A Baltimore, Maryland based coal industry customer came to Clark Machine for the fabrication of a large chute assembly for transporting coal from railcars to ships. Clark Machine’s variety in services as well as the crucial ability to work on physically large parts proved to be assets in this project.

After receiving customer specifications including 2D CAD drawings, Clark Machine set to work on fabrication through a series of fabrication processes. Lathe and mill metalworking, CNC plasma cutting, drilling, grinding, and MIG/FCAW/SMAW welding were the primary construction procedures for this Hardox® wear plating assembly. Customer directed inspection as well as Clark’s own certified weld inspectors were employed throughout fabrication. A dedicated project manager was used to track all production and inspection timelines.

Although only one customer experience, Clark has rendered numerous others like it, and remains capable of following through with a stellar level of fabrication competency. Contact Clark Machine directly today to learn more.

Additional Focus on this Coal Chute Project

Product Description

Custom coal chute for transporting coal from railcars to ships

FabricationCapabilities Applied/Processes

Primary:
Fabrication

  • CNC Plasma Cutting
  • Press Brake Forming
  • Grinding
  • Lathe Metalworking
  • Line-boring
  • Drilling
  • Milling
  • Plate rolling
  • Welding Techniques – Manual, MIG, FCAW, SMAW
  • Visual Inspection – Fit and Dimensional
  • Extended Project Management

Secondary:

  • Assembly, Transportation
Equipment Used to Manufacture Part
  • CNC Plasma Cutting Table
  • Press Brake (1,000 ton x 16 foot)
  • Hand Grinders
  • Engine Lathe
  • Horizontal Boring Mill
  • Radial Drill
  • Plate Roll
  • Welders (MIG, FCAW, SMAW)
  • Certified Weld Inspectors
  • Project Manager
  • Tractor-Trailer
Overall Part Dimensions

Multiple Parts of varying sizes, up to 42 ft. long

Material Used

A36 Plate Steel, Hardox Wear Plate, Structural Steel, Stainless Steel, SBQ(Special Bar Quality), Various Precision Machined Parts (including gear, bearings and bushings, rollers), ZRC grease fittings

Material Finish

Painted

In process testing/inspection performed

Dimensional inspection stop points per customer requirements

Industry for Use

Heavy Industry – Coal

Delivery/Turnaround Time

Managed in accordance with customer requirements

Delivery Location

Baltimore, Maryland

Standards Met

Customer Specifications, 2D CAD Drawing

Product Name

Chute Assembly