With in-depth knowledge of your own industry and machinery, it may be tempting to think that you can simply hire a general moving contractor and DIY your plant relocation. However, a professional industrial machinery moving company does more than just provide forklifts and manpower. Instead, it provides an end-to-end solution from planning and logistics to staging, positioning, and commissioning support.
Creates an Engineered Moving Plan
Every relocation, whether across town or across the globe, begins with an engineered moving plan. The mover evaluates equipment dimensions, weight, and center of gravity; identifies facility constraints and obstacles, plans lift paths and transportation routes, considers staging and installation sequence, and determines what equipment and which expert teams to deploy.
Uses Specialized Rigging Equipment
Forklifts are useful, but they have their limitations. A professional industrial machinery moving company can employ the use of heavy-duty gantries, overhead cranes, hydraulic skidding and more. They take into consideration not only the machinery being moved, but also the limitations of the space, the load-bearing capacity of workshop floors, the presence of obstacles, the slopes of ramps, and more.
Once the machinery has been removed from the facility, loading and unloading onto trucks and container vans can be a whole other ordeal. Proper packaging and stabilization, load balancing, and controlled lifting techniques all come into play.
Using an experienced crew reduces the risks of damage and loss.
Performs Precision Machinery Placement
Advanced industrial machinery often has tight tolerances in terms of positioning. They must be aligned and leveled accurately to ensure optimal operations and avoid premature wear and failure.
Equipment is staged in sequence based on the moving and installation plan, optimizing the installation process by minimizing congestion and eliminating unnecessary movements.
Once everything is in place, an industrial machinery moving company not only performs complex millwright work but also ensures that all work is documented and available for the commissioning process.
Reduces Risk
A professional moving company can manage the whole installation process from the first call to final commissioning. Fewer handoffs mean less risk and a single experienced and accountable team on site. This translates to less risk of damage and loss, less undue downtime and delays, and fewer safety risks as well.
Manages Regulatory Requirements
An industrial moving company will be familiar with regulatory requirements for moving equipment across state lines and even borders.
Considerations for crossing state lines:
- Oversize and Overweight limits
- Route Planning and Approval
- Escort Vehicle Requirements
- FMCSA and DOT Compliance
Consideration for crossing the border:
- Export Documentation
- Customs Clearance
- Tariff Treatment
- Insurance
- Transportation Regulations on the Other Side
Industrial equipment relocation involves far more than just loading and transportation. It demands proper planning, engineering expertise, specialized rigging, precision installation, and regulatory knowledge. Partnering with an experienced industrial machinery moving company like AK Industrial Contractors, Inc. helps protect valuable assets, maintain safety, and minimize production downtime. Whether you’re relocating a single machine or an entire facility across state lines or across the border, call 501-268-7827 or visit AKIC.us to learn more.