HEAVY MACHINERY TRANSFERS

Relocation of factories is a complex process requiring the relocation of the entire plant, including equipment and supplies, to a new location. In practice, this means that individual equipment has to be disassembled, components have to be prepared for transport and equipment has to be assembled at the new location. Relocation of factories may be necessary due to the expansion of machinery and the purchase of new equipment, which also has to be assembled and prepared for operation.

Industrial relocation is a task for specialists who have the right equipment for heavy industrial equipment and knowledge of mechanical engineering. Relopack is a partner you can trust - we have hundreds of completed industrial relocation orders to our credit, both at home and abroad. Our team consists of qualified specialists in electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics and many other fields.

We are well aware that every day of downtime means financial loss, which is why the relocation of industrial machinery is carried out in close coordination with the customer, adhering to a defined timetable. We aim to reduce interruptions as much as possible, and at the planning stage we determine which equipment is sensitive and how long interruptions are necessary. The relocation of industrial machinery ranges from the transportation of bulky loads and unbreakable machine parts to small, delicate components. In both cases, it becomes crucial to prepare the goods for transport so that the equipment arrives at the new location intact.

Step-by-step relocation of production lines

Relocation of production lines begins with the drawing up of a precise work schedule taking into account any difficulties in the operation of the facility. The schedule describes the various stages of the move, viz:

Disassembly of individual appliances

Care is taken to ensure that machines are dismantled only to the extent necessary for safe transport and manufacturer requirements.

Packaging and preparation for transport

We pack and secure all disassembled machine parts for transport. Other transport packaging we use for small and delicate components, and others for bulky items. We have specialised equipment that allows us to carry heavy loads safely.

Installation of the line at the new site

The relocation of production lines ends with the assembly process, i.e. the assembly of all machines at the new location. We work according to the technical documentation and connect the equipment according to the manufacturer's guidelines.

Commissioning the production line

Relocation of production lines requires testing. To begin with, we perform a so-called cold start, which allows us to check the operation of the machine's components. We carefully check all installations and connections, then switch on the power and start the machines. We test and calibrate the equipment so that the production lines operate at least as efficiently as in the previous location.

The relocation of production lines requires careful documentation, both during dismantling and assembly work and during the commissioning of the line. Documenting individual events allows better coordination of the entire process, so that relocations of production lines take place efficiently. We reduce factory downtime as much as possible, which means less financial loss for our customers. Many factors influence the duration of a relocation. One of these is the type of machinery used and the industry in which the customer operates. The distance between the old and new location and the layout of installations in the buildings are also important. The complexity of the machinery is also a key factor, which translates into the extent of the work required.

What is the relocation of process lines?

Relocation of process lines is an even more complex process than relocation of standard production lineswhether relocation of machineryas it includes equipment that processes raw materials, semi-finished products or carries out automated technological processes. These types of lines involve precision equipment that must be installed at specific distances, angles and levels, as well as strictly defined environmental conditions - temperature, humidity or pressure.

At the dismantling stage make a detailed inventory of the process line components - from major components to control, metering, measurement and safety systems. We carry out industrial packaging, we draw up wiring diagrams, photo documentation and component and cable descriptions so that connections can be recreated at the new location without the risk of confusion. If the line contains transmission facilities, we shall develop a plan for their isolation, marking and possible restoration while maintaining the original flow parameters. Once the line has been delivered to the new location, we proceed with reassembly, in accordance with the factory documentation and our notes and markings from the disassembly stage. The assembly of the process line includes not only the assembly of the structure and connection of the equipment, but also the integration of the control systems, synchronisation of the drives, testing and restarting of the process automation.

All the process of relocation of process lines is carried out in accordance with the applicable standards and directives of the customer's industry. Thanks to our experience, interdisciplinary team and advanced technical facilities, we are able to complete even the most complex technological relocations safely, quickly and on schedule.