Testimonials
Stronger Than It Was
The test … proved that the Flame-Straightening technique used by your company did not impair the structural integrity of the six-million dollar container handling crane. In fact, the original A 36 steel plate physical properties in the crane that were affected by the straightening process were actually improved.
– Gottlieb, Barnett, Bridges Consulting Engineers
Emergency Repairs
They have always responded immediately and have been able to help us get back into service in a most efficient manner. We at B.N.S.F. have found Dan Dalton and his company to be one of our most reliable partners in bridge damage repairs. I recommend him and his firm highly for any bridge repairs.
– Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company
Dedicated To Safety
His safety record is outstanding with a constant commitment to personal protective gear. Mr. Dalton comes highly recommended from this office and certainly is our first choice for steel repairs or flame straightening.
– Union Pacific Railroad Company
Delivering On Commitments
Mr. Dalton has contracted with the Union Pacific Railroad on several occasions in the past to make repairs on steel structures which required an expertise beyond our in-house means. Mr. Dalton has always performed in an exemplary manner with verbal commitments that are consistently met on an on time or ahead of time basis; with an excellent quality of work.
– Union Pacific Railroad Company
Saving Time & Money
Your flame strengthening abilities took a badly damaged equalizer beam that needed to be replaced and restored it to its original configuration. It saved us time and money. My client was well satisfied and so was I.
– Gerald Charlton, President, GFC Crane Consultants, Inc.
Getting The Job Done
I’ve found Dan Dalton’s work ethics and dedication to the job a positive influence on the labor. Dan and his personnel worked tirelessly seven days a week, often twelve to fourteen hours a day for almost three weeks….It is without hesitation that I would recommend Dan Dalton’s services to anyone in the industry.
– Gerald Charlton, President, GFC Crane Consultants, Inc.
Professional Ethics
Dan Dalton and his crew were very professional with a very strong work ethic. If Dan tells you that he can solve your problem, I recommend strongly that you listen. They did an incredible job for our company.
– Steel City Erection & Crane Rental, Inc.
Straighter Than It Was
We assisted Dan Dalton in any way he needed and in less than 7 days the girder was repaired and thoroughly inspected by all parties. Steel City re-erected the girder that was technically straighter than it was originally.
– Steel City Erection & Crane Rental, Inc.
Problem Solvers
BNSF Railway has used the services of Dan R. Dalton Inc. in the past to provide several different types of steel flame straightening projects on various structures across our system… I believe we have not only solved these problems but we have also extended the service life of our structures.
-BNSF Railway
Much Better Shape
Dan’s crew did a great job. They were able to balance the tension in the diagonal eyebars in the two panels in Span 3 we specified without damage to the wrought iron. Instead of standing around waiting for bars to cool they shortened all the loose “web member” eyebars. In other words, they shortened every bar that needed it and brought the span into much better shape than it was.
After the crew finished, we measured the strains in the diagonals of concern under load and were impressed by how evenly stressed they now are. The project is a success. Huge as far as we’re concerned because by balancing those stresses they are within the allowables recommended by AREMA and no expensive strengthening work is required to handle the current traffic.
In addition, for a reasonable price the crew also tightened the loose bars in the adjacent trusses which are nearly as old (around 1890). Although those trusses rate adequately, tightening the loose bars will improve their long term performance and reduce maintenance costs from broken or cracked members.
-Ken Kirschling, Railstar Engineering
Observant
I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the excellent job that you and your crew did on the Seatac ALS Light Bridge Repair Project. Your dedication to safety and quality of work exemplifies the many comments that I received about your work during this project. The Port of Seattle safety manager Mr. Fane Bell expressed to me how impressed he was with your observance of the safety regulations and how it made his job on this project much easier.
I was also very impressed when the certified welding inspector found no defects with any of the welds your crew preformed on the bridge repair. This alone is a credit to your whole crew and demonstrates their dedication to a job well done.
If the FAA ever needs your expertise again, it would be a pleasure to work with you on any project that they might have anywhere in the country.
-Jon Gaved, Sr. Construction Inspector, FAA
Truly Praiseworthy
I am writing this testimonial to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent straightening job done by Dan R. Dalton. The quality of his work is exceptional, and the level of professionalism and expertise displayed by Dan was truly impressive.
From the initial assessment of the project to the finalizing the straightening process, Dan was always courteous, prompt, and reliable. Dan worked tirelessly to ensure that the job was completed within the given timeframe and followed the strict straightening procedure every step of the way.
The end result was simply outstanding. The fabricated 316SS PK Weir when finished was straight and met the required tolerances. I am grateful for Dan’s dedication and hard work, and I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone in need of the heat straightening.
Once again, thank you for a job well done. Your professionalism and commitment to quality are truly praiseworthy.
-Richard L. Adams, VP of Operations, Whipps, Inc.
Could not be more Impressed
Metal Tech of Murfreesboro recently completed fabrication of a new Auxiliary Counterweight System for a mechanical bridge in Virginia. The sixteen guide rail beams were nearly 40’ long and fabricated using 1” A572 Gr. 50 plates for the top flange and the web and using 1.25” A572 Gr. 50 plates for the bottom flange. Our D1.5 Certified Welders produced beautiful 3/8” welds the full length of the beams, on both sides of the web and to both top and bottom flanges.
However, the Engineer of Record approved the design of the 16 guide rail beams to have nearly impossible tolerances. These tolerances included flange tilt, camber, and straightness from end to end within 1/16”!!! Our fabrication shop was in a bind after the customer’s QA Manager recorded the dimensions well outside the approved parameters. These dimensions included sweep from end to end over 1” and nearly 1/2″ flange tilt. Imagine a bunch of 40’ beams that looked like bananas.
This is when Mr. Dan Dalton and his crew proceeded to work absolute magic. With an approved heat straightening procedure in hand, Dan and his crew worked tirelessly around the clock to help us meet our contractual deadline to provide the perfectly straightened beams to our customer. Our in-house QC Manager, the 3rd-party QA/CWI for the Department of Transportation, and the QA Manager/P.E. for the customer could not have been more impressed. When Mr. Dan Dalton and his team were finished, every single tolerance was within the acceptable range.
We absolutely could not have accomplished this project without his expertise. There is no question that this is the only company to call when heat straightening is needed in the future. Mr. Dan Dalton and his crew were prompt, professional, maintained great communication, and kept detailed records of the heat straightening process that were required for submittal by the EOR. Metal Tech of Murfreesboro highly recommends Dan Dalton Inc. for any metal straightening or repairs that may be needed. Thank you for the amazing job you did for us!
-Daniel Strickland, Project Manager, Metal Tech
You don’t have to suffer from days or weeks of downtime from a damaged steel bridge or crane.
Steel flame straightening repairs your damaged steel to pre-damaged condition or better, at a fraction
of the cost of replacement, so you can get back to what’s important.