to operate the power tools required to assemble the equipment. An
experienced project manager can be a worthwhile investment so that
you can run the business you have while the new location is coming
together.
Actual placing and assembling of equipment involves the
following:
(1) Verifying space allocation and layout flow
(2) Placing larger pieces of equipment in the desired locations (roaster,
cooler, destoner, pollution control, airveyor or tube conveyor [if
applicable], grinder [if applicable], packaging machine [if applicable])
(3) Re-assembling pieces of equipment that have arrived partially
assembled for shipping purposes
(4) Connecting pieces of equipment and running process piping as
required
(5) Running vent and outlet piping to meet roof penetrations
(6) Hiring professionals to configure and hook up utilities
(7) Performing start-up to be sure that everything has been integrated
correctly and is functioning properly (and fine-tuning it if it isn’t)
The amount of time that it takes to bring an efficient new roasting
plant online depends on planning, coordination and budget. Help and
advice are available along the way from manufacturers, plant layout
and installation specialists, and project managers. Once the space is
ready and the equipment is all on site, with good advance planning,
you can be roasting in four to six weeks or less.