CEA Projects Myanmar undertook a project to relocate a 45-tonne, 25-year-old bottle washer measuring 14m x 3.4m x 4m from its original location in downtown Yangon to a new plant 20km away. The bottle washer was carefully removed from its affixed position of 25 years, skated 90 degrees, and jacked 1.2 meters off the ground for transportation. Due to the size and complexity of the move, special permits were required from six townships and the transportation took place in the early hours to avoid traffic. Upon arrival at the new plant, the washer was turned and skated into position before being levelled and made ready for operation.

1. BOTTLE WASHER RELOCATION
BOTTLEWASHERRELOCATION
Location
Yangon, My.
Duration
13 Days
Project value
75,000 USD
Dimensions (m)
WasherL14xW3.4mxH4m
Weight
Washer 45 Tonnes
Equipment Used
35t Mobile crane
10t City crane
3.7t Telehandler
5t Forklift
30t Toejacks x6
12t Skates x6
10 Axle modular trailer
8 Inch steel form work
Wooden stools
Elephant leg steel stools
Arc welders
Oxy-Acetylene equipment
SCOPE
CEA Projects Myanmar recently undertook a project
for the moving of a 25-year-old bottle washer from
Wardan in downtown Yangon to the clients’new
soft drink manufacturing plant 20kms away in the
Northern Yangon district of Shwe Pyi Thar.
The washer weighed over 45 Tonnes and had been affixed in the
same position since its installation over 25 years ago. The washers
dimensions of 14m x 3.4m x 4m (LxWxH) resulted in a careful and
meticulous removal as the washer was moved from its original
operating area, skated through 90 degrees then jacked 1.2 meters
off the ground and readied for transportation.
CASE STUDY CS019
Bottle Washer Relocation 1/2
BOTTLE WASHER BEING MANOEUVRED BY SKATES FROM ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION

2. BOTTLEWASHERRELOCATION
CEA PROJECT LOGISTICS
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KABAR AYE PAGODA ROAD
BAHAN TOWNSHIP
YANGON
MYANMAR
+959 421 031 286
www.ceaprojects.com
Due to the complexity of the Transportation, special permits
were required from six Yangon Townships prior to moving the
washer. Due to certain height restrictions on the roads in Yangon
transportation began in the early hours to take advantage of the
low volume of traffic. CEA teams ensured that power lines, traffic
lights and other potential roadside hazards were avoided and kept
intact throughout the journey.
Upon arrival at the new plant, the washer was turned to the
correct angle and carefully skated into position. The final
procedure consisted of levelling the washer to the correct height
making it ready for installation and operation. Once again CEA
Myanmar in conjunction with CEA Thailand have shown their
expertise in a potentially difficult and challenging project that’s
was completed on time safely and within budget.
CASE STUDY CS019
Bottle Washer Relocation 2/2
MULTI-AXLE USED FOR TRANSPORTATION
WASHER ONSITE AT THE NEW PLANT
WASHER READIED OUTSIDE FOR TRANSPORT
FINAL SKATING AND ADJUSTMENTS
THE BOTTLE WASHER BEING LEVELLED AT ITS FINAL LOCATION
BOTTLE WASHER IN POSITION AND READY FOR COMMISSIONING