Industrial Tear-Out Services

Remote-controlled and cab-operated slag, refractory, and scale removal that keeps you moving.

Tear-Out is Risky Business

Tear-out places crews near heat, falling debris, and unstable refractory. Conventional methods often rely on close proximity and aggressive inputs. Bulk reduces these risks by matching the right machine and attachment to the job, using either cab-operated or remote-controlled equipment depending on conditions. Our focus is safer execution, tighter control, and more efficient removal.

Less Exposure

Operators are kept out of unnecessary risk zones by selecting the appropriate control method. Remote-controlled equipment allows operators to remain fully outside high-heat or unstable areas. Cab-operated machines provide enclosed, elevated positioning with improved visibility and front-window heat-resistant glass.

More Control

Control is achieved through hydraulic systems. Remote-controlled equipment uses proportional valve control to translate operator input directly into smooth, deliberate movement. Cab-operated machines rely on load-sensing, pressure-compensated hydraulics.

Fewer Mistakes

Integrated detection and control systems on remote-controlled equipment slow or stop machine functions when personnel enter defined zones. Cleaner tear-out reduces secondary damage to vessels, floors, and surrounding structures, leading to more efficient work and fewer surprises.

Every operator supporting our tear-out services completes a structured, in-house training program before entering the field. This includes safety protocols, machine operation, troubleshooting, and real-world jobsite scenarios.

Operators are trained to:

  • Run remote systems safely and efficiently
  • Understand proportional control and safety logic
  • Work side by side with mill personnel
  • Solve problems without slowing the outage

This training ensures the people we send to your facility are prepared, confident, and aligned with your safety expectations.

Our Tear-Out Services

We provide operated tear-out services for slag, refractory, and scale removal across molten metal (aluminum and steel) and high-temperature industrial environments. Our teams support planned outages, scheduled maintenance, and emergency response.

Slag removal

Refractory tear-out

Scale and buildup removal

Furnace, vessel, and cast house cleanup

Emergency and outage response

Bulk outfits tear-out equipment with taphole drills, hydraulic and pneumatic hammers, and custom attachments selected for each application. As a distributor of Rammer hydraulic hammers and Furukawa pneumatic hammers, we support controlled removal that reduces secondary damage and protects surrounding refractory.