When you work within the safety regulations of the petrochemical industry, flexibility doesn't typically come into play. And generally, that's a good thing. Stringent regulations are in place to keep crews safe and plants running.
That doesn't mean the profitability of your project isn't also top of mind. Preventable lost wrench time caused by inefficient turnarounds and travel time to break areas costs operations millions every year. That's millions of dollars companies needlessly leave on the table. What if you could focus on both efficiency and safety, without compromising on either?
Efficiency is critical to any project, and plants are looking for ways to improve operational performance and decrease unnecessary downtime. Advancements in temporary break structure engineering have proven effective in helping companies increase productivity and profitability. Among the most significant advancements are blast-resistant structures designed to be installed in Zone 1, like Mahaffey Fabric Structures' SUPER MAX 756.
Engineering and design expertise are of the utmost importance when you are looking at moving structures closer to the worksite. Mahaffey offers two blast-resistant tent structures: MAX 756 and SUPER MAX 756. Both structures meet API RP 756 blast criteria and provide spacious, climate-controlled temporary break and meeting spaces on your site. And these structures have been painstakingly engineered. Their occupant vulnerability and pressure-impulse curve were developed by an internationally recognized blast firm dedicated to helping predict, prevent and mitigate hazards from explosions and pressure waves.
With the SUPER MAX 756, your temporary blast-resistant tent structures can be closer to your worksite than ever before. And being close matters. Let's say you have 800 crew members, and they travel 30 minutes round-trip to get to and from your break area in Zone 2 or 3. That may not sound far away, but with three breaks a day, you would lose over 300,000 hours of wrench time every year.
The compounding loss of wages paid for travel time to break areas and the hit production takes from lost wrench time is significant. Bottom line: bringing your break sites closer to your worksite can significantly improve productivity.
The advantages of Mahaffey's SUPER MAX 756 don't stop with its ability to enter Zone 1. The flexibility of SUPER MAX 756, as well as MAX 756, allows you to quickly install a scalable structure on nearly any foundation. And they can be deployed and installed by expert, safety- certified teams with as little as three weeks' lead time.
Mahaffey's structures are designed to safely hold a large crew within a compact footprint and can be installed close to existing structures. No ropes or tie-downs extend into walkways, which eliminates tripping hazards and maximizes your use of space. And when space is limited on petrochemical sites, every square foot matters. You also have the flexibility to add accessories such as lighting, doors, HVAC, flooring, partitions and lightning protection. Additionally, Mahaffey blast-resistant tent structures withstand extreme weather conditions such as wind gusts greater than 130 miles per hour and snow loads up to 25 pounds per square foot.
Because MAX 756 and SUPER MAX 756 structures are modular, Mahaffey can add to your temporary structure even after it has been installed, so your facilities can grow as your crew grows. Mahaffey's expert installation crews can also move your structure on your site and remove when it's not needed. Leasing from Mahaffey means you don't have to worry about repairs, storage or any other drawbacks of ownership. You can conserve capital and credit, simplify accounting and much more, so you can focus on your business while Mahaffey focuses on your temporary structure.
With Mahaffey's MAX 756 and SUPER MAX 756 blast-resistant temporary tent structures, you take care of your crew with a structure that meets your exact needs and a personalized leasing agreement that lets you pay only for what you need when you need it, letting you be both efficient and safe.
For more information, visit www. MahaffeyUSA.com, call Matt Hixson at (901) 541-6972 or email him at Matt@MahaffeyUSA.com.