Recently, our engineer traveled to the Philippines for onsite work on a cathode stripping machine project.
The onsite work mainly included equipment installation checking, layout confirmation, electrical inspection, and preparation for the next commissioning stage of the cathode stripping machine line.
First Onsite Visit — Equipment Installation Checking
During the first onsite visit, the main work focused on checking whether the cathode stripping machine installation matched the original project drawings.
After arriving onsite, the engineer checked the equipment positions and measured the installation dimensions of the whole cathode stripping machine system.
Several equipment positions onsite were found to be different from the original layout drawings, so adjustments were made together with the local installation team to make sure the equipment layout stayed properly aligned.
The main commissioning work during the first onsite visit included:
- Measuring equipment installation positions
- Checking equipment layout dimensions
- Guiding the local team on installation requirements
- Inspecting hydraulic pipeline routing
- Collecting standard component models
- Confirming preparation work for the next commissioning stage
During the inspection process, some hydraulic pipe routing problems were also found onsite. Part of the oil piping did not fully match the original installation plan, so adjustment solutions were discussed together with the customer and project team.
Because the electrorefining workshop environment is humid and contains acid mist, we also suggested separating the control cabinets from the production area as much as possible to help protect the cathode stripping machine electrical system during long-term operation.
Second Onsite Visit — Electrical Installation and Pre-Commissioning Work
During the second onsite visit, the work mainly focused on electrical installation and pre-commissioning preparation for the cathode stripping machine system.
After arriving onsite, the engineering team continued the installation and commissioning work for the copper cathode washing and stripping plant.
The main work completed during this stage included:
- Power cable installation for the cathode stripping machine line
- Control cable installation
- Electrical wiring between equipment and control cabinets
- Sensor wiring for washing, arranging, reject, stripping, and sampling stacking systems
- Hydraulic pipeline installation
- Pneumatic pipeline installation
- Cable arrangement and onsite electrical checking
- Inspection and adjustment of onsite installation details
During the onsite work, the engineering team also coordinated with the customer to improve several installation details and prepare the cathode stripping machine system for the next commissioning stage.
At this stage, the onsite electrical installation and pipeline work for the cathode stripping machine had been basically completed, creating the conditions for the following commissioning work.
Collaboration & Project Outcomes
Across two on‑site commissioning rounds, our engineers worked closely with local teams. We guided installation, shared technical skills and coordinated daily progress. Local partners highly recognize our mining equipment for cost‑efficiency, stable quality and adaptability to harsh mining environments.
We fixed structural interference, upgraded waterproof electrical parts, aligned drawings, BOM and equipment parameters, and ran full pre‑commissioning checks. These steps removed hidden risks and readied the CSM line for startup. This project shows PRS’s strengths in on‑site problem‑solving and precise EPC services, delivering reliable cathode‑stripping solutions for global mining clients.
