Project Rhodes Tower Wire Sawing
Efficient Elevator Motor Removal with Wire Sawing in Columbus, Ohio

Sometimes things are built with the idea that they will never have to be replaced.
ThyssenKrupp Elevator was tasked with the replacement and upgrade of Rhodes Tower elevators in Columbus, Ohio.
As, can be seen from the picture the elevator motors are large, heavy and awkward and on the 44th floor in the elevator room. They are so heavy that they need to be cut in half to be removed for replacement. They asked OCSD to help bisect the motors in the most efficient way possible.
Based on the location of the cut, wire sawing is the safest and easiest way to accomplish this. This process can cut all kinds of metals not just concrete. It is also great for awkwardly large objects as well.
Another job made easy by having the right tools and know-how. Whether it's concrete cutting, metal cutting, or wire saw cutting with our diamond wire saw, we've got you covered. Call us for your next concrete problem!

Operator’s View – Safely away from the cut.

Saw View – Starting the Cut

Top View –Saw Setup overview

Close Up – Half Way Point

Side View of Half Way Point

Completed Cut

Cut Lines trough cast shaft

Cutting another section of the shaft

Plastic is setup to ensure jobsite stays clean

Another piece separated to make motor removal possible.
From large jobs to smaller jobs, we are your source for solving your sawing, drilling or concrete problems!