Gas Tank, Chile

GEDA industrial hoists installed in LNG in Chile - and survived an earthquake undamaged

Globalisation now affects all areas of life and work; global collaboration is the standard today. But why and how did industrial hoists from a medium-sized Bavarian company end up at a Chilean gas tank?

International project work in the energy and raw materials industry makes this possible. The established Chilean company consortium GNL Quintero commissioned market leader CB&I (head office in Chicago, USA) with planning and implementing the construction of two LNG tanks for the LNG Import Terminal in Quintero Bay, Chile. A 500 kg industrial hoist was included in the plans as a means to complete servicing and maintenance work quickly and securely. CB&I was professionally supported in the offer phase already by Bavarian-based manufacturer GEDA-Dechentreiter GmbH & Co.KG. The customer was presented with all the relevant documentation in advance in order to gain a detailed impression of the GEDA system. They were then able to plan the necessary project steps right at the start in order to avoid any glitches.

CB&I has high demands of its suppliers. On the one hand the product is top priority and must meet the project requirements, such as working in tricky environments like a gas tank, and on the other hand the company has certain requirements to meet as well. To qualify as a supplier you need more than a good price/performance ratio.

Comprehensive support

GEDA offers comprehensive project support: from the initial enquiry up to the servicing and maintenance contract - everything comes from one source. Working in a team that carries technical, economical and deadline responsibility means you can complete even complex projects; GEDA and its products are supported by a professional team. GEDA was already certified according to DIN ISO 9001 in 1999 and is subject to continuous monitoring and developments.

In response to customer wishes, and while taking into consideration national and international regulations, two industrial hoists, type GEDA SH500, were supplied to the LNG Import Terminal in Chile. Due to its proximity to the coastline a special coating was used and both hoists meet regulations for working in explosion proof areas Zone 1, IIB T3. The lifting height is 50 m and hoisting speed is 24 m/min. The space-saving, mast-guided SH500 is quick and easy to assemble. No engine room is required as the powerful drive motors are located on the roof of the car. The emergency release which is integrated inside the car ensures safe return to the ground station in the event of a loss of power.

GEDA products are developed and produced in Germany. Customers are always invited to experience personally the progress and quality of their purchased product Made in Germany. Right from the beginning everything is documented and service at GEDA does not stop with delivery. In addition to special service training sessions that are tailored specifically to your product, GEDA also offers replacement parts and wear parts packages. GEDA provides support during installation and additional acceptance tests on-site. The company will advise you and offer you quick replacement parts service, repair service and maintenance agreements directly or through global service partners. In Chile, the American subsidiary company GEDA USA located in Houston took over installation and instruction.

The first acid test and proof of quality was exemplified by the GEDA products surviving Chile's so far worst earthquake unscathed at the beginning of 2010.

Comprehensive responsibility

High-quality is a precondition of products Made in Germany. Certification according to ISO 9001:2008 is standard these days. On-time delivery, long service life and customer-oriented service are in general expected from manufacturers in Germany. So what distinguishes companies from each other?

GEDA takes its responsibility to employees, customers and suppliers seriously. The "people factor" takes priority and is reflected in the company's guiding principles. Occupational safety and health are maintained and promoted by legally prescribed measures. In addition to this, a respect for the environment runs through all levels of work. GEDA's quality, health, safety and environmental directives are aimed at protecting the environment, safeguarding employees and the public from hazards and making sure that resources are used economically. All processes relating to development, manufacture and sale of our products are subjected to continuous examination and optimisation.