Glencore

Pipe Slinging Device Design
2013
Automation

Pipe Slinging Device Design for Cameco’s Cigar Lake Mine

BESTECH designed a specialized pipe slinging device for Cameco’s Cigar Lake operation in Saskatchewan. This device, engineered for transporting 8-12 inch diameter pipes in the mine’s #1 shaft, included all necessary mechanical and structural components. Our team oversaw the fabrication and quality assurance of the project, ensuring a safe and efficient solution for underground transportation.

Cameco required a specialized solution for transporting pipe bundles to underground sites at their Cigar Lake operation in Saskatchewan. The challenge was to design a device capable of safely and efficiently handling 8-12 inch diameter pipes in the mine’s #1 shaft.

BESTECH took on this unique challenge by designing a pipe sling device tailored to the specific needs of the Cigar Lake mine. Our team handled all aspects of the design, focusing on the mechanical and structural components to ensure the device was both functional and safe for underground operations.

Key Features:

  • Custom design of a pipe sling device for handling 8-12 inch diameter pipes.
  • Comprehensive mechanical and structural component engineering.
  • Responsibility for fabrication and quality assurance of the device.
  • Development of an equipment operation manual for safe and effective usage.

BESTECH’s pipe sling device provided Cameco with an efficient and secure method for transporting pipe bundles to underground sites. Our involvement from design to fabrication ensured the highest standards of quality and safety, significantly enhancing the operational capabilities at Cigar Lake.