Installing a HIP system:
hundreds of tonnes, thousands of parts, one working installation
For a company in the Waasland region, Transpico managed the complete handling and build-up of a HIP system delivered from Sweden.
This was no standard delivery. The system arrived in dozens of trucks and consisted of thousands of parts, adding up to several hundred tonnes of equipment. Together with the supplier, Transpico handled the complete build-up on Belgian soil.
The challenge was not one part. It was the whole system. Sequence, timing and execution had to align perfectly to turn thousands of separate components into one working HIP system.
The assembly started with the controlled lifting of the heaviest components. Two rings, each weighing 75,000 kg and essential for sealing the pressure vessel, formed the critical pieces of the project.
These components were lifted using tailored hoisting configurations and positioned above the installation zone. Given their weight and function, maximum control was required during every movement.
The installation was built up in phases, aligned with delivery, assembly sequence, and available space. With dozens of transports and thousands of components, the correct order was crucial.
The entire execution was carried out in close cooperation with the supplier, with continuous coordination between planning and the reality on-site.
The final placement revolved around precision and finishing. The heavy press components were exactly positioned, assembled, and aligned according to the technical requirements.
Additionally, Transpico provided hundreds of hours of support during the further assembly of the installation. From positioning Argon cylinders and coolers to fabricating a new steel cover that turned out not to fit upon delivery.
The result: no more loose components, but a fully assembled and functional HIP installation.