Choosing the Right Industrial Tank Mover: What Facilities Need to Know

Industrial tank mover supplier

It might seem simple to safely move large tanks within an industrial facility, but it requires engineering expertise to look at the details. Various factors including weight distribution, stability during transportation, floor load limits, and the shape or structure of the cylindrical or irregular-shaped tanks can all contribute to a successful move or to expensive damage, downtime or safety issues. One of the most important decisions for facility managers responsible for sourcing the proper equipment is indeed the selection of a reliable industrial tank mover supplier.

Why Tank Movement Requires Specialised Equipment

Common warehouse equipment like general purpose pallet jacks or simple hand trucks are not suitable for tank moving. This makes the center of gravity of tanks uneven, curved surfaces make it difficult to find secure attachment points, while the weight of many tanks span from several hundred pounds to tens of thousands of pounds, depending on the use. When using improper equipment to move tanks, there is the potential for tipping, damage to the tank, and injury to personnel.

Purpose-built tank movers solve these problems. They are generally cradle or saddle shaped, with the design chosen to evenly distribute the weight across the curved surface of the tank, low base lines that provide access under the narrow spaces found in clearances, and high quality wheel or caster systems to support the load capacity needed. A few designs feature hydraulic lifting features, enabling tanks to be safely raised, lowered, or tilted while positioning, loading, or servicing.

What to Look for in a Supplier

Not all equipment suppliers have the depth of expertise to handle tank handling applications. Facilities need to consider the load capacity range when assessing suppliers, the ability to customise the tank to meet non-standard dimensions, build quality and technical support for the selection of the correct configuration.

A supplier that has real-world experience will pose specific questions as to your tanks; such as, the size, weight, material and the environments the equipment will be handling—whether it's chemicals, temperature or washdowns found in food and beverage or pharmaceutical facilities. By taking a consultative position, your equipment purchase will not be merely a “one size fits all” solution, but it will be what you need.

Why Superlift Material Handling Stands Out

Superlift Material Handling has gained a reputation for being a company that cares about just this thing. We have been around for many years and are an expert supplier for industrial tank movers. We collaborate with various facilities in manufacturing, chemical processing, food production and pharmaceutical industries to provide them with equipment that suits their exact requirements. We offer a wide variety of tank handling products for various capacities, shapes and motion requirements - customers are never left with a one-size-fits-all solution.

Superlift Material Handling also offers customers a high level of ongoing support, ensuring the most appropriate configuration is chosen from the start, and will advise them on the correct way to use the equipment to get the most out of it, and keep it safe. We know that the wrong equipment can affect productivity, safety and maintenance costs.

When moving tanks safely and efficiently, it makes a tremendous difference to work with a knowledgeable, experienced provider. At Superlift Material Handling we bring to our customers a seamless blend of engineering knowledge and a dedication to their success, making sure that all of our solutions are engineered to deliver reliable performance in the unique conditions faced by our customers.

Contact the Superlift Material Handling team today to discuss the options for your facility when considering tank handling equipment.