Uses
Machinery movers are used for lifting, moving, landing, assembling or erecting large & heavy machines or loads in the manufacturing, automobile, mining and food & beverage industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the points to consider before unloading the equipment?
Before loading or unloading equipment, operators should ensure the load is properly packaged. For example, if dollies are being used, they must be in good condition and perfectly secured to the load. The dolly itself should be suitable for the equipment to be transported.
How do you lift a dolly upstairs?
For lifting a dolly upstairs, slide the flat base of the hand truck below your item. Now, strap the item safely to the upright support of the hand truck and while gripping the handles firmly, tilt the hand truck towards you for balancing the weight on the wheels. Finally, walk backwards while going upstairs and pulling the hand truck up to one stair at a time.
How much load can you move with a dolly?
You can use furniture dollies when you need to move a dresser, couch, desk or other big equipment. It is commonly used for applications involving heavy and bulky items where a simple utility dolly is not recommended. With these machinery movers, you can typically handle loads up to 132,000 lb.
What is the difference between a dolly and a hand cart?
Dollies come in various designs and sizes for various tasks, but they all have a platform with two axles and four wheels. Carts are ideal for moving several items at one time. Also, dollies are flat, so items need to be lifted onto them.
What is the difference between a machine mover and a rigger?
In industrial and construction operations, a machine mover is suitable for erecting, moving, assembling, aligning, levelling and relocating equipment & machinery and a rigger can move any kind of load.
A rigger is a skilled-craft professional who engages in the lifting and moving of large objects, whereas a machinery mover specializes in machinery and equipment that may additionally require assembly, erection, levelling and aligning.
How often do the machinery movers require industrial maintenance?
Typically, machine movers need industrial maintenance twice a year during slow times.