Our team worked with a hydro maintenance contractor specializing in dam construction, repair, and modifications to manufacture multiple complex parts for a lock and dam system, specifically the gudgeon anchor linkage assemblies that connect the gates to the supporting structure. The project involved high-precision machining and manufacturing of critical parts including the upper and lower link plates, eye bolts, sleeve nuts, anchor pins, and more. Our engineering team managed the project from start to finish and ensured all technical specifications were met and all components were successfully installed in the field. Read more on the project details below.
Project:
- Part: Gudgeon anchor linkage assembly for lock and dam gates
- Details: Manufacture multiple components
- Customer: Hydro maintenance contractor
Challenges:
- Demanding high-precision machining and OEM technical specifications
- Multiple hydro components requiring material and quality compliance
- Required meticulous coordination and project management to meet install schedule
Engineered Solutions:
- Manufacture upper and lower link plates
- Manufacture pins complete per customer-provided drawings
- Manufacture link plate pins per print
- Manufacture link plate washers per print
- Manufacture bearing spacer plate per print
- Manufacture seal plates per print
- Manufacture keeper plates per print
- Manufacture gudgeon pin complete per print
- Manufacture top and bottom gudgeon hood per print
- Manufacture gudgeon pin keeper plates per print
- Manufacture sleeve nuts, eyebolts, anchor pins, and jam nuts complete per prints
- Manufacture adjustable supports and custom spanner wrench per print
- Assemble and fit test linkage assembly complete
- Ship prep and transportation services
Results:
- All technical specifications were achieved.
- Manufactured components were completed to meet the installation schedule and were successfully installed in the field.
