Replacing John Zink Flare Tips

Replacing John Zink Flare Tips: Conbit's Trusted Methodology

Conbit's Experience with John Zink Systems

Conbit has extensive experience working with John Zink Hamworthy flare tips, having completed numerous replacements across offshore platforms and onshore facilities. These flare tips are often part of high-performance systems where precision and safety are critical. Our team uses a mechanical handling approach, which allows us to replace flare tips without the need for crane vessels or helicopters, making it ideal for installations with limited access or tight operational windows.

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Conbit crew replacing a John Zink flare tip on a tall offshore stack using rope access and engineered lifting systems

John Zink Hamworthy: Industry Pioneer in Flare Technology

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John Zink Hamworthy Combustion, a Koch Industries company, is one of the most established and respected names in the flare systems industry. With a legacy dating back nearly a century, John Zink has led the way in combustion innovation, offering a wide range of flare tips including steam-assisted, air-assisted, pressure-assisted, and enclosed ground flares. Their systems are known for durability, emissions control, and engineering excellence, and are widely used in refineries, petrochemical plants, and offshore installations around the world.

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Offshore Flare Tip Replacement: Three Practical Approaches

Flare tip replacement offshore typically involves one of the following methods:

Crane Vessel - A heavy-lift vessel is mobilized to access the flare stack, often requiring significant logistics and cost.

Helicopter - Used in specific cases where weight and weather conditions allow, though it's less common.

Mechanical Handling - Conbit's specialty. This method uses engineered lifting systems, rope access, and modular rigging to replace flare tips without large equipment or shutdowns.

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Conbit's Mechanical Handling Method

Conbit's mechanical handling method is designed for efficiency, safety, and adaptability. Each project begins with a tailored engineering plan, followed by the installation of temporary lifting structures suited to the flare stack's geometry. Our rope access technicians and rigging specialists then remove the old flare tip and install the new one, often while the facility remains operational. This method is particularly effective for John Zink flare tips, which are often installed on tall stacks in challenging environments.

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Conclusion: Global Reach, Brand-Specific Expertise

Conbit replaces flare tips from all major manufacturers, including John Zink, Zeeco, GBA, Callidus (Honeywell UOP), Fives ITAS, Flare Industries, Argo, Europem, and Escher. Our mechanical handling method ensures safe and efficient execution across offshore and onshore installations.

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Want to know more? Contact Conbit to explore how we can support your flare tip replacement project, anywhere in the world.