General Construction Co.
Federal Way, WA 98003
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Paper Machine Drive Upgrade
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Everett, WA
- Approx Contract:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Completed - Nov 2005
- Structure Type:
- Industrial Maintenance
References
- Owner:
- Confidential Paper Company
Scope Of Work
Project started in January 2005
Project completed in November 2005
Project Type: Industrial
Owner: Confidential Paper Company
Location: Everett, WA
Contract Amount: $2.4 Million
Designer: Client's Engineering Department
When originally installed in 1980, this tissue machine was driven by DC motors to precisely control the speed of rolls and dryers. This project replaced all 42 motors, ranging from 5 Hp to 500 Hp, with AC motors fed by variable frequency drives. General's work included modifying motor bases, installing new motors, installing new solid state drives, and installing cabling and controls. Careful planning along with maximizing pre-shutdown preparation allowed this critical machine to get back online with minimum downtime.
