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A major component of electric overhead cranes is its super structure. Basically, it comprises, runways beams, columns, rails and other parts. All these come together to form a runway for the cranes.

The back end job of designing the runway requires years of experiences.

Rotomatik (S) won another major project to prep runway and supporting columns & plates.

This is one of the number of projects won by the company as a testament of its timely delivery and quality of its worksmanship.

As shown, the materials are being packed and due for delivery to the site. Upon completion of the installation of the electric overhead crane runway, Rotomatik (S) will install a few units of overhead cranes in the next phase.

MRT depots constantly use cranes and hoists to ease the burden and increase productivity of lifting heavy loads.

MRT depots carry out a plethora of engineering & technical tasks. One of the most critical ones is the maintenance of axles which is to be done in a wheel press system.

In order to perform the maintenance work, train engineers need to heft and / or lower the axles with the help of a crane system.

Rotomatik has had the advantage of designing, installing and integrating such crane systems as part of the wheel press system in other depots. Based on its records, Rotomatik was able to rise to the challenge of engineering the system as specified by SBS Transit.

The wheel press machine is specially used for mounting and dismounting of the components of the axle such as wheel sets, brakes discs, bearings and gearboxes of rail rolling stocks.

Due to the construct of the MRT train axle, Rotomatik designed a single girder crane using not one but three chain hoists which operate either independently or in tandem.

The hoists lift and/or lower the axles to the various jigs to facilitate the inspection and maintenance of the axle elements.

The rail engineer can use either hoist “B” by itself i.e. 3.2 ton or hoist “A” & “C” together i.e. 1.6t + 1.6t. These are controlled by a smart pendant switch which controls both lifting, cross travelling and long travelling.

For safety reasons, an anti-collision system is installed to keep the hoists from colliding with each other to prevent accidents.

Jib cranes or slewing jib cranes are well-known in the material handling world that these are perfect for spot lifting.

This simply means that materials are very frequently lifted or lowered for maintenance purposes.

In the case of our customer SMRT, it has a fixed spot where items need to be worked on.

A slewing jib crane for maintenance whereby stringent requirements were specified. Consequently, after a number of discussions, a 2-tonne, 5.5 metre arm outreach with a working height of 3.5 metre was designed.

It is a testimony of the designing skills of Rotomatik.

Slewing Jib Crane in the Midst of Installation

Rotomatik celebrated its birthday on 12 October 2018 with all its employees at their premises. Mr Poo highlighted the key projects and the achievements for YTD 2018. He thanked the staff for their hard work and dedication to the company. He emphasised that people are vital to the company as each staff is a touch point for both internal and external customers.

The celebration included the presentation of 10-year award to two staff, Mr Henry Lim and Mr Raymind Lee as well. Mr Poo praised them for their positive contribution and encouraged them to pursue excellence for the company.

The celebration continued with the cake cutting ceremony by both Mr HC Tang and Mr KG Poo, followed by a sumptuous buffet lunch.

Congratulations, Rotomatik.

Mr KG Poo and Mr HC Tang cutting 21st birthday cake.

L-R: Mr KG Poo, Mr Henry Lim, Mr HC Tang, Ms Jeen Er

L-R: Mr KG Poo, Mr Raymond Lee, Mr HC Tang, Ms Jeen Er

Overhead cranes: another feather in the hat for Rotomatik Singapore.

TA Depot @ Tuas West Extension

Bidding for a government project by itself is a complex process fulfilling a host of requirements. Winning the project is an equally challenging.

The process can take a long time from conception to implementation.

A case in point is LTA prestigious project at MRT Depot at Tuas.

Rotomatik was awarded the contract to supply 4 units of 10 ton overhead double girder cranes, 9 units of overhead single girder cranes ranging from 300 kg to 3 ton, 1 unit of 2 ton of pillar slewing jib crane and 1 unit of 2 ton monorail hoist system.

In addition, Rotomatik was also awarded to supply and install all the runway beams to serve the above mentioned overhead cranes due to its capability to design and install supporting steel structures.

