Client Testimonials
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to speak in favor of SA Robotics.
The centerpiece to the project you have been awarded is a robotic manipulator which will be used to take swab samples as well as check the geometric properties of our main process canister. This manipulator will be expected to operate in a highly irradiated environment and be subject to aggressive decontamination techniques.
We have every confidence that this equipment will be highly effective in operation due to the diligence and professionalism of your project team. The accommodating nature and genuine desire for customer satisfaction of SA Robotics has been a breath of fresh air. We are unable to fault the technical excellence of the equipment and are entirely confident that the backup design information and analyses will stand up to the rigorous scrutiny of our QA department.
It has been a great pleasure doing business with SA Robotics and I look forward to working with you and your team in the future.
Regards,
Julian Leam
Lead Engineer HLW Mechanical Handling
RPP – WTP Bechtel National Inc.
I wanted to thank you on behalf of my Fluor colleagues on a job well done by you and the rest of the S.A.Robotics staff. Over the course of the last two years S.A.Robotics has developed equipment that is unique, rugged, and well engineered for application into high hazard environments where remote operability, ergonomics, and high dependability have been required to meet Fluor’s needs to perform risk mitigation in the underwater reactor basin environments at the Hanford Site.
Most notable of these achievements is the underwater hydrolasing system. The engineering skills provided by S.A.Robotics accommodated innovation of a commercial technology in a way that has never been used on a Department of Energy facility. My appreciation extends to all of your staff for your approach to this project which ultimately developed a remotely controlled robotic arm which did not require any design changes to our facility for deployment and operation. Additionally, the unique design allowed the system to access all underwater locations in the main fuel storage basin to remove high source term concrete from the walls and floor while still utilizing water cover for shielding, and managing the high dose spoils recovery in a manner that is conducive to worker safety and waste management.
Again, my heart felt appreciation for you and your staff on a job well done!
Fluor Hanford Underwater Hydrolasing Project
Thanks,
Glen B. Chronister
Project Manager, D&D
K Basins Closure Project
S.A.Robotics was contracted with West Valley Nuclear Services Company in December, 2003 to design, fabricate and functionally test a Double Armed, Gantry Mounted Remote Manipulator System (RMS). This system was installed to aid in the dismantlement of the Vitrification System where Highly Radioactive Waste was encapsulated in glass. The general background dose exceeded 40R/hr, therefore all work was performed remotely. The vitrification cell was only equipped with two overhead bridge cranes, not allowing for the articulation required to remotely remove all materials from the cell.
The RMS was designed to be retro-fitted into the cell to aid in the dismantlement. Many challenges were encountered including the installation, control retrofit and operation. S.A.Robotics was assigned with the complete design, fabrication and testing under strict budget and schedule constraints where they met or exceeded all the requirements.
West Valley Remote Manipulator System Project
Sincerely,
Robert Reger
Senior Engineer
Vitrification Project
Larry Waggoner, Hanford ALARA Center, recently stated the following regarding S.A.Robotics, “…remote tools that will be added to the basin to size reduce and remove all debris, long-handled tools and equipment before hydrolasing the basin walls. Since the distance above the deck grating for handling waste is limited, they have designed a low profile hoist and are using low-boy waste handling equipment so there is maximum space available above the deck grating for waste handling. In our opinion, these tools seem very well engineered and should be able to function well in the fuel pool environment. In going over the planning steps and debris waste streams it is obvious they have anticipated many of the things that could go wrong and have taken steps to ensure work isn’t stopped. Another thing they have done is to use remote tooling to reduce worker’s time in radiation zones. S.A.Robotics has been the prime sub-contractor for this project and has provided high tech equipment that works. Contacted S.A.Robotics and they will forward materials for display at the ALARA Center. This looks like a company that understands what D&D and working around fuel pools is all about.
Fluor Hanford Long-Handled Tools Project
Larry Waggoner
Hanford ALARA Center