Springs Fabrication is proud to have been selected to provide several key pieces of equipment for their purpose-built Central Solenoid Manufacturing Facility (CSMF) in support of their project to produce the ITER central solenoid.
Equipment provided:
Coil Support and Lifting Frame (CSLF) –The CSLF was provided as a turn-key product including detailed engineering and design, material procurement, manufacturing, assembly and functional acceptance testing at facility and on-site validation. The functional acceptance test included successfully lifting 283,000 lbs. within the required parameters. Turn Insulation Station. At this station, the 110-metric-ton module is lifted, and its individual turns are released for insulation wrapping with fiberglass/Kapton® tape.
Coil Stacking Tool - The Coil Stacking Tool was provided as a turn-key product including detailed engineering and design per ASME B30.20 and ASME BTH-1, material procurement, manufacturing, mechanical / electrical assembly and functional acceptance testing at our facility with on-site validation. The functional acceptance test included successfully lifting a minimum of 55,000 lbs. within the required parameters.
Coil Support Frames - Two Coil Support Frames were manufactured for the project. Made from 304L stainless steel, with a diameter greater than 16ft. and weighing over 24,000 lbs., the frames were entirely processed, fabricated, machined, assembled, and prepared for shipment at our facility.
Coil Support Stands – Two Coil Support Stands and Alignment Pins were manufactured for the project. Made from carbon steel, the frames were entirely processed, fabricated, machined, painted, and prepared for shipment at our facility.
