Turnkey Solution for Sika Christchurch

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

Job number #16014

Location: Christchurch, NZ

Time: October 2024 – March 2025

Taurus was engaged by Sika Christchurch to deliver a comprehensive turnkey solution, covering the design, fabrication, and installation of multiple components. At the core of this project was the mixing tank, designed and integrated with supporting structures and process systems to ensure optimal functionality.

Our scope of work included: 

  • Designing: To meet all legislative requirements for health and safety, safe operation, and design best practices/standards, including mechanical, structural, electrical, automation and process pipe flow systems. 
  • Fabricating and Installing: a mezzanine platform with handrails, product platforms with load cells, and a crane hoist and crane structure. 
  • Manufacturing and Integrating: the mixing tank with process pipework, pumps, and valves, including electrical systems and full automation—thanks to Millennium Electrical. 
  • Installing key operational elements, including a scrubber unit, pallet swing gate, and water tanks. 

The project is currently underway, with work progressing towards a fully integrated system that meets Sika Christchurch’s operational needs. 

 

 

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Pressure Vessel for the Chemical Industry

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Year: March 2023

Job number #101967

In early 2023, Taurus Engineering partnered with a company in Queensland, Australia, to deliver a pressure vessel for air purification in the chemical industry in Melbourne.

 

Build for demanding applications

The pressure vessel was built to the main specification of AS1210 Class 3 Pressure Vessel, with additional examination and pressure testing required to be done to Spec (4037-1999_R2016). All welding was done to ASME IX specs.

Constructed using grade 304 stainless steel with thicknesses between 5mm and 20mm, the vessel was made of plate, pipe, fasteners, rod, and machined flanges. These materials were chosen for their strength, malleability, and resistance to corrosive environments and applications.

 

Designed for corrosion challenges

The vessel was designed for a specific application in the chemical industry. However, due to its use, there were potential corrosive challenges that needed to be considered during the construction process.

Welding the pressure vessel presented multiple challenges, including Die Pen testing and 100% visual examination, as the vessel needed to meet the hazardous Class 3 specifications. Quality assurance checks needed to be thorough, and all material certificates were checked upon arrival. Multiple parties were involved in the welding process to ensure that no preparation was missed and that all quality assurance documents showed compliance with the AS1210 Class 3 specs.

The vessel had a capacity of 3.6 m3 and a maximum operating pressure of 0.58 bar. Its technical details made it unique and of particular interest to the chemical industry. The successful delivery of this pressure vessel demonstrated our expertise in meeting the specific needs of clients in the chemical industry and our commitment to meeting the highest quality standards.

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Food Pressure Vessel

Wednesday, April 12th, 2023

Location: Christchurch, NZ

 

Our team had the pleasure of providing a pressure vessel to a food industry client located in Christchurch. The project involved fabricating, welding, and pressure testing the vessel to ensure it met all industry standards and requirements.

At every step of the process, our team prioritized quality and safety to deliver a product that would meet the unique needs of our client. We worked closely with the client to understand their specific requirements and ensure that the finished product met their expectations.

The vessel is now in use, supporting our client’s operations and helping to ensure the safety and quality of their food products.

 

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