Top Things to look out for when moving Heavy Machinery

Relocating not-so-heavy goods are itself a challenge, and when the time comes to move heavy machinery from your old factory location to the new one or moving it for repairs, can be a daunting task for the owners, but with the right set of skills and experience moving heavy machinery that weighs over a ton can be a simple task. But there are a lot of things that needed to be done forehand to make sure everything goes accordingly.

1.Proper Planning

Without proper planning, everything can end in disaster, and when moving heavy machinery you want to avoid everything that can go wrong. Make a list of everything that can cause harm to the machinery, write down everything that can affect the relocation process. The best step is to consult with a logistics and relocation service provider, to cover all the aspects as their work experience will cover everything that we may miss. Write down the list of subsidiary accessories that go with the heavy machinery, make a note of the dimensions of all the machinery that you are planning to allocate, as it will be important to choose the carrier according to the dimension and the weight.

2. The type of machinery you are planning to relocate

When to comes to moving tall and heavy machinery there are strict guidelines to follow set down by the government. Depending on how tall and heavy they are, the service provider has to bring in equipments that are capable of lifting and moving the machinery. The logistics and service provider also has to bring in a certified mechanic to make sure that the moving process doesn’t damage the machinery as well as to dismantle all the possible parts.

3. Safety Protocols

By safety, we are referring to the protocols that must be followed during the loading, transportation, and unloading process. There are a lot of safety protocols to follow during the loading like maintaining a safe distance, making sure the crane is not operating past its weight limit. During transportation, there are multiple checks to do from time to time, like checking if all the harnesses are tight, the machinery is in line and not tilted to one side. The shipping carrier can handle the long-distance journey and the presence of a mechanic.

4. Ensure packaging is as per the set standards

During the transportation, we need to make the machinery is protected from the wrath of mother nature, from the scorching heat that can cause the paint to fade away, rain can lead to the formation of rust, and hail can cause dents. So it is really important to pack the machinery in a protective box that is able to withstand the wear and tear during the long journey and use protective wraps made for industrial purposes to absorb any shock impact.

5. Final Step

Once the machinery is at the new location, scan for any signs of physical damage that may have happened during the journey, turn on the machinery in the presence of a certified mechanic to make sure everything is functioning as it should be and there is no loose bolt or nuts or any ear numbing sounds.

Conclusion

With the right logistics and relocation service and with proper planning moving any type of heavy machinery is easy. Sure, there are a lot of things that can go wrong, but that is where choosing the right service provider with years of experience and proper planning comes into effect. It is a time-consuming process that has to de dealt with, the utmost care and precision so as to avoid any harm to both the machinery and the public during the transportation journey.