Transporting and Delivering Manufacturing Equipment
Equipment Transport
Whether you’ve purchased new manufacturing equipment for your facility or are planning on buying used stainless steel processing equipment, the way you transport that equipment makes a big difference. Professional transportation services are essential to ensuring that the equipment arrives undamaged and ready to operate as expected. When you purchase reconfigured or refabricated stainless-steel equipment from Zwirner Equipment Company, our quality promise includes guaranteeing that your equipment is loaded, secured, and transported professionally. There is a right way and a wrong way to ship equipment, and the wrong way may result in your new equipment arriving at the manufacturing plant damaged. When equipment is damaged in transit, the purchaser is forced to file a claim with the freight company while also fixing the equipment – expending valuable time and resources. In this article, we examine the importance of protecting your commercial equipment investment from purchase to installation. If the transportation services are substandard, you can lose a substantial amount of money before your machine ever arrives on site.
Transport Your Commercial Equipment Correctly
The transportation of a reconditioned stainless steel storage tank – or any other piece of manufacturing equipment you purchase – necessitates specific handling. In order to prevent any in-transit damage to your equipment, look for a company that:
utilizes air ride trailers to safeguard the equipment, providing protection from the jarring movements of traditional truck trailers
loads equipment onto the trailer utilizing a rigger
secures the equipment properly, such as using horizontal custom cradles to transport silos, and tying down the equipment utilizing eyelets at the top and bottom of the tank
secures stainless steel/epoxy-coated horizontal tanks and processing vats using nylon straps
Purchasers of industrial equipment must consider not only buying the right piece, but then protecting the purchase until it is properly installed at their facility. One of the best ways to make sure your equipment is transported correctly is to purchase from Zwirner Equipment Company. We are committed to developing innovative best practices when loading and securing every single piece of equipment from our inventory. We supervise the entire process personally, and if a truck driver will not – or cannot – secure the equipment in accordance with our strict standards, we will not agree to release the equipment as we won’t risk the potential of the equipment arriving damaged. To learn more about our commitment to professional equipment transportation, contact us today.
There is a Wrong Way to Ship Manufacturing Equipment
Many truck drivers, especially those who are not familiar with this type of equipment and the commercial manufacturing space, often employ inappropriate/ inadequate straps or chains. In other situations, they may fasten the tanks or homogenizers incorrectly – even after the correct tie-down procedure for this type of equipment is explained to them. Careless treatment of the equipment will almost certainly result in significant damage to your reconfigured or reconditioned equipment purchase. The best way to ensure your equipment arrives safely is to work with an industry leader known for quality.
Trust a Company with Full-Service Beginning to End
Purchasing a quality piece of manufacturing equipment is a great start, but ensuring safe transport and installation is equally essential. If your company is in the market for reconfigured stainless-steel equipment, Zwirner Equipment Company can provide the comprehensive range of services you need. From working with our clients to find the right piece of equipment, to customization and fabrication, we ensure quality and accuracy. By supervising the transportation and installation, we guarantee that the equipment is in optimum working condition. By providing ongoing maintenance services, we build a relationship of trust with our clients. You won’t find a more dedicated, professional team in the industry – call Zwirner Equipment today.
When you purchase reconfigured or refabricated stainless-steel equipment from Zwirner Equipment Company, our quality promise includes guaranteeing that your equipment is loaded, secured, and transported professionally. There is a right way and a wrong way to ship equipment, and the wrong way may result in your new equipment arriving at the manufacturing plant damaged. When equipment is damaged in transit, the purchaser is forced to file a claim with the freight company while also fixing the equipment – expending valuable time and resources. In this article, we examine the importance of protecting your commercial equipment investment from purchase to installation. If the transportation services are substandard, you can lose a substantial amount of money before your machine ever arrives on site.