Although the contract was awarded to Rotomatik in 2012, installation works only commenced in 2015. The project was completed and handed over to the authority in the mid of 2016, within schedule.

LTA Depot @ Thomson Line

In the midst of execution the Tuas Depot project, Rotomatik was then awarded the MRT Depot for the Thomson Line.

This latest project comprised 9 units of 10 ton overhead double girder cranes with the spans of up to 28.7 m,
3 units of 2 ton single girder crane & a 2 ton pillar slewing jib cane.

The above work scope also included the supply and installation of runway beams.

The Company’s success in securing these tenders was a testimony of the authority’s confidence in Rotomatik’s quality products, strong engineering competency and good execution capability.

Each experience will only add to Rotomatik’s value proposition as a leading supplier of such cranes and hoists lifting equipment.

It has been a very busy year so far and we in the company, have been focused on delivering our commitments to our valued customers. Many of the projects are crane related to our key customers.

We did, however, take the opportunity to celebrate our company’s 19th Anniversary – Prawning!!!

We had a wonderful time catching prawns and just chilling out the entire afternoon then ending it off with a Bar-B-Q….of course with our huge crustacean harvest….Yum Yum…

Overhead cranes going underground? While most overhead cranes operate at ground level, Rotomatik was given the privilege to provide overhead cranes below ground level.

This is our narrative.

Jurong Town Corporation (JTC) announced the development of the underground rock cavern (URC).

According to the Singapore Straits Times (13 May 2008) the tender calling for the construction of the URC will cover such “space, technical and functional requirements, operation and maintenance requirements and identification of issues of concern”.

In Phase 1 of the URC which is located beneath Jurong Island, Singapore’s first underground cavern is built for the storage of crude oil and oil products like naphta, condensate and gas oil.

As with most gas installation equipment and machinery are necessary. There is also a need for lifting equipment. These are used for the removal of key components such as solenoid valves for maintenance and repair purposes.

Rotomatik has supplied 5 underground explosion-proof cranes working in the cavern. These are designed to work in an explosive environment.

Rotomatik has won the project due to its distinct value proposition of its track record of supplying customised lifitng solutions with short delivery time and its quality mangement system in every stage from design to full factory acceptance testing.

While these are critical, working with the main contractor Hyundai is the other element of the working equation. Hyundai provided Rotomatik its full support without which the installation could be hampered.

The tunnel is located about 100 metres below ground. Access to the storage area is via a lift and a 1 km tunnel. There a few work site areas.

Above ground, Rotomatik has supplied 4 cranes, of which 2 are explosion-proof cranes.

Lee KF who is the project manager said that the challenges working deep underground were high humidity, high temperature.

While the work site was relatively safe due to the strict conditions imposed the government, our staff was always fearful of the tunnel collapsing in addition to the claustrophobic feeling, despite the fact the tunnel leading to the work site is wide and high enough for a trailer of 9m length and 3m wide to drive through.

Candidly, Lee said that the installation of the cranes above ground was a piece of cake compared to the underground work.

Rotomatik is fortunate to have dedicated staff Lee KF, Uddin and Najmul working tirelessly underground to complete the installation, load testing and commissioning within schedule. When asked if he would go underground again, he said with a laugh “Why not?”

This prestigious project adds another feather to Rotomatik’s hat.

Keeping customers happy requires a lot of coordinated work. Rotomatik over the years has developed its 3 core principles of Quality System, Quality Products and Quality Staff. And the Management Team is taking it to the next ante by deepening bonds between its employees. What better way to do this than to make them play together in friendly games. Bowling is a natural choice since anyone can be a kegler. Who could resist an air-conditioned ambience anyway?

There were scores but no one bothered with them. Rebecca who led one of the six teams agreed that they had an enjoyable day as everyone went home with a big smile.

Will there be another similar event? A resounding yes from the staff. 12th June 2015 was a successful day indeed.