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How Technology Can Save You Time and Money
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Have you thought about your next machinery installation? As a manufacturer, you might be assessing how much time this might take away from production. Here are some things to consider when planning and how technology can save you time and money.
New Equipment
Machinery Moving within a shop can be tricky and time consuming. A safe and efficient machine move can translate into real dollars for production. Having the latest technology in rigging equipment helps manufacturers get machines into place faster and back online sooner.
New Technology
Technology can make the move safer. Today’s rigging equipment has features like built-in scales and hydrostatic transmissions which make for smoother transitions no matter if you’re removing old machinery or installing something new. Remote-control technology allows for fewer shop personnel to be involved, while still maintaining a very high degree of safety. Some of the latest rigging equipment is not only remote-controlled but also battery operated, reducing the amount of air pollution inside a facility.
Critical Lift Plan
Critical lift plans are one of the most overlooked steps in machinery installation. Many times, critical lift plans are only developed if an installation involves a crane and are based on the weight of the piece being moved. However, if you are moving a (proprietary expensive, one of a kind etc..) machine or a piece of equipment that cannot be easily replaced, the same amount of planning and attention should be given to the move. Critical lift plans can easily be developed and implemented for moves involving forklifts, hydraulic gantry systems or any other specialized moving equipment.
Final Steps
Once a machine is set in place, manufacturers need to ensure that all safety devices and machine guards are properly installed. Moving existing equipment presents a great opportunity to reevaluate guarding strategies and implement updates where necessary. The standards found in ANSI B11 provide a solid foundation for guarding against moving machinery parts. Misconceptions about machinery being “grandfathered in” are becoming scarce as new technology and guarding solutions continue to develop. There are many factors that go into a machinery installation project. For more information, contact the DORAL team at www. doralcorp.net.
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