Millwright Services / Industrial M.E.P. Connection Services

Pumps. Compressors. Utility skids. No matter how high-quality the equipment is, if the mechanical tie-ins are misaligned, stressed, or sloppily anchored—your system is going to fail.

That’s why Tillson Industrial delivers precise, strain-free mechanical connections that are built to hold under pressure.

What We Do

We provide mechanical M.E.P. (Mechanical, Equipment, Piping) connection services for industrial rotating and utility equipment.

Our crews specialize in making the final tie-in between your base-mounted systems and their utility lines—aligned, anchored, torqued, and verified.

Our scope includes:

Mechanical tie-ins for pumps, skids, compressors, and motors
Pipe strain relief and flex joint installation
Anchor bolt layout, base setting, and grouting (if needed)
Suction and discharge piping connections
Structural support for piping and equipment
Final DBSE alignment, torque, and soft foot correction
Utility coordination: air, water, steam, and drain mechanical interfaces
Startup support for flushing, rotation check, or leak validation

What we don’t do:

Electrical connections, conduit, or instrumentation. Plumbing-specific utilities. We focus strictly on the mechanical side—and we do it with zero room for error.

Why It Matters

A misaligned pipe connection is more than a nuisance—it’s a failure waiting to happen.

Pipe strain destroys pump seals, distorts baseplates, and introduces vibration into systems that were perfectly aligned before final bolt-up. You don’t just risk leaks—you risk misalignment that slowly eats away at your equipment from the inside out.

Improper M.E.P. tie-ins can lead to:

Shaft misalignment and premature seal failure
Grout cracking and anchor bolt distortion
Leaks, vibration, and repeated maintenance calls
Failed startups, missed turnover dates, and rework costs

At Tillson, we don’t just “connect it.” We align it, anchor it, and verify it—so the job doesn’t come back to haunt you three months later.

How We Get It Done

1. Field Walkdown & Scope Review
We start with a full jobsite walkdown to assess tie-in points, base conditions, access, piping layout, anchor locations, and coordination needs. If the plan has holes, we raise the flag early and propose real solutions.

2. Base Preparation & Equipment Setting
We install anchor bolts, shim or level as needed, and grout baseplates using Chockfast® or cementitious materials. Equipment is placed to meet DBSE and alignment targets—no exceptions.

3. Mechanical Piping Tie-Ins
We install suction and discharge piping, flex joints, and supports with proper strain relief. Gaskets, flange hardware, and bolt torque are installed per spec, and flange faces are verified for flatness and concentricity.

4. Final Alignment & Verification
Once tie-ins are complete, we laser-align rotating systems, correct any induced strain or soft foot, and verify all fasteners, DBSE dimensions, and equipment readiness. Nothing moves on without documented tolerances.

5. Startup Support & Pre-Commissioning
We support system flushing, rotation checks, leak detection, and mechanical standby during test runs—partnering with your internal teams and utility contractors for a smooth turnover.

Where We Work

Tillson’s M.E.P. connection services are trusted across:

Whether you’re setting a single pump or tying in a dozen skids, we’re the mechanical team that gets the job done right the first time.

The Tillson Approach

“Drop and go” isn’t in our vocabulary.

Other crews move on once the equipment is set. We stay until it’s aligned, anchored, and ready to run. Because we know the fastest way to cause delays is to rush the mechanical finish.

We don’t install problems. We install permanence.

If you’re planning a system startup or commissioning new rotating equipment—call Tillson to make sure your mechanical tie-ins don’t become your next failure point.