Fire damage Immediate measures, main causes for the scope of fire damage – subsequent damage
Decision makers must initiate immediate measures and minimise secondary damage.
Damage management in extreme situations
A force of nature such as a severe flood is practically unstoppable. What makes the difference is quick and professional damage management in this extreme situation. This is the only way to minimise serious and expensive subsequent damage. In the case of ZF in Passau, the BELFOR and BELFOR DeHaDe team concentrated on the three areas of buildings, stock items and machinery maintenance. A stroke of luck was that the ZF production area was saved from direct flooding by 5 cm. Nevertheless, there was a lot of work to be done by the 70-person restoration team!
„Do the right things fast when damages occur: In Passau, the measures taken by ZF and BELFOR were highly effective."
Günter Spitzlay, BELFOR Deutschland
Items salvaged from the warehouse area had to be restored and protected against corrosion. To achieve this, several rows of mobile dipping baths (ultrasonic cleaning lines) were established using a crane and put into action, initially even in a closed plastic tent with a dryer unit to prevent renewed formation of flash rust.
Uncontrolled moisture is like poison to machines,components and finished products made from metal. Industrial dryers were set up in the large production and storage halls to dry surfaces, reduce the relative humidity, and prevent corrosion and other subsequent damage.
Machines in the ZF maintenance area were also affected by the flooding. Five test benches, an oil supply, various smaller machines and a cleaning line were restored by the experts from BELFOR DeHaDe.
From removal of the metres of mud on the premises to disassembly in the building sector, precise restoration and corrosion protection – expertise, experience and the right measures at the right time are required when damages occur. This was successful at ZF, and production was ready to commence again after just a few days.
ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AG
ZF is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology.
The company has a global workforce of around 137,000 with approximately 230 locations in some 40 countries.
Decision makers must initiate immediate measures and minimise secondary damage.