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TERRA ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPLETES UNIVERSITY of WISCONSIN PROJECT
"We've doubled our production with the Pipe Lift." Sowers Construction, Mt. Airy, NC
"We use it to put in storm drainage. It's much easier than using slings and cables to do the work. It has greatly increased production."
Herman Price, Trader Construction,
Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville, NC
"We were very pleased with our purchase of the Kenco Pipe Lift. We use it just about every day to lay storm sewer. It's easy, quick and very safe. The old method has been retired forever. There is no comparison to the Pipe Lift. Time is money and using the Pipe Lift has saved both."
Kelly Shively, Shively Enterprises Inc., Midlothian, VA
The various utilities that run through the University of Wisconsin Campus and the UW Hospital were in major need of repair. Terra Engineering & Construction was contracted by the State of Wisconsin in April of 2007 to replace much of the existing chilled water lines, steam tunnels, sanitary sewers, and water mains on the west end of campus. The utilities were located directly across from the UW Hospital, so space was at a premium.
Terra needed a safe, cost effective way to get the pipe in the ground as quickly as possible and without much room to work. After researching alternatives to using a traditional sling, Terra decided on the PL 8500 Semi Automatic Pipe Lift from Kenco. The narrow profile of Kenco’s Pipe Lift allowed Terra to set the 48" and 54" pipe in the trench easily despite the narrow trench. Terra’s machine operator was able to grasp and release the pipe from inside the backhoe, which eliminated the need for a laborer on the ground to assist in the rigging. That alone significantly increased production and made for a much safer workplace. Adding to the savings was the fact that the Pipe Lift was able to accommodate a range of pipe sizes, so the PL 8500 was all that was needed.
Info supplied by Mark Rippe, Terra Engineering & Construction Corp. Madison, WI
TENNESSEE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER, INC.
decided to try out a PL1500 Kenco Pipe Lift on this installation project at the Hardin Valley High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. No need for slings or cables increased productivity and made the project flow smoothly and quickly.
Photos on left and right are from the HVHS project.
TEICHERT CONSTRUCTION employs about 4000 employees, and is a leading general contractor in California. The Stockton District recently completed a piping project in the Chesapeake subdivision of Ripon, CA. "We replaced a canal with 78" RCP," explained Steve Pester, underground superintendent. To replace the pipe, the crew used a Komatsu excavator with a Kenco Pipe Lift. "We started with the smaller Kenco Pipe Lifts and liked them," said Pester, "so we ordered the larger one for this job. We also ordered another one to handle 96" pipe for an upcoming job." Before investing in the Pipe Lifts, Teichert Construction used two 2-inch diameter chokers that were 35 feet long. The required labor was much more intense, and the process of laying the pipe took much longer.
"With the Kenco Pipe Lift, you simply pick up the pipe and place it into position." said Pester. "The equipment pushes the pipe together, and the O-ring at the joint compresses to seal the joint."
excerpt of article taken from Construction Guide cover story by Julie Tunheim, editor, April 2006
TEICHERT CONSTRUCTION SWITCHES FROM CHOKERS TO PIPE LIFT
NO MORE SLINGS OR CABLES FOR TENNESSEE COMPANY
Pipe Lift clamps on and makes moving pipe easy.
It helps the project flow smoothly and quickly.
"We use it to put in storm drainage. It's much easier than using slings and cables to do the work. It has greatly increased production."
Herman Price, Trader Construction, Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville, NC
"We use it daily to lay storm sewer RCP pipe. We've found it faster and have saved money on the elimination of one labor position...plus, we no longer have to replace straps."
Paul Clark, Three Sons, LLC, Hanna, WY
"The Pipe Lift allows the operator to set the pipe home in one motion. It's quick and efficient."
Jamie Herwig, W&D Navis, Inc., Waupun, WI
"We use the Pipe Lift daily for water and storm drain projects. It reduces the need to have personnel handle cables, thereby increasing job safety. The loader is freed up for other jobs, and pipe movement and placement is much faster. It saves us at least half a man-day on our pipe crew."
Tim Goodson, Tennoca Construction, Inc., Candler, NC
"We use the Pipe Lift for every underground job we do. It has increased productivity and safety. We have tried other brands of pipe lift in the past, but yours does not damage the pipe. It gives a much more secure lift. It is an excellent product. We also use the Kenco Barrier Lifts."
Waldy Poliem, Westwind Contracting, Inc., Pembroke Park, FL
"It lifts pipe flat, which makes it easy to handle while it's being moved." Maurice Piersol, Piersol Construction, Inc., Rosalia, WA
"Our previous way of moving pipe was more time-consuming and used more people. The Pipe Lift is much safer and easier to use. It hooks up easily and has increased production."
Paul Stasch, Eutan Construction Company, Inc., Aberdeen, MS
"Compared to how we used to move pipe with straps and cable, the Pipe Lift is much safer, saves alot of time, and increases productivity." Troy Immel, Robert J. Immel Excavating, Greenville, WI
"I wish we'd have bought one years ago...much safer, saves alot of time..." Rappahonnock Construction, Fredericksburg, VA
"We use the Pipe Lift on site development jobs. We have found it easy to lift and place pipe, which increases production and reduces manpower... reduces the need for a ground man ..." James Hummel, Modern Continental, Brooklyn, NY
"We use the Pipe Lift on highway construction jobs. The Pipe Lift reduces the need for a ground man to hookup the pipe to the machine, thereby reducing labor costs. The Pipe Lift has increased production and reduced costs." Robert Kent, J.L. Kent & Sons Inc., Spotsylvania, VA
"We were very pleased with our purchase of the Kenco Pipe Lift. We use it just about every day to lay storm sewer. It’s easy, quick and very safe. The old method has been retired forever. There is no comparison to the Pipe Lift. Time is money and using the Pipe Lift has saved both." Kelly Shively, Shively Enterprises Inc., Midlothian, VA
"We use the Pipe Lift for road construction drainage. It is faster and takes less labor time than our previous method of moving and laying pipe."
Tim Caponigro, Woodlard Development Corporation, Attleboro, MA
"I'll never install pipe without one again." Trumball Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA
Teichert Construction, Stockton District, CA
Terra Engineering & Construction Corp
"...easier than slings..."
"...eliminate need for assistance..."
"...won't damage pipe..."
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The Pipe Lift has made it possible to increase job production by 8% and reduce our crew size by one man.
