Sunday, March 31, 2024

Welding Sealing Rings On Two-Piece Containment Box

 





This is a two-piece containment box known as a Clamp designed to go over Valves, Flanges, etc. that are leaking on a system that cannot be shut down. The Machinist will bolt the clamp in place (over the leaking item) then start pumping in a high temp compound encapsulating the leak so they can run until the next shut down. Refineries mainly use these. I was called to weld the sealing rings that surround the pipe itself and the Box Seal at the separation point. 

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)


ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Hand Cart Fabricated to Move a Fire Water Pump


This was a temporary Hand Cart I made to mount the Engine of an emergency fire water pump that supplies backup water to the building during an outage. They needed to bring it down to the basement through the freight elevator and hand maneuver in place.

EXPERTISE:

  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Friday, March 22, 2024

Much Of My Work Takes Place In Tight Quarters! Croz Custom Metal Fabrication



This job involved a 3” Hot Tap install on an air-line at the Gallo Glass Factory in Modesto for Haskell. Sometimes it’s quite congested and difficult to get to the part of the work that needs to be done, but we got-er-done.


IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Croz Keeps Another Pontoon Boat Afloat!

 Yet another Pontoon boat that had the BBQ stand ripped off. This time I didn't have to install a reinforcing plate.






IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533




Saturday, March 16, 2024

Trellises and Other Fun Ornamental Projects








Completed Project

This is why I need a C-23 license with CSLB.

(https://www.cslb.ca.gov/About_Us/Library/Licensing_Classifications/C-23_-_ORNAMENTAL_METAL.ASPX)

I have that license so I can do these fun ornamental projects.. The images shown are decorative Trellises in front of Lennar at Innovations living community in Freemont. I did this welding job for Column Concepts of Benicia. Prior to the welding, these are ratchet-strapped together as I tap weld them, then I can start removing the straps as I go, then start welding these together.


IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Croz Welding Services Overview


IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005


Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676


Sunday, March 10, 2024

Croz Welds Support for 80 Foot Tall Billboard Installation


This was an interesting job for Clear Channel Outdoor.  They were installing a new 80’ billboard just off of Highway 101 South on Shaw Road. My part was to cope the temporary I-beams to fit the 48” mast and weld them together to keep the mast plumb and in place while the concrete was setting up.

IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Another Trailer Hitch Repair

Hitches- Old and New



I had a call yesterday from a gentleman from Southern California that came down (to Berkeley) for his Dad’s funeral and brought his Air Stream trailer so there would be extra accommodations. As he was leaving his parents property, he caught the Spare tire mounted under the tongue of the trailer and somehow ripped the coupler off of the ball. Bay Area Air Stream in Cordelia recommended he call me for the replacement of the coupler. They also didn’t have one in stock. I suggested he pick one up from

Harbor Freight (believe it or now) because these are the exact same couplers sold by everyone else. I cut and removed all remnants of the old coupler, prepped the “A” frame and welded the new one on. He loaded up and took-off for home.. Yet another crisis averted.

It’s super awesome and rewarding doing what I do. It’s still like magic to me.

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533



Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Croz Welds Support for 80 Foot Tall Billboard Installation


This was an interesting job for Clear Channel Outdoor.  They were installing a new 80’ billboard just off of Highway 101 South on Shaw Road. My part was to cope the temporary I-beams to fit the 48” mast and weld them together to keep the mast plumb and in place while the concrete was setting up.

IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Monday, March 4, 2024

Certified Rebar Welding In The Extreme - Croz Custom Metal Fabrication At Your Service





Several years ago, Urata & Sons Cement out of Rancho Cordova hired me to do some work at the WHHS Morris Hyman Critical Care Pavilion on Bart Way in Fremont. I was asked to weld 1,600  5/8” rebar to the third and fourth-floor decks prior to the concrete being poured. Whew! That's a lot of welds!

IN BUSINESS SINCE 2005

Croz Custom Metal Fabrication, Inc. has 33 years of experience in the fabrication and metal repair industry. If you have onsite metal crafting or repairs that need immediate assistance. Credit cards accepted.

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard-facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676

Friday, March 1, 2024

Croz Repairs Car Transporter Ramp at North Bay Truck Center








I was called to North Bay Truck Center to repair a ramp on a Car Transporter where the Pin had failed using the parts from a non matching ramp. I had to literally dissect both ramps. To salvage the ramp and remove the failed pin, and to get to the pin on the doner ramp to be used on the original ramp.

It's all pretty standard but sometimes it just takes longer to to complete than others!

EXPERTISE:
  • Commercial Work, Classic restorations, Custom Exhaust, Frames, Structural welding
  • Small to large scale piping jobs that operate under high pressure and temperature service, sanitary welding
  • Platform construction and repairs including redesigning and or replacement
  • Custom fabrication of guards, handrails, safety covers, and shields to comply with OSHA and Cal OSHA regulations.
  • Overlay and weld build-up using Stellite and other hard facing Alloys.
DON CROSSLEY

Phone: (707) 580-4727

Fax: (707) 435-WELD (9353)

ON-SITE MOBILE
Fairfield, CA 94533


Lic# 991945 TIN: 46 4815004
C13, C23, C51, C60 – Welding Contractor
Contractors State License Board
Contractor’s Bond #04-WB045676