickle line and two hot dip galvanizing lines. This expended 1.2 million man-hours between 2009-2011.

STEVENS coordinated through extreme congestion on the project, providing heavy rigging of mill stands and achieving precise alignment of critical production lines.

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Location: Lorain, Ohio

STEVENS began this project in September 2013 and completed in May 2017. Existing foundation modifications and new foundation installations were made throughout this project. Equipment Setting for this project included rigging, level, and alignment of new and refurbished equipment, including, but not limited to, charging machines at a rotary furnace throughout the new stretch-reducing mill and onto cooling beds. Also included were new roll lathes, jib cranes, and electrical control room settings. Structural pieces included miscellaneous platforms and walkways, as well as new water, grease, air, and hydraulics for piping.

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Location: Granite City, Illinois

Some jobs are more intense and demanding than others. Performing a slab caster installation for US Steel at their Granite City Works was one such project.

Tying together various components of a process is critical to the success of a project. On this job, STEVENS was contracted to set and align the following equipment per area:

  • Tundish Bay
  • Tundish Dump Machine
  • Tundish Dryer
  • EOT Crane
  • Segment Manipulator Rack
  • Caster Proper
  • Bow Frames
  • Oscillator
  • Segment Guide Rails
  • Mold and Caster Segments
  • All Drives, Gearboxes and Shafts
  • Cast Floor
  • Tundish Car Rails
  • Assemble, Transport, and Install 2 Tundish Cars
  • Runout
    Runout Tables
  • Dummy Bar Equipment
  • Torch Cut Machine
  • Deburring Equipment
  • Storage Racks
  • Spray Chamber Exhaust Fans

Equipment Setting Process

The procedure for the above work started with establishing control throughout the project, i.e., elevation benchmarks and line that is tied to existing equipment. This work was performed by STEVENS’ own surveyors.

The foundations were then cleaned and prepped, and base shim packs were installed. The equipment was then transported from storage and rough set in place. STEVENS construction millwrights performed the final level and alignment of the equipment. On this job, the OEM performed a 3rd party check, and the client and OEM signed off on the alignment before STEVENS grouted the equipment in place.

All of this work was performed under a very stringent schedule. Work was coordinated with scopes being performed by piping and electrical contractors.

With over 80 craftsmen working two ten-hour shifts, seven days a week, in the second phase of the project, STEVENS finished ahead of schedule. Once the power was connected, all the equipment came online seamlessly.

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TKS

Location: Calvert, Alabama

At TKS in Calvert, Alabama, STEVENS was responsible for setting and anchoring all of the equipment on their Tandem Cold Mill, with a pickle line and two hot dip galvanizing lines. This expended 1.2 million man-hours between 2009-2011.

STEVENS coordinated through extreme congestion on the project, providing heavy rigging of mill stands and achieving precise alignment of critical production lines.

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Location: Lorain, Ohio

STEVENS began this project in September 2013 and completed in May 2017. Existing foundation modifications and new foundation installations were made throughout this project. Equipment Setting for this project included rigging, level, and alignment of new and refurbished equipment, including, but not limited to, charging machines at a rotary furnace throughout the new stretch-reducing mill and onto cooling beds. Also included were new roll lathes, jib cranes, and electrical control room settings. Structural pieces included miscellaneous platforms and walkways, as well as new water, grease, air, and hydraulics for piping.

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Location: Granite City, Illinois

Some jobs are more intense and demanding than others. Performing a slab caster installation for US Steel at their Granite City Works was one such project.

Tying together various components of a process is critical to the success of a project. On this job, STEVENS was contracted to set and align the following equipment per area:

  • Tundish Bay
  • Tundish Dump Machine
  • Tundish Dryer
  • EOT Crane
  • Segment Manipulator Rack
  • Caster Proper
  • Bow Frames
  • Oscillator
  • Segment Guide Rails
  • Mold and Caster Segments
  • All Drives, Gearboxes and Shafts
  • Cast Floor
  • Tundish Car Rails
  • Assemble, Transport, and Install 2 Tundish Cars
  • Runout
    Runout Tables
  • Dummy Bar Equipment
  • Torch Cut Machine
  • Deburring Equipment
  • Storage Racks
  • Spray Chamber Exhaust Fans

Equipment Setting Process

The procedure for the above work started with establishing control throughout the project, i.e., elevation benchmarks and line that is tied to existing equipment. This work was performed by STEVENS’ own surveyors.

The foundations were then cleaned and prepped, and base shim packs were installed. The equipment was then transported from storage and rough set in place. STEVENS construction millwrights performed the final level and alignment of the equipment. On this job, the OEM performed a 3rd party check, and the client and OEM signed off on the alignment before STEVENS grouted the equipment in place.

All of this work was performed under a very stringent schedule. Work was coordinated with scopes being performed by piping and electrical contractors.

With over 80 craftsmen working two ten-hour shifts, seven days a week, in the second phase of the project, STEVENS finished ahead of schedule. Once the power was connected, all the equipment came online seamlessly.

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Education and training requirements for modern millwrights vary according to the specific work and employer. Others may have attended a program of technical or vocational training. Many apprentices receive on-the-job training and may finish an apprenticeship program to gain knowledge and practical experience.
 
In addition, a number of professional organizations and trade unions offer millwright training programs or certification programs. There may be a combination of classroom education, practical training, and apprenticeship opportunities in these programs.
 
Overall, millwright education and training requirements will vary by employer, specific work activities, and responsibilities. Welders in the field of millwrights will have different needs than maintenance mechanics or specialists.
  • Millwrights are trained tradespeople who install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment used in the industrial sector.

  • Typically, millwrights operate in manufacturing, energy production, and other industrial factories.

  • To fulfill their duties, millwrights use a wide range of tools depending on the job, including welding and cutting equipment.

  • In order to effectively install and maintain machinery, millwrights must be able to read and have an understanding of designs and schematics.

  • To do repairs, millwrights must be adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with machinery.

  • Millwrights must be proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precise measurement instruments.
    Millwrights must be capable of lifting and moving big materials safely.

  • Millwrights must have the ability to work in limited spaces and at great heights.

  • Millwrights are required to adhere to safety rules and procedures.

 

In addition, these skilled tradespeople need a combination of skills, such as; carpenter, welder, fabricator, pipefitter, mechanic, and electrician. They must be able to navigate software programs as the equipment becomes more advanced. They have to know different aspects of machinery and work with an array of precision tools to make sure your equipment is running optimally. 


What Kind of Equipment Does A Millwright Use?

A modern millwrights' tools are integral to their trade. Below is a list of the standard tools a millwright may use, but it is not an exhaustive list as the tools will vary depending upon the specific job and type of equipment. 

  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Levels
  • Laser alignment tools
  • Master Levels
  • Theodollight
  • Various hand tools
  • Power tools
  • Welding torches

Our industrial millwrights use specialized tools and have the technical skills to make sure your heavy machinery is functioning effectively and efficiently. Additionally, our professional millwrights can help with equipment operations in case of a downtime event. We have the experience of working on advanced machinery and can set up preventative maintenance plans to help keep complex machinery working for as long as possible. 

When you're looking for advanced millwright services for your equipment, contact STEVENS. Our Millwright Services Professionals can help you with equipment installation procedures, machinery relocation, and downtime events.

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