Brokk Tackles Water Tower Demolition<\/p>\n
Tim Ramon excels in the demolition industry. After all, it\u2019s what he has known his entire life. Now a third-generation business, J.R. Ramon & Sons opened in San Antonio in 1945. To be successful through the roller coaster of economic conditions throughout the last 67 years, the company found focus to be key. Since its inception, Ramon and Sons has focused solely on the demolition industry \u2013 a fact that has given them a competitive edge.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe key to being successful in this industry is ideas. You have to bring fresh and new ideas to the table to help solve problems,\u201d said Ramon. \u201cOur years of experience provide a solid foundation of knowledge and practical application, allowing us to accurately determine what works best or what method will be most efficient in both typical and unique projects.\u201d<\/p>\n
In fact, it was that commitment to innovation \u2013 as well as a unique request \u2013 that led Ramon\u2019s team to purchase a Brokk. In 2011, J.R. Ramon & Sons won the bid for the deconstruction of a 70-year old water tower for the San Antonio Water System. The water tower was being decommissioned after standing idle for the last few years. J.R. Ramon & Sons took on the job \u2013 and restrictions \u2013 of removing the tower.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause of the tower\u2019s surroundings and location on an old Air Force Base, there were a lot of restrictions on how it could be torn down,\u201d Ramon explained. \u201cThe water tower was 165 feet tall, and we only had a 60-foot radius where debris or dust could fall. These specifications made using a Brokk our best and most efficient option.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ramon purchased a Brokk 180 for the project, equipped with a Darda CC420 crusher. The team carefully suspended the Brokk from a crane, strategically positioning it to methodically remove controllable pieces of the tower. Another crane safely held the operator, suspended near enough to effectively \u2013 and wirelessly \u2013 operate the Brokk. The entire project took three months and material was kept within a 60-foot radius from the tank.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Brokk worked great,\u201d Ramon said. \u201cThis tower was heavily reinforced with very little deterioration, but the Brokk chewed through it without any problems.\u201d<\/p>\n
The project began in June 2011 and was completed in September 2011. After seeing the efficiency of the product in this unique application, Ramon knew the Brokk would be an asset on future jobs.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven after using the machine for a year, I\u2019m still amazed at its capabilities,\u201d Ramon remarked. \u201cThe Brokk 180 is the size of an ordinary office desk, yet it can break through a 16-inch thick wall quickly and efficiently. That\u2019s extremely impressive.\u201d<\/p>\n
J.R. Ramon & Sons continues to use the Brokk 180 on nearly every project, and hopes to someday add more Brokk models to its equipment fleet.<\/p>\n
To see this project in action, check out Brokk\u2019s YouTube channel http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/bw68bfu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Tim Ramon excels in the demolition industry. After all, it\u2019s what he has known his entire life. Now a third-generation business, J.R. Ramon & Sons opened in San Antonio in 1945. To be successful through the roller coaster of economic conditions throughout the last 67 years, the company found focus to be key.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":190,"template":"","class_list":["post-3425","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry","news_categories-brokk-articles"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n