Case Studies / Nuclear waste cutting

Nuclear waste cutting

GANTRY 5100  ·  International  ·  Nuclear

5100 mm / 201 incutting diameter
0operator exposure
Cold cutno thermal process

The Challenge

Heat exchangers and turbine components, often contaminated, too large and too hazardous to handle by hand. Radiation exposure ruled out manual intervention, and thermal cutting was unsuitable in a setting this sensitive.

  • Cut very large contaminated components
  • No manual intervention at any stage
  • No thermal or uncontrolled cutting methods
  • Heavy-duty reliability sustained over many years

The Solution

A fully automated cold-cutting gantry bandsaw built to work in a contaminated environment. Cold cutting removes the heat risk entirely and keeps the process inside nuclear safety protocols.

  • Cold cutting — no heat generation
  • Heavy structure built for sustained duty
  • Advanced automation with no direct human intervention
  • Engineered around nuclear safety compliance

The Results

  • Operator exposure risk during cutting eliminated
  • Full compliance with nuclear safety standards in operation and maintenance
  • Intervention time down significantly
  • Consistent performance under harsh operating conditions

Project Overview

Client
Nuclear waste treatment service
Year
2025
Technology
GANTRY bandsaw — 5100 mm / 201 in diameter cutting capacity
Location
International
Industry
Nuclear

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