Mechanical design with a purpose.
With experience ranging from agricultural research equipment to atmospheric water generators, I can help bring your idea to life. Below are some projects past and present. Engineered Locally.
KZ Engineering designed a crank system to raise and lower an existing ornamental 30ft tall aluminum Christmas tree using a worm gear driven winch. This erection method is known as a gin-pole, commonly used with masts on sailboats.
480 Ton Press with Pivoting Top Ram Beam
480 Ton Press with guarding open and Top Ram Beam opening
Hydraulic cylinders to open and lock into place
This hydraulic press design required a novel solution to load heavy workpieces using the overhead crane. I came up with an entire hydraulic solution, first there are (2) cylinders that pin the opening end of the top beam, once open a long stroke cylinder lifts the entire top beam just passed vertical, allowing full access to load the workpiece.
Rated for 480 tons with an operating pressure of 8,500 psi and a work piece maximum size of 72” high by 100” wide this press has been designed for large and demanding jobs.