Office equipment, furniture, appliances, machinery parts… different businesses may need to move diverse heavy items every day. Most of these items pose various unique logistics issues when it’s time to move, load, and unload.
With hundreds of workplace injuries and fatalities being reported every year, safety has become a key concern in all hauling scenarios.
Working smarter, not harder, is something to keep in mind when moving heavy equipment. This means working with the right tools to make it easier and safer to move heavy equipment. Here are some tools to keep an eye on if your goal includes moving heavy equipment cost-effectively.
Tool #1- Forklift
Forklifts are very useful when moving heavy equipment to and from a destination within the same job site. Its primary purpose is to haul heavy loads for a short distance. It’s used to move heavy goods, pallets, equipment, and materials. Due to their sturdy weight, size, and composition, forklifts can be used in factories, construction sites, industrial units, and warehouses.
Tool #2-Air Lifting Jacks
Air lifting jacks can come in handy for anyone who doesn’t have access to forklifts. Air lift jacks by Hovair Systems prove an ideal solution for loads that need to be at a certain level to operate efficiently.
They can be used to perform various functions like lifting loads or machinery, adjusting loads to suit operations, or dropping orders on different wheel sets or leveling pads.
They are also useful in lifting corners of heavy machinery to enable roller skids or skates to be placed underneath conveniently. You can use single or multiple lifting jacks, depending on what you need to lift.
Tool #3- Hand Truck Dollies
With proper calculations of weight and load, hand truck dollies are used for moving heavy pieces of equipment. Their central load-bearing plate requires less power to move and most can rotate omnidirectionally. Their strong frame and sturdy bearing make them a reliable option for rigging applications.
The key benefit of using hand truck dollies is their anti-slip surface, which provides a high coefficient of friction, allowing you to protect machinery from slipping out of place. Adjustable transport dollies will ensure that you’ll never have system failures from detached components.
Tool #4- Air Bearings
Ideal for heavy machinery with uneven weight distribution, air bearings have revolutionized load handling as a safer and easier alternative. Equipment is lifted over the floor with the help of an air compressor, generating a continuous airflow to inflate the connected bearing elements. This provides a low friction interface between the two surfaces, literally allowing the heavy machines to float across the surface.
Using air bearings, movers can avoid the problems associated with bearings like wear, lubricant handling, and friction. It offers adaptable positioning to fit any load, allowing it to be moved effortlessly over a thin cushion of air. It is perfect for hazardous areas where spark-free operations are required.
Let Hovair Systems Help You Make Heavy Loads Moving Easier and Safer
There are various ways to move heavy equipment or loads. Choosing which way is most suitable comes down to several factors, such as how heavy it is and where you’re moving it. It’s best to consult professional load movers to understand which tools you need to invest in to reduce injuries, fatalities, and costly errors that could impede your bottom line.
Hovair Systems is a manufacturer of top-quality heavy machinery lifting equipment and load handling systems that allow you to effortlessly move heavy loads. We have been in the industry for over five decades and are licensed to offer lifting & rigging equipment, durable air bearings, air beams, industrial turntable systems, automated guided vehicles, vehicle turntables, air bearing modules, air caster weight management solutions, air compressor tools, air bearing kits, heavy load management devices, paper roll handling technology, automobile turntables, and many other innovative heavy load carriers for moving heavy machinery at cost-effective rates.
You can rely on our air-powered solutions for moving the heaviest loads omni-directionally via ergonomic means of positioning to transport loads that otherwise require lots of force to move.
Give us a call or email us to find more information about ergonomic equipment moving systems that will maximize worker safety with efficient tools that comply with safety regulations.