System for moving large Skids w/ (1) forklift
System for moving large Skids w/ (1) forklift
(OP)
Hey guys, I am brainstorming and trying to come up with an idea on how (at my work place) we can move large structural skids around the yard without having to use (2) forklifts (one on each end of the skid). Its only a matter of time before one is dropped. I am talking about large W12x53# skids that are up to 60 feet long and 14 feet at our largest. Normal size is probably 40 foot long and 10 feet wide. These have pipe and valves on top along with grating etc.
First thought was that you just take two heavy duty wheels and place them under one end of the skid and then have the fork lift lift/push from the opposite end and steer it around that way. Second thought was the same idea but with three wheels instead of two since some skids are fairly wide in order to decrease the length of the axle without any support in the center.
Are there any ideas that are already out there for this situation, or any that you guys have seen used before and can recommend?
Thanks,
Jason
First thought was that you just take two heavy duty wheels and place them under one end of the skid and then have the fork lift lift/push from the opposite end and steer it around that way. Second thought was the same idea but with three wheels instead of two since some skids are fairly wide in order to decrease the length of the axle without any support in the center.
Are there any ideas that are already out there for this situation, or any that you guys have seen used before and can recommend?
Thanks,
Jason





RE: System for moving large Skids w/ (1) forklift
RE: System for moving large Skids w/ (1) forklift
RE: System for moving large Skids w/ (1) forklift
http://mobilecontainersales.com/removeable_contain... looks like it may be limited to only mounting on an end, but you might be able to come up with something with the strut that picks up on the pocket switched 90° (Will require more space etc.). Maybe contact the above linked folks, or dig around on their website etc.
This assumes your skids have an appropriate mounting point - or one can be added.
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RE: System for moving large Skids w/ (1) forklift
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sttguPucv1E and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abElD-ZOmd8
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RE: System for moving large Skids w/ (1) forklift
RE: System for moving large Skids w/ (1) forklift
(On your first link, it's funny because my first thought was to tell the OP to look at how the Egyptians handled it.)
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RE: System for moving large Skids w/ (1) forklift
RE: System for moving large Skids w/ (1) forklift
Seems to me that the best way to do the work is with a carry-deck crane that is rated for a pick-and-carry operation with the load slung under the hook and snugged up close to the front of the crane. Something like a Broderson IC-200 or so. Maybe could make/buy a lifting jib to allow the load to be slung under an elevated forklift mast.