Rochdale Substation Transformer
128Te transformer delivered and positioned at the National Grid substation in Rochdale.
The Collett Team has delivered a 128Te transformer from Esprit Warehousing & Docks, Salford to the National Grid substation in Rochdale.
Preparation for the delivery of the 7.6m (L) x 4.0m (W) x 3.9m (H) transformer began in March 2021 with the initial feasibility of the movement being immediately assessed.
Undertaking route surveys and swept path analysis reports, our Consulting Department stated various street furniture that would need removing / replacing. This included requesting a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) along Clay Lane which led up to the substation. In addition, road widening works at the site were completed using aluminium trackway panels to enable the trailer to make the sweep into the site.
Prior to delivery, our Projects and Engineering departments worked closely with Esprit Warehousing & Docks, carefully planning the cargo discharge including crane lift plans and an agreed programme of works for all discharge operations.
Navigating the busy streets of Greater Manchester provided a challenge but we were assisted by our specialist Scheuerle Power Boost System attached to a 16-axle modular trailer.
Pulled by a MAN 8x4 tractor unit, the Power Boost System prevented the need for a second ballast tractor unit and gave the ability to drop the prime mover off altogether and turn the trailer into a Self-Propelled Transporter (SPT). Furthermore, utilising the SPT significantly lowered the overall train weight of the load for site access limitations later on in the journey.
All movements were facilitated by Greater Manchester Police and Transport for Greater Manchester, ensuring prior warning and protection of all other road users, limiting the road-traffic congestion and ensuring extensive public safety.
Once the transformer was on site, our Heavy Lift Team were on hand to offload and position the transformer using our hydraulic jacking and skidding equipment.
