Gnat-UK


Removal of refractory within a Calciner on a chemical plant


Robotic Demolition


GNAT UK first mechanised the removal of refractories in the UK Process Industries 29 years ago.


“GNAT was the UK agent for Brokk. At the time, we witnessed refractory linings being demolished and removed by hand in Cement Kilns. We utilised Brokk Robotics to speed up the process and enhance the site safety procedures. Having started contracting initially in the Cement Industry, we then developed the techniques and progressed into the Steel, Aluminium, Copper and Petrochemical Industries” said Nick Turnbull Managing Director of GNAT UK Ltd.


Through continual investment in remote operated Brokk and Husqvarna equipment, GNAT now boasts the most comprehensive fleet in Europe from the Brokk 60 up to the magnificent Brokk 800’s electric and diesel models.


“GNAT UK is available both on hire or on a contract only basis across the UK and Europe, (we recently completed a furnace wreck at a steel works in Serbia)” said Nick Turnbull.


In addition to our Brokk and Husqvarna Fleet, we have also invested in state of the art remote operated Hydrodemolition equipment - notably the Aquajet and Conjet robots and NALTA systems. Where removal of castable or refractory prohibits the use of mechanical means, for example in the tube walls of a boiler, we can utilise our Hydro-Demolition equipment to remove the linings without damaging the tubes. this not only saves on the cost of replacing damaged tubes but eliminates operatives hand arm vibration”.


Aquajet Hydro-Demolition


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