An Inspection & Refurbish Resolved Several Safety Hazards & Made this 70+ Year Vent Like New Again.

Project Profile: Glass Plant

The Inspection Team Found• Sheeting; Warped,

Rusted• Frame: Bowed• Damper: Non-

functioning• Batch-Dust: Build-Up

of Particulate• Broken & missing

hardware.

Project Profile: Glass PlantSHEETING• Year of heat and “burn

outs” has led to warping.• Some areas have

corrosion.• Sheeting should be

replaced approx. every 20 years.

Damaged Sheeting Can Lead to Leaks and Water Entrainment.

SHEETINGOld fashioned sheeting replaced with modern, more durable sheeting.

Project Profile: Glass Plant

BEFORE AFTER

Project Profile: Glass PlantFRAME• Mostly in good condition.• Key parts needed replacement due to

bowing. These adjustments realigned the entire unit.

A Strong Frame Can Last Decades as long as the rest of the unit is maintained well.

Project Profile: Glass PlantDAMPER• Replaced operator,

previously stuck open• Divided unit into two

halves for lighter load / easier opening.

BEFORE AFTER

A Broken Damper will Lead to Heat Loss during the colder months

Project Profile: Glass PlantBATCH DUST• Removal of built-up

particulate batch dust. Vacuum procedure.

BEFORE AFTER

Excessive batch dust can become caustic, leading to problems.

Project Profile: Glass PlantOTHER REPAIRS• Misc. parts, panels, and

components were replaced, repaired, & cleaned as necessary.

BEFORE AFTER

Proper Maintenance will help a ventilator last for decades

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