Proper preparation and securing of machinery for maritime transport is a complex yet very important process. Due to the dimensions of the equipment and its intended use, its transport must be well planned. The equipment should also be carefully packed in a way that protects it from the aggressive marine environment, moisture, and microorganisms. Otherwise, it could be damaged. Check out how machines are secured, packed, and loaded onto a ship.
Packing machines for sea transport
The packing of machines must be preceded by an on-site inspection and measurements of individual elements of the production line or robot. Specialists jointly determine which parts need to be dismantled and which can be transported in their entirety. Next, the appropriate crates must be ordered. Wooden models, which are highly resistant to moisture, are most often used for sea transport. At the same time, they must be large and durable. Each of the walls and the lid are assembled with nails, screws, or a tongue-and-groove mechanism. This allows the individual machine components to be closed securely.
Each machine must be properly secured mechanically to prevent it from moving inside the container or accidentally starting up. For this purpose, special straps are used, which are then protected with anti-corrosion agents. Most often, dedicated films and papers are used for this purpose, and moisture absorbers are placed inside the container. Each closed crate must also be properly labeled—only then can it be loaded into a container using a forklift or loaded onto a truck. Industrial machinery is transported onto a ship using a dedicated crane or overhead crane.
How to properly pack machines for sea shipping?
Transporting heavy machinery by ship is one of the most popular methods of intercontinental trade. Companies providing such services must comply with specific regulations. Due to salinity, changing weather conditions, varying temperatures, and humidity, each crate and the goods it contains must be properly secured. The cargo should be stable and well secured to the bottom of the crate using transport straps, as containers are exposed to shocks, tilting, and movement at sea.
It is worth remembering that the rules for packing specialized equipment transported by sea are also regulated by international organizations such as the International Maritime Organization and the International Chamber of Commerce. Important parameters include dimensions, weight, technical condition, shape, moving parts, and the possibility of transporting the machine in parts.
Is sea transport safe for machinery?
Properly prepared machine transport is completely safe for the equipment. Cooperation between the manufacturing company (robotic workstation line integrator) and the transport company is important. Maintaining appropriate standards prevents the container or crate from leaking and allows for efficient transport and unloading of the machines so that they reach the customer intact. After delivering the components to their destination, the specialists who manufactured the machine usually assemble and start it up on site. At TASKO Inc., we also train personnel in the operation of the equipment, and our specialists are always available to answer any questions the customer may have.
The design and construction of machines is a multi-stage process that varies in complexity. Depending on the customer’s needs and the intended use, we customize the machines so that they fully fulfill their tasks. We have carried out orders for foreign companies, and every component of the equipment has arrived at its destination intact. It is worth trusting the specialists in the industry!