In late 2019 and early 2020, Schad teamed up with a waste recycling/engineering company to build a high-tech waste-to-energy system designed to input hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials and turn them into useful by-products such as building materials and energy sources including gas and electricity.
Schad has a long relationship with the company, headquartered in Washington state, and due to the highly technical nature of their refractory installations, Schad has become a valuable partner when executing projects.
The project leveraged several of Schad’s assets including vendor relationships, skilled tradesmen, on-site/off-site capabilities, and logistics support in order to successfully complete the project.
The project included procurement of materials, installation of refractory inside of a new vessel and new ductwork off-site at Schad’s Detroit facility, as well as mobilizing a crew to complete a refractory installation within a vessel in Oregon.
The largest challenge of the project is the highly technical nature of the brickwork. The vessels contain several nozzles/penetrations, multiple courses of brick, and angles to accommodate the complex operation. “The brickwork is very challenging, but it is also rewarding,” said Schad Foreman, Brad Roberts. “We have built a few of these now so we have learned some tricks and can stay ahead of some of the challenges, but they don’t get much easier,” he continued.
Schad’s relationship with the customer, and the learning curve both companies have traveled over the years helps keep progress moving in the right direction. “The process is unique and the installation is highly technical, but the customer responds quickly to questions and is very collaborative in terms of making the project a success,” said Schad President, Ross Lee. “It is exciting to be a part of an innovative company’s success, and we look forward to seeing their technology continue to spread throughout the world as sustainability becomes more and more important,” he added.
To find out more about the process or how Schad may be valuable on your next refractory installation, reach out to us today!
Highlight of the Month
Furnace Tool Fabrication
One service that Schad offers that is often overlooked are it’s fabrication capabilities. One item that it fabricates often and for multiple customers are custom built furnace cleaning tools.
In conjunction with its customers, Schad designs and builds these tools in a variety of sizes and styles. From fork-truck mounted tools to hand cleaning tools and from mild steel to titanium, Schad has done it.
Schad even provides drafting services and can have a professional engineer evaluate the design if desired by the customer.
“This is an example of our culture to not say no to our customers,” said Schad President, Ross Lee. “If there is an aspect of their business where we can be of assistance, we are honored for the opportunity,” he continued.
Not sure who to call? Call Schad. Our solution oriented team and partners will prove to be a dependable tool!