Moving heavy and awkward machinery and other similar loads is made much easier with machine moving skates. We are able to offer numerous variations to cope with different sized loads. By the trusted Steerman, Viper and Yale brands. With load handling capacities up to 48 tonne and pricing from around £92.07 our machine skates area cost effective piece of lifting gear.
Why Use Machine Moving Skates?
When it comes to moving heavy machinery, appliances, cabinets and other large loads, physically moving them by manual labour alone will be extremely difficult if not impossible.
Slip one or more machine moving skates underneath and the task becomes much easier, quicker and safer. So reduce your risk of physical strains and injuries and buy some machine moving skates today. They are one of the handiest pieces of equipment to keep around and take up little space.
Using Machine Moving Skates
Machine skates can be utilised in the majority of areas as long as the ground in fairly flat and relatively smooth.
We are often asked how to get the skates under particularly heavy loads! It is often the case that pushing the top of the load to tilt it slightly is enough to slip a skate under. Sometimes this is not enough so a crow bar can be used for extra leverage. Machine skates work extremely well with our roller crow bar; a crow bar with wheels. The wheels enable easier, smoother movements. Whilst the wider, slimmer foot plate enables it to slide under loads easier. Longer handles also mean more leverage with less effort. Alternatively jacks can be beneficial, especially with larger loads.
Once you have your skates in position the load can be pushed around and easily manoeuvred into its new position.
Often it is necessary to use more than one skate. It will depend on the size and weight of your load. But it must be stable before attempting to move the load.
Machine Skate Options
There are numerous types of machine skates on the market, some of which are sold as kits. Lifting Gear Store has chosen the Viper brand products for this category for cost effectiveness, high capacities and reliability. Steerman skates are a long standing design which are tried and trusted.
Firstly we have two Viper VRS models, one with 3 wheels and a 2 tonne capacity and one with 5 wheels and a 4 tonne capacity. Both come with easy positioning handles and a central turntable for easy load positioning.
Secondly we have the Viper VMMS heavy duty machine moving skates. These have top capacities of 48 tonnes and come as a kit with four key pieces -one steerable section, one removable handle and two rear/trailing skates. Take a look at the relevant product pages below where you will find much more information including technical data.
We have multiple skate models from the Steerman brand including heavy duty models (SX); fixed wheel (LF); steerable skates (LFL), and Caterpillar track kits (SCS). Also available is the Yale LX skate kit.If you have any specific requirements for your load moving task then please get in touch, we can supply many types of load moving equipment including pallet trucks, scissor lift tables, furniture movers and more. Our prices are usually hard to beat for quality products, all of which are fully tested and certified.
Our team are always happy to answer any questions you may have so call 01384 76961 today.
Machine Moving Skates FAQ'S
What are Machine Skates?
Machine skates may also be called load moving skates and simply put they are wheeled platforms which slide under the load so it can be moved around more easily.
How many Machine Skates do I need?
The number of machine skates needed depends on the size of the load. To make sure the load is evenly balanced 2, 3 or 4 skates may be required.
What are the Different Types of Load Moving Skates
There are 3 key types of load moving skates, fixed wheel, steerable wheel and caterpillar tracks
