Nuclear Navy
Partnering with KEEL means benefiting from our expertise in supporting naval programs like Virginia and Columbia-class submarines, with excellence and precision from start to finish.
Precision, reliability, and innovation for mission-critical projects.
At KEEL, we excel in delivering large, mission-critical steel fabrications using advanced welding and construction techniques. Our expertise meets the stringent NAVSEA nuclear requirements, ensuring the safety and reliability of both surface and undersea naval platforms. We’ve contributed to the construction of Virginia and Columbia-class submarines, as well as Ford and Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. With a commitment to precision and excellence, we provide innovative solutions that support mission-critical naval programs, keeping your projects on course from start to finish.
What We Do
Our team of certified welders, engineers, and inspectors specialize in making sure every aspect of our work is built to meet NAVSEA’s demanding requirements. We use advanced techniques and cutting-edge equipment to guarantee that every fabrication, component, and assembly is built with precision, ensuring the durability, reliability, and performance to face the toughest challenges.
Technologies
- Complex Forming and Rolling
- 300 Ton Heavy Transporter
In the outsized world of aircraft carriers and naval platforms, every weld matters. KEEL specializes in crafting large, mission-critical steel fabrications using advanced welding and construction techniques to meet stringent naval standards.
We have deep water access located on the Intra-Coastal waterway, approximately twenty (20) miles south of Charleston, accessed at the mouth of the Edisto River. We can accommodate vessels and barges up to 380 foot length by approximately 72 foot width with up to a fifteen (15) foot draft.
Features
- 48-acre Facility Along Intracoastal Waterway
- 150,000-sq-ft Fabrication Facility
- End-launch Cradle for Up to 370’ x 72’ Barge
By combining the latest technologies with our specialized expertise, our integration and outfitting capabilities make sure your ship is ready to perform in the most demanding conditions. From advanced hull fabrication to the installation of a wide-range of complex systems, our expert craftsmanship, stringent quality control, and adherence to military specifications give you the peace of mind to know it’s been done right.
With a highly adaptable production environment, a wide array of multifunction machinery and a cross-trained team of machining and manufacturing professionals, KEEL stands ready to efficiently and cost-effectively tackle your custom products and short-run production.
NAVSEA Specification
Built to be tested.
Our team of certified welders, engineers, and inspectors specialize in making sure every aspect of our work is built to meet NAVSEA’s demanding requirements. We use advanced techniques and cutting-edge equipment to guarantee that every fabrication, component, and assembly is built with precision, ensuring the durability, reliability, and performance to face the toughest challenges.
Technologies
Complex Forming and Rolling
300 Ton Heavy Transporter
NAVSEA Welding
The strongest welds for the toughest jobs.
In the outsized world of aircraft carriers and naval platforms, every weld matters. KEEL specializes in crafting large, mission-critical steel fabrications using advanced welding and construction techniques to meet stringent naval standards.
Deep Water Access
We have deep water access located on the Intra-Coastal waterway, approximately twenty (20) miles south of Charleston, accessed at the mouth of the Edisto River. We can accommodate vessels and barges up to 380 foot length by approximately 72 foot width with up to a fifteen (15) foot draft.
Features
48-acre Facility Along Intracoastal Waterway
150,000-sq-ft Fabrication Facility
End-launch Cradle for Up to 370’ x 72’ Barge
Integration & Outfitting
We ensure your naval vessels are mission-ready.
By combining the latest technologies with our specialized expertise, our integration and outfitting capabilities make sure your ship is ready to perform in the most demanding conditions. From advanced hull fabrication to the installation of a wide-range of complex systems, our expert craftsmanship, stringent quality control, and adherence to military specifications give you the peace of mind to know it’s been done right.
Custom Builds
If you need it, we can build it.
With a highly adaptable production environment, a wide array of multifunction machinery and a cross-trained team of machining and manufacturing professionals, KEEL stands ready to efficiently and cost-effectively tackle your custom products and short-run production.
Classified Functionality
We keep your information confidential.
We follow ITAR and NNPI guidelines and are working towards CMMC compliance once published. With secure facilities and a highly trained team, KEEL provides production security for even the most sensitive projects.
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Insights
Resources
Columbia-Class Nuclear Submarine Case Study
KEEL Invests $34.5M into Expanding Michigan Facilities and Capabilities
