Since 2002 ideas* have been the lead crane engineering services provider for Alcoa's Point Henry Site.
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Alcoa - Crane Services
Project Synopsis
Since 2002 ideas* have been the lead crane engineering services provider for Alcoa’s Point Henry Site. Our services include:
Crane modification and special purpose equipment design services
- fully insulated hoist drums for smelting cranes (picture below)
- custom chain hoists for carbon bake cranes
- cabin protection design
3rd party audit of crane management processes
ideas* are actively working with Alcoa to introduce processes and systems to minimise both their OH&S risks and maintenance costs.
Crane end of design life review
ideas* were responsible for performing end of design life reviews on Alcoa’s complete suite of original cranes. Performing a complete design review of the structural, mechanical and electrical design to AS1418 and AS2550.
Experience
Along with Alcoa, ideas* supply crane services and related equipment to a diverse range of industries such as: aluminium, steel, glass, pulp and paper, mining, grains, bulk materials handling and power generation.
We have been providing crane services since 1982, originally starting as AIM Engineering Pty Ltd (AIM). AIM was purchased by ideas* in 1997 bringing its skills and knowledge base into the ideas* fold.