Automotive I need help with opening a large gas filter separator without a crane

[medTayeb]

TL;DR Summary

I need ideas

I have a gas filter separator cup and I need to open in without using a crane or a chain block, it is 42inch.
Can any one give me an idea !!

 

[Tom.G]

Assuming it is hinged somewhere, can not tell from the photo.

Perhaps a counterweight?

Or 'gas damper struts'?
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=gas+damper+struts

Or a large 'lead screw'?
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=lead+screw+mechanism

Cheers,
Tom

 

[Baluncore]

I have a gas filter separator cup and I need to open in without using a crane or a chain block, it is 42inch.

I have seen it done with a turnbuckle to take the weight at the top, on a short swing arm or rail, with a diagonal stay.
The cup weight is more critical than the diameter.
Make sure the turnbuckle is rated well in excess of the cup weight.

Another solution is a flat skid that rests on the deck or floor, with arms that reach up and bolt to the cup. Undo the flanges, then slide it away to gain access.

 

[Lnewqban]

TL;DR Summary: I need ideas

I have a gas filter separator cup and I need to open in without using a crane or a chain block, it is 42inch.
Can any one give me an idea !!

Welcome, Tayeb!
Is your problem the separation from the body?
If so, why?
I see that you have a swing hoist for supporting of the cup once separated.

 

[medTayeb]

Yes I want to open this cup but without using a crane nor a chaineblock

 

[berkeman]

Yes I want to open this cup but without using a crane nor a chaineblock

Why are you asking us about this dangerous activity instead of asking your company supervisors about how to handle this task safely and within your company insurance carrier terms?

 

[medTayeb]

Assuming it is hinged somewhere, can not tell from the photo.

Perhaps a counterweight?

Or 'gas damper struts'?
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=gas+damper+struts

Or a large 'lead screw'?
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=lead+screw+mechanism

Cheers,

A counterweight is hard to use in such small area. Even the crane can’t be used based on the client safety policy.

 

[medTayeb]

Why are you asking us about this dangerous activity instead of asking your company supervisors about how to handle this task safely and within your company insurance carrier terms?

Thank you brother for the feedback, you think I didn’t do all that you mentioned?? Anyway if you are not going to help, it would be so appreciated if you just let others help without negative comments.

 

[Baluncore]

How much does it weigh when removed?

 

[Rive]

I can't see the attachment method.
Also, I can only guess that whatever is to be done there, you will need to put it back at the end.
In short: you will likely need to build a proper (two-way) support structure in situ. And that'll be engineering.

 

[Flyboy]

To be completely honest, if there’s no support equipment or procedure already developed for the task, this should be documented thoroughly and run up the chain in the company, preferably as a safety issue.

 

[jrmichler]

Thank you brother for the feedback, you think I didn’t do all that you mentioned?? Anyway if you are not going to help, it would be so appreciated if you just let others help without negative comments.

We only know what you tell us. You have not shown us how it comes apart, nor have you shown us why that jib crane cannot do the job. How heavy is that end cap? You also need to convince us that you will do it safely. As you see from the responses so far, we are just guessing at what you are trying to do. We need more information, then we can help.

Safety is very important on this forum. You have not told us what you have done so far and we are not mind readers, so we have to assume that you have not done anything.

 

[russ_watters]

This thread is closed. Follow the advice you've been given about approaching this problem properly, with your company team, chain of command an policy. We're not going to be responsible for you killing someone with a half baked idea we give you because you couldn't be bothered to give us all the information or just do it right(while complaining about it). Sheesh.