Guide to Hauling Industrial & Manufacturing Machines
Moving industrial equipment is a process with many necessary steps that you must complete to ensure the load is transported safely and effectively with as little downtime as possible. If you need rigging services in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware or New Jersey, come to the professionals at Equip Trucking. Read more about our heavy machine hauling services below and request a quote today.
Industries That Need Rigging Services for Machinery
There are a variety of industries that use heavy equipment requiring specialized moving services, such as:
- Mining: The mining industry uses heavy equipment that must be transported with a rigging service.
- Power plants: Power plants have generators and other large equipment that need professional transportation services to move.
- Construction: Construction companies generally have a lot of heavy equipment on hand that needs to be transported from one job site to the next.
- Metalworking: For big projects in the metalworking business, use big transportation equipment to do the job.
- Manufacturing:A manufacturing plant often has heavy containers for imports, exports and more, as well as precision machinery that must be moved with care.
- Health care: Professional heavy machine transport vehicles have the temperature control features required for some delicate health care equipment.
Organizing and Packing Machinery for Moving
The first step in the moving process is to organize and pack your equipment. Organization is vital for streamlining the entire moving process so there are no issues later on. This step involves disassembling the machine and conducting an inspection of all parts. Document the process with photos, video or a list of all of the pieces involved and how they go together — this resource will be helpful later on when reassembling the machine.
After organization, the parts must be packaged. Packaging techniques vary depending on factors like the nature of the cargo and how it’s being transported. Use a type of packaging that will do the best job for the lowest cost. Once things are packed, create a list so you know the location of each part.
Transportation Vehicles for Industrial Equipment
Your cargo cannot be transported on just any vehicle. It is best to match your transportation needs to a truck that will handle the load safely and securely. To select a vehicle, consider the dimensions and weight of your load first, then look into which vehicles will transport it best.
Common transportation methods for industrial equipment include:
- Flatbed trailers: The flatbed trailer works well for smaller shipments. It can accommodate loads up to 8.5 feet tall, 8.5 feet wide and weighing less than 48,000 pounds.
- Removable gooseneck (RGN) trailer: The RGN trailer has a low sitting well and high weight capacity, so it’s the best choice for oversize loads. Loads can be up to 11.5 feet tall, 8.5 feet wide and 29 feet in length. Weights of over 80,000 pounds are manageable with this trailer.
- Step deck trailer: The step deck trailer is lower to the ground and has more versatility than the flatbed trailer. It will carry loads up to 10 feet tall, 8.5 feet wide and 48 feet long and support weights up to 48,000 pounds.
State and Federal Regulations for Heavy Machine Rigging and Transport
Any industrial machine moves need to follow state and federal laws to avoid fines and keep the load — as well as the roadways — safe. Look up these rules and make sure that you are following them. Large pieces of equipment, like cranes and bulldozers, may be considered “wide loads” if they are over the limits for height, width, length and weight. These loads must follow particular regulations.
Before you start moving, be sure to take additional steps such as:
- Covering smokestacks with a tarp to prevent debris from getting inside
- Latching all doors so they won’t open while on the road
- Unhooking the batteries so the machine will power up at the new site
Move Your Industrial Machinery With Equip Trucking
Equip Trucking is the tri-state area’s trusted name for moving heavy equipment. Whether you need to move an entire warehouse or one piece of equipment, we will do the job in accordance with your schedule and guidelines.
With our turnkey solutions, we will handle every step of the process. Choose Equip Trucking for our decades of experience, professional staff and specialized equipment — all available to move your machinery.
Request a Quote for Rigging Services for Machinery
Equip Trucking has the industrial machinery movers near you to get the job done quickly and safely, using the best tools and techniques available. We will haul any size and brand of equipment — there is no job we can’t do! Request a quote for your move on our website today.