Finishing

A complete process

KARL HUGO has a production process that is fully integrated on a single site. The different machined and welded parts will be painted before they are assembled and delivered.

Painting

Every detail counts

Application of industrial-grade liquid paint using a multi-layer spray technique.

Standard paint

  • Polyurethane 2 K

Special paints by client request

  • Epoxy
  • De-contaminable (nuclear sector)

Colours

  • RAL colour palette

Painting cubicle

  • 15 m x 6 m x 4,5 m - ATEX certified as ’explosion-proof’

Assembly

A structured and thorough approach

Assembly is carried out in a fully dedicated 3,500 m2 hall. Special machines are commissioned and approved by the customer inside the workshops. KARL HUGO ensures the delivery and integration of its machines on site.

Hall dimensions:

  • 108 m x 20 m x 9,5 m (height under hook)
  • 72 m x 20 m x 9,5 m (height under hook)

Lifting capacity:

  • 16 to 25 tonnes

Installation pit:

  • 5 m x 5 m x 1,2 m (depth)

Connections:

  • Air, water, gas

Equipped for carrying out water-tightness tests

  • Water pressure tests
  • Vacuum tests

Tested in our works

Water tightness tests

Up to 0.50 bar (as per client specifications) - without helium, with primary pump

Up to 1.10-3 mbar with leak rate of 1.10-10 mbar l/s - with helium, with primary pump

Pressure resistance tests

Water - maximum pressure of 100 bar

Oil - maximum pressure of 350 bar

Delivery and on-site integration

A complete service

KARL HUGO ensures the packaging of parts and machines, and ensures the delivery and integration of its machines on site. After commissioning, KARL HUGO trains to operators to use and maintain the equipment.

Packaging and transport

On-site assembly

Commissioning

Training