Move heavy loads on machine skates
Machine skates are often used to temporarily mobilise and move heavy loads. Machine moving skates are frequently used in plant machinery installation or machine relocation projects.
Historically machinery installation companies would use either a tirfor to pull the load into position or, simply rely on manpower to push the load into position.
Pulling a heavy load on skates into position using a tirfor is an extremely time-consuming operation that risks repetitive strain injury (RSI). Alternatively, pushing a heavy load on machine skates into place using manpower alone risks injury to those exerting themselves.
Using a Power Pusher to push heavy loads on skates is both cost-effective and significantly reduces the risk of staff injury. The base machine in the Power Pusher range creates over 4,000N of push force (20 times the HSE maximum push force guidance for a single person).
Incorporating a Power Pusher into your standard working practice also assists client acceptance when completing RAMS documentation.
All of our machines are completely self-contained with no trailing cables or air lines and can be easily transported to/from site in the back of a van.
The Power Pusher range battery capacity is suitable for all-day usage and, during extended periods of use, can be re-charged on-site from either a 110V or 220V electrical supply.
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