Heavy machinery moving is a complex process. In order to move heavy machinery safely and effectively, specific equipment is required. Before the project starts, you need to consider what tools and equipment you will need.
Let’s take a look at some of the essential equipment that is used to move heavy machinery.
Lifting Tools
Equipment needs to be loaded onto the transportation vehicle first. It’s heavy, which makes it somewhat difficult to lift by yourself. You need the right lifting equipment to get it up there. This equipment is also used at the other end to put the machinery into place.
Some crucial lifting equipment includes:
Lifting Wedges
Often there is only a small amount of clearance between the floor and the bottom of the equipment. Using a lifting wedge allows you to gain more clearance so you can insert the next piece of equipment.
Jacks
Hydraulic lifting jacks are an extremely versatile lifting tool. However, there are many variations used for lifting
Machine Skates
Machine skates are also referred to as dollies, load skates, or roller skids. This tool allows you to move heavy loads across the ground on rollers. They need a smooth, flat surface to work effectively, however.
Skidding System
Skidding systems are used if the load is too heavy for machine skates and where it’s not practical to use a hydraulic gantry. It allows you to move a load across a preconstructed, low-friction track using a series of hydraulic push-pull cylinders.
Portable Gantries
When compared to other types of heavy machinery moving equipment, portable gantries provide the most lifting power. They are generally used for much heavier loads such as generators, transformers, turbines, or printing equipment
Forklifts
Forklifts are a very common piece of lifting equipment. They can lift loads ranging from 2000 pounds up to hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Cranes
Cranes are one of the most vital pieces of equipment in heavy machinery moving. They are used to move bulky, heavy loads
Transportation Equipment
Transportation equipment is a fairly vital part of heavy machinery moving – it wouldn’t go anywhere without it! There are a few common vehicles that are used to move heavy equipment.
Trucks, Trailers
Trucks and trailers are the most common method of transporting equipment. Trucks can be single, double, or triple axle, depending on the weight of the machinery being moved. Specialty trailers, such as low beds and tilt deck trailers
Flatbed Trucks
Flatbed trucks are just what they sound like – trucks with flatbeds. They are available in lengths ranging from 40’ to 53’ or longer, depending on what they are needed for. Loads on these require some form of tying down, with chains, clamps, or straps, in order to prevent it from falling off.
Contact Ken’s Crane Service for Heavy Machinery Moving in Winnipeg
Moving heavy machinery is a complex process that requires the right tools, skilled operators, and strict adherence to safety protocols. The best way to ensure your heavy machinery is moved successfully and without incident is to call a credentialed and experienced professional heavy machinery moving company. Ken’s Crane Service is Winnipeg’s best, having nearly 100 years of experience, and the team is COR® certified. Contact us today for a quote.
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