Client: KAEFER
Location: Jubail Plant, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Oil field services.
Project Type: Delivery and integration of calibration weights, test weights, and counterweights for industrial equipment and systems
Client Background
KAEFER is a global leader in industrial services, providing specialized solutions in insulation, scaffolding, refractory work, protective coatings, and passive fire protection. Serving complex sectors such as energy, petrochemicals, and construction, KAEFER operates with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and engineering excellence. With a substantial presence in Saudi Arabia since 1993, the company manages large-scale projects across key industrial regions like Jubail, supported by a workforce of over 4,500 skilled professionals.
Equipment Specifications
- Product Supplied:
- Calibration Weights
- Test Weights
- Counterweights
- Technical Details:
- Calibration Weights: OIML Class M1 and M2 standards, ranging from 1 kg to 1,000 kg
- Test Weights: Designed for heavy-duty industrial scale verification; capacities from 500 kg to 2,000 kg
- Counterweights: Modular cast-iron weights tailored for machinery calibration and load balancing
- Material: High-grade cast iron and stainless steel
- Certifications: Supplied with ISO/IEC 17025 calibration certificates for traceability and compliance
Objectives and Challenges
The project aimed to provide a complete, certified weighing solution to support KAEFER’s equipment calibration, operational testing, and structural load handling at their Jubail Plant.
Key Challenges:
- Ensuring precise weight tolerances suitable for sensitive industrial applications
- Compatibility with KAEFER’s existing equipment and handling systems
- Durability under harsh operational environments typical in large-scale industrial facilities
- Timely delivery and deployment in line with ongoing project schedules
Solutions Provided
HIRS Global offered a tailored and robust solution to meet KAEFER’s demanding requirements:
- Product Customization: Delivered a diverse range of precision weights (calibration, test, and counterweights) engineered to meet OIML accuracy standards.
- Durable Design: Manufactured with corrosion-resistant materials to withstand rigorous industrial use and extreme environmental conditions.
- Seamless Integration: Ensured compatibility with existing lifting and measurement systems through thorough site coordination.
- Certified Quality: All weights were certified under international calibration protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Support & Maintenance: Provided user guidance and continued technical support to ensure optimal use and longevity.
Results and Benefits
- Improved Accuracy: High-precision weights enabled reliable calibration of equipment, minimizing errors and ensuring consistent operational results.
- Operational Efficiency: Ready-to-use certified weights reduced downtime and enhanced workflow speed in equipment testing and deployment.
- Regulatory Assurance: Fulfilled compliance with industrial standards and met internal quality control benchmarks.
- Long-Term Utility: Modular design and robust construction ensured long service life and cost-effectiveness over time.
HIRS Global’s delivery of certified calibration weights, test weights, and counterweights to KAEFER’s Jubail Plant successfully addressed the client’s operational needs for accuracy, compliance, and durability. The project highlighted HIRS Global’s capability to engineer and deliver precision weighing solutions for large-scale industrial clients. Through innovation, attention to detail, and commitment to quality, HIRS Global reinforced its position as a trusted partner in Saudi Arabia’s industrial services sector.