Project overview
Services used:
- Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
- 3D scanning
- PP-RCT fabrication
- Fusion machine
Location:
Newton, WI
The challenge:
A Wisconsin corporate farm needed fast improvements to their piping system and an understanding of why their existing joints were failing.
The solution:
We engaged several mechanical solutions to improve operations on the farm and save the contractor weeks of labor.
Background and project scope
A large corporate farm in Wisconsin was experiencing problems with their existing piping product, including failing joints, and turned to Ferguson for assistance.
We reviewed hand-drawn sketches of the layout and used 3D scanning and VDC services to create a virtual model of a new system. We then provided prefabricated NIRON pipe and heat fusion joints—via our one-of-a-kind fusion machine—to the customer in a matter of weeks.
Method
We familiarized ourselves with the farm’s needs, priorities and day-to-day operations. We learned that the farmers were using the piping system so harshly that the pipe would crack and corrode over time. To help prevent joint failures, we introduced our NIRON mechanical solution and heat fusion joints.
Ferguson received hand-drawn sketches of the piping layout, and our senior mechanical solutions specialist performed a scan of the mechanical room. We added the 3D scanning information to the sketches and digitally transferred it to our VDC team. The team then converted the data into a virtual model of the piping system and shared it for modifications and optimization.
The solution: Ferguson
Mechanical solutions, strategic products and strong customer relationships came together to deliver a successful project for this Wisconsin farm. Because of the unmatched level of value-added services and products we offer, we were able to speed up installation and minimize downtime for the customer’s operations.
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