Preston Rentals Performs Custom Welded SuperDeck® Installation for Seaspan
Seaspan required a solution to a material handling issue at their Vancouver shipyards. The confined location of where the SuperDeck® was needed, in addition to overhead ductwork and the repair cost of a bolt down all ruled out traditional installation methods.
Recognising this job would need a fresh approach, Preston Rentals devised a unique solution: Custom brackets would sit over the top of the l-beams and be welded to the ship’s steel deck. This strategy would then enable a SuperDeck® 2.2 to be installed. With Seaspan needing a fast turnaround, we had our bracket design approved by a local engineer, fabricated, and installed all in under 2 weeks.
Our client was delighted with our customised solution – a first for Preston Rentals Canada. Seaspan now has a 2.2m, 3.2m, and 4.2m SuperDeck® on the same ship. Our 2.2m and 3.2m decks have been on site for nearly two years.
Our innovative welded installation for Seaspan demonstrates that you can count on Preston Rentals to have a material handling solution for even the most unique scenarios.