When a customer buys a large extruder machine, the real work is not just loading it on a truck; it’s getting it inside the facility and setting it exactly where it needs to run.
In this video, we are moving a 3.5” Davis Standard extruder and positioning it using remote control skates. This allows us to position the extruder exactly where we want it, inch by inch. Utilizing this technology at our disposal eliminates the space constraints you often find when positioning with a forklift and provides a smoother experience.
Why Remote Control Skates Are Such A Game Changer For Indoor Moves
• Fine control at low speed, forward, reverse, and steering
so that the machine can be lined up accurately
• Safer spacing, the operator can stand back with a clear view instead of being
tight to pinch points
• Better navigation indoors, proper for narrow aisles, doorways, and turns near
other equipment
• Reduced risk to floors and equipment when compared to dragging or forcing a
load
What We Look For Before The Move
Every facility is different, so we plan around the constraints before the machine ever comes off the truck.
• We check door width and height clearance, aisle clearance,
and turning radius
• Condition of the load path, including transitions, joints, and slopes
• Requirements of the final position, centerline, downstream tie-in, and
service clearance
• Orientation of power and control cabinets for easy startup and maintenance