Horizontal movement of transformers with a low insertion space
Moving industrial objects and installations of exceptional sizes and with a low insertion space. Commissioned by Collett, Holmatro supplied an extreme low and lightweight Skidding System that can be easily handled by one person without the need for a forklift or extra equipment.
Commissioned by: Collett
Location: United Kingdom
Situation
A rapid increase can be observed in the demand for the movement of industrial objects and installations of exceptional sizes and weights. In view of the limited space in which these objects, such as generators, transformers and medical equipment, are generally positioned, the use of a crane is not one of the standard options.
Challenge
Collett was looking for a 200 tonnes skidding system constructed from low weight parts (2 persons max to lift), with a high skidding speed and obviously the system needs to be safe.
Solution
Holmatro designed and produced an extremely lightweight, fast and easy to set up skidding system that could be easily carried, handled and positioned by one or two persons without the need for a forklift or the use of extra equipment. The maximum capacity of the system is 200 tonnes, assuming two skidding units are used. The total construction height is just 56 mm (2.20 inches).
The essence of a skidding system is that relatively little force is required to move a heavy load horizontally. The tracks are easy to connect to each other by a click system. With a handle on the push-pull unit the push or pull direction of Holmatro’s lightweight Skidding System can be switched in a split of a second. The return line of the push-pull cylinders (each with a capacity of 10 tons) is internal, which significantly reduces the chances of this being damaged.
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