Plan your service call - Two simple options
28 August 2023
In this era of technology and automation, the needs of modern industries are no longer limited to simply lifting and moving parts. It is now possible to implement innovative solutions to meet complex and specific situations. For example, environmental challenges and the need to automate processes have led a company to turn to Premium’s expertise. Let us introduce to you the SÉMECS.
SÉMECS’ mission (Société d'Économie Mixte de l'Est de la Couronne Sud) is to process organic materials to recover renewable energy, reduce the quantities sent to landfill and reduce greenhouse gases. How would the Premium Industrial Group become a participant in this mission?
Ready for automated overhead crane with grapple
In its biomass transformation process, the company must move residential residual materials daily, but also those from a wide range of institutions, businesses and industries. This process was previously carried out by mechanical shovels. However, as part of a project to modernize and automate its processing centre, SÉMECS wanted to industrialize this process by installing a grapple crane, which would eventually be converted into an automated crane. Why was this mission so complex?
First of all, Premium will always turn to partners specialized in their sphere of activity to achieve optimal results. In this case, Premium has worked with Rotobec, a company that has developed solid expertise in the field of grapples adaptable to overhead cranes. As the lifting requirements were clarified with the customer, we were able, in collaboration with Rotobec, to developed an offer that could meet all of SEMECS’ needs.
SÉMECS wanted to move 40 tons of biomass per hour. This required a complex duty cycle calculation to determine the appropriate equipment to achieve this result. After a long analysis of the different scenarios, technical engineering was produced and led us to the right solution. But there’s more!.
The company’s objective was to achieve complete automation of the process, which will allow the movement of biomass completely autonomously, without an operator (automated crane). To be ready for this eventuality, the device had to be equipped in advance with many electrical components. For example, it was necessary to install positioning sensors on all movements (X-Y-Z axes) and a communication network between the machine and its components that can be connected at the right time to the control room of the processing centre.
Prevent the presence of ammonia
Another major challenge has been to protect electronic components from corrosive chemicals in the air. Due to the treatment of biomass, ambient air has a higher-than-normal ammonia content and causes premature corrosion of electronic components. The VFDs, for example, are vulnerable parts in this type of environment. To protect these elements, Premium has installed a clean pressure air network connected to all electrical cabinets. By directing this compressed air into panels containing sensitive parts, they are under constant positive pressure, so that contaminated outside air cannot enter and damage these components. However, this is no small feat as lifting equipment are a moving machine. A special festoon system was chosen to incorporate hoses where clean air will travel. At the same time, this design allowed us to install a wired communication network that will be used when the company moves from an overhead crane to an automated overhead crane.
For all these reasons, this large and complex project began in 2019 and was spread over 2 years! But the combined expertise of the Premium Industrial Group and its partners has produced an excellent result. With its mechanical characteristics, environmental aspect, and preparation for automation, this project has truly been an example of innovation. It is, therefore, appropriate to take this opportunity to thank Rotobec for its grapple solution, as well as Canstahl, a member of the Premium trilogy, for its electrical solutions. Thanks also to Team IMS for the hoist and box springs, as well as the companies Conductix Wampfler, Pepperl+Fuchs, Rockwell Automation, Gantrex, and Culumbus McKinnon. And above all, thank you to SÉMECS for trusting Premium for this exciting and challenging project for our team! We are proud to be able to offer our valued customers… A WORLD OF SOLUTIONS!
Groupe Picard- Jean-Denis Perron
“ Their ability to listen to our specific needs was a major strength. They have always responded quickly and efficiently, especially in emergency situations, which has greatly contributed to the continuity and success of our operations... I highly recommend Premium Industrial Group to any company looking for a reliable, structured and responsive partner. Their professionalism and commitment to quality and safety make them a model in the industry. „
Université Laval
Michel Lafrance
“ Since the beginning of our collaboration, Groupe Industriel Premium was able to help us target our needs while respecting our high safety criteria. At every step of the project, from the engineering to the completion of the project, we benefited from courteous, efficient and fast service. In addition, I would like to specify that this project was delivered within the deadline in collaboration with the various subcontractors present on the field. I have no doubt about the expertise of Groupe Industriel Premium. „
Modern Event Furniture – Jean-Francois Delisle
“ Nowadays, everyone claims to offer exceptional service, but very few know the real definition. Throughout the project of our new plant, the work done by Industrial Premium Group took place on time, at cost, and especially in a super-efficient way. This collaboration was a real pleasure from beginning to end, and they really can claim to offer exceptional service. Thank you all! „
Fabrinov – Rémi Poulin
“ I want to thank you all for the good work you’ve done at Fabrinov. I am extremely satisfied by both the quality of the product and the professionalism of your crew. Job was finalized quicker than expected and everything went smoothly. While no one was running on site, there was no waste of time! Your crew knew exactly what they were doing! „
Continental
Benjamin Cloutier
“ We are fully satisfied with the result. The whole project met our expectations in terms of budget, deadlines and quality. Even the tidiness of the old structure in the roof beams was done as requested. „
Les Entreprises Carco inc.
“ Groupe Industriel Premium is a team of professionals! We have done several overhead crane installation projects with them. A reliable, experienced and qualified team that listens to the needs of the client and respects deadlines and safety. „
Unisson Structures
Marc Sauriol-F
“ I wanted to personally thank you for all your hard work. Sometimes accolades are hard to come by, especially when there are a few surprises along the way, but I really mean it: Thank you! „
RMH Industries
Gaétan Dionne
“ Thank you to the Groupe Industriel Premium team for their great work on this project. They presented a personalized offer answering to the specific needs of our company. The project was delivered on time and respected the initial specifications. „
CR Nouvel-Air- Jonathan Milette
“ Very good specialized company. Extraordinary value for money. Company with very human service. „
TMS Solution
Marc-Antoine Coulombe
“ Thanks to the support of the Groupe Industriel Premium, we made the right decision according to our needs. We had the equipment delivered on time with a fast installation. Thank you for helping our company on its journey. „
Danaca Transport
“ Thank you to Groupe Industriel Premium team for their excellent service! „
Structures RBR
Alain Lebel
“ We have Premium who takes cares of our overhead cranes and we can rely on them. „
Stornoway
Yves Perron
“ To the Groupe Industriel Premium team, thank you for the excellent work. You have greatly participated in the success of the Renard project. „
AnodiQ inc.
Steve Fontaine
“ After 5 years of operation, we are proud to have kept their service, the quality of our Gorbel structure allows us to successfully complete our activities. „
Groupe Machinex
Jean-Michel Paré
“ We usually had a traditional crane come out to pick up the baler and set it on transport. Now, we are saving a lot of time because we just pick it up with those two overhead cranes, set it on transport, and it's off to our client's facility. „
Robover
Gordon McAllister
“ Professional and safe work, consistent habits of all staff. „
Comairco
-Marjorie Pleau
“ "Nous avons fait affaire avec l’équipe de Premium, car ils nous ont proposé une structure adaptée à nos besoins. Ils ont su respecter l’échéancier de production afin que notre équipe soit opérationnelle rapidement." „
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