When transporting heavy machinery in a production hall, manufacturers, transport companies and processing companies regularly face major challenges. There are often no overhead cranes or other lifting devices available, which makes the transportation process more difficult. The machines usually weigh several tons and require special lifting and transport equipment designed for heavy loads. It is crucial to find a solution that not only ensures the safety of employees, but also minimizes the risk of damage to the machines.
A proven method is to first lift the machines using hydraulic machine jacks. These powerful devices allow heavy loads to be lifted safely and brought to the desired height. Once the machines are lifted, special trolleys are used to facilitate transportation.
Depending on the weight of the machines, a wide variety of undercarriages are used. Manual undercarriages can be used for lighter machines, allowing easy handling and safe maneuvering. Towing vehicles are the preferred choice for heavier machines. The transport trolleys are simply attached to the towing vehicle using a suitable drawbar and transported.
For use in particularly confined spaces, rotating trolleys can be used. These trolleys can be rotated through 360°, which enables high maneuverability. In addition, the swivel castors have a narrow width, which reduces the steering and turning resistance of the trolleys to a minimum. This means that the trolleys can also be moved manually with ease.
Servo trolleys are another solution in this area. These trolleys combine the advantages of gyro trolleys and rigid trolleys in a single cassette. As a result, they offer a wide range of applications and maximum flexibility.
Servo trolleys can be used both as steering gears and trolleys. These multifunctional properties enable the trolleys to be optimally adapted to the respective requirements and to handle various transportation tasks.
For particularly heavy machines or in particularly confined spaces, electrically powered trolleys are also available to ensure efficient and safe transportation. Operation by radio remote control allows the machines to be positioned with pinpoint accuracy from a safe distance.
The ease of use of the lifting and transport equipment is a decisive factor when choosing the right solution. It is important that the devices are user-friendly and intuitive to operate in order to minimize the workload and make the transport process efficient.
As a rule, a 3-point support is used to ensure stability. The trolleys are placed at 3 specific positions on the machine to ensure stable support. However, it is also possible to use a 4-point support with tandem trolleys if additional support points are required. This may be particularly necessary if the weight distribution is uneven or if the machine can only be picked up at the corner points. The tandem undercarriages consist of two steering units attached to each other and arranged parallel to each other. If even more support points are required, the machine can be additionally supported with gyro trolleys. This is often the case with very long machines or systems consisting of several parts.
Yes, it is possible to use several lifting devices at the same time. However, this requires the use of external pumps and synchronous pressure units. External pumps provide the hydraulic pressure required to move the lifting devices, while synchronous thrusters ensure that all lifting devices work in a synchronized and coordinated manner. This creates a uniform lifting effect and ensures stability during the lifting process.
Yes, the castors on the trolleys are suitable for use on different floors. There are different types of castors that have been specially developed for different areas of use. Polyamide castors are ideal for even and smooth industrial floors without dirt or chips. Polyurethane castors are suitable for even and smooth industrial floors with or without impurities as well as for industrial floors with impurities and minor unevenness. Steel castors are the right choice for poor floor conditions with heavy soiling. These robust castors are able to withstand high loads and offer excellent resistance to abrasion and wear.
