Engineering Success

Customers around the world rely on the Timberland Group to deliver engineered projects that create opportunities and reduce risk while achieving operational goals.

 

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Construction

 

 
The Kiewit HLD in Texas relies on precise synchronization of multiple hoists to safely handle loads of up to 13,000 tons.

The Kiewit HLD in Texas relies on precise synchronization of multiple hoists to safely handle loads of up to 13,000 tons. <more>

The Hoover Dam Bypass urgently needed a fast-track replacement for its highline lift system after its original cranes were swept away by gusting winds.

The Hoover Dam Bypass urgently needed a fast-track replacement for its highline lift system after its original cranes were swept away by gusting winds. <more>

This bridge reconstruction project called for safely lifting and positioning massive 750-ton precast bridge segments delivered on barges.

This bridge reconstruction project called for safely lifting and positioning massive 750-ton precast bridge segments delivered on barges. <more>

Stringing a new power grid through an ecologically sensitive area required up-to-date application support as well as new equipment for the job.

P-52 is a semi-submersible platform installed 125 km off the coast of Brazil, now moored to the seabed at a record 1800 m depth. <more>

Electric power

 

 
Jiangsu Power Company was able to erect a 500 kV transmission line through rugged central China with 28 ton puller and 20 ton tensioner from Timberland Equipment.

Jiangsu Power Company was able to erect a 500 kV transmission line through rugged central China with 28 ton puller and 20 ton tensioner from Timberland Equipment. <more>

Stringing a new power grid through an ecologically sensitive area required up-to-date application support as well as new equipment for the job.

Stringing a new power grid through an ecologically sensitive area required up-to-date application support as well as new equipment for the job. <more>

Timberland delivered a full package of two-bundle tensioning equipment under tight time constraints to meet the contractor’s project schedule.

Timberland delivered a full package of two-bundle tensioning equipment under tight time constraints to meet the contractor’s project schedule. <more>

Timberland’s tensioning system helped Peru’s largest mining company meet its goals for higher reliability and productivity.

Timberland’s tensioning system helped Peru’s largest mining company meet its goals for higher reliability and productivity. <more>

Timberland’s tensioning system helped Peru’s largest mining company meet its goals for higher reliability and productivity.

The custom engineered puller-tensioner system from Timberland included a trailer-mount able to travel at highway speeds. <more>

This innovative electrically driven pulling system sets a new standard for low engine emissions, noise and soil contamination.

This innovative electrically driven pulling system sets a new standard for low engine emissions, noise and soil contamination. <more>

This versatile all-in-one solution minimizes the amount of equipment needed to upgrade electrical distribution lines in confined work areas.

This versatile all-in-one solution minimizes the amount of equipment needed to upgrade electrical distribution lines in confined work areas. <more>

Marine

 

 
Integrating a new double-drum towing winch and controls into this 2400 HP tugboat required a close fit with available deck space and hydraulics.

Integrating a new double-drum towing winch and controls into this 2400 HP tugboat required a close fit with available deck space and hydraulics. <more>

The Korean Polar Research Institute is undertaking explorations in the frigid Antarctic seas with our oceanographic deck equipment.

The Korean Polar Research Institute is undertaking explorations in the frigid Antarctic seas with our oceanographic deck equipment. <more>

Mining

 

 
This truck-mounted MRH emergency egress system allows dramatically faster response to maintenance problems deep in the Zhangji Mine in China.

This truck-mounted MRH emergency egress system allows dramatically faster response to maintenance problems deep in the Zhangji Mine in China. <more>

3D modeling facilitated this engineered upgrade to fit within existing mounting constraints at the Goldex mine.

3D modeling facilitated this engineered upgrade to fit within existing mounting constraints at the Goldex mine. <more>

3D modeling facilitated this engineered upgrade to fit within existing mounting constraints at the Goldex mine.

Construction of a new service shaft in the potash mine relies on four synchronized 50-ton winches from Timberland. <more>

Timberland engineering achieved the required geometry to improve the hoist’s capacity and speed within the existing mounting constraints.

Timberland engineering achieved the required geometry to improve the hoist’s capacity and speed within the existing mounting constraints. <more>

A full team effort by Marcotte helped Xstrata to field 20 new vehicles and meet its targets for bringing Nickel Rim on-stream.

A full team effort by Marcotte helped Xstrata to field 20 new vehicles and meet its targets for bringing Nickel Rim on-stream. <more>
Marcotte expedited delivery of equipment for new underground operations before  ice roads to the mine melted with the Spring thaw.

Marcotte expedited delivery of equipment for new underground operations before ice roads to the mine melted with the Spring thaw. <more>
Marcotte developed a new scaled-down line of small drift utility vehicles to support Canada’s largest gold mine.

Marcotte developed a new scaled-down line of small drift utility vehicles to support Canada’s largest gold mine. <more>
     

Offshore oil & gas

 

 
Saipem America relies on these Tether Management Systems (TMS) to meet its stringent quality standards in offshore lifting applications.

Saipem America relies on these Tether Management Systems (TMS) to meet its stringent quality standards in offshore lifting applications. <more>

Saipem America relies on these Launch And Recovery A- frame systems (LARS) to meet its stringent quality standards in offshore lifting applications.

Saipem America relies on these Launch And Recovery A- frame systems (LARS) to meet its stringent quality standards in offshore lifting applications. <more>

Effective project coordination resulted in a successful deep-water deployment in China’s Bohai Bay oil field.

Effective project coordination resulted in a successful deep-water deployment in China’s Bohai Bay oil field. <more>

Effective project coordination resulted in a successful deep-water deployment in China’s Bohai Bay oil field.

Sophisticated control systems provide this FPU with highly reliable automatic self-correcting operation. <more>

Malaysia’s first deep-water semi-submerisible project anticipates a successful mooring in 2011.

Malaysia’s first deep-water semi-submerisible project anticipates a successful mooring in 2011. <more>

This barge-mounted system featured horizontally opposed chain jacks rated at 1100 tons pull to set, test and certify 8 mooring anchors.

This barge-mounted system featured horizontally opposed chain jacks rated at 1100 tons pull to set, test and certify 8 mooring anchors. <more>