I believe that all company pays great attention to ship large equipment. Large equipment involves expensive pricing, and its transportation cost is much higher than normal. From this article, we provide 3 factors and some tips to transport large equipment.
I. 3 Factors Affects Shipping Large Equipment
a. Transportation Environment:
● Stacker
● Pallet Jack
● Lift Truck
● General Tilt Standard: 0~30 degrees
b. Transportation Route:
● Pay attention to slope and inclination angle
● Is there any obstacle?
● Window, Door Width, Elevator, Walkway Width and Corner
c. Installation Environment:
● Fixed Indeed
● Level
II. Packaging Style
In addition to the 3 factors mentioned above, here are the following common packaging styles for equipment packaging:
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| Wooden Packing | Fix on The Pallet | Packaging Belt to Fix Carton on Pallet | With Ramp |
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※ You can use a ramp to transport expensive equipment.
III. Common Mistakes
In the transportation of large equipment, every step and procedure is very crucial. If the handler does not follow the procedure, it may cause serious consequences.
Here are the common mistakes as transporting large equipment:
- Transported by untraining individuals or companies
- Rough or quick loading and unloading
- Failure to follow standard handling procedures
- The packaging or fixing method fails to achieve the function of protecting the goods
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| No Fixed as Lifting | Failure to Follow SOP by Pallet Jack | Open with Safety Protection | Not fixed in the Container |
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IV. The Correct Operating Lifting Platform
The 3 steps in the figure below are the correct steps for the operation of the truck lift table:
V. Proper Handling and Suggestions
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The following are our suggestions for handling large equipment:
● Loaders have professional training and practical experience in product handling
● Inspect Product Appearance
● Check conditions and display of the impact indicator and tilt indicator
● Those who use the designated transport company will not accept subcontracting
● Check whether the lifting platform (if used) has sufficient load capacity
● Use logistics belt and canvas to fix the product on the truck
● There must be enough trained personnel to carry out the final internal delivery on the truck
● Notify customers 24 hours before delivery
VI. Symbols or Warning Labels on Packaging
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| Center of Gravity | This Side Up | Fragile & This Side Up | Face Up (DO NOT DUMP) | Fragile (This Side Up) |
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| Tilt Indicator | Multiple Angles Tilt Indicator | Impact Indicator |
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