Injection Moulding Machinery Relocation

Plastics and Rubber Machinery Movers

Relocation of injection moulding machines as part of a production restructure for a food and drink packaging company.

Company Profile: A leading provider of innovative custom injection moulded plastic packaging solutions for the food and drink industry.



Project Outline:
Merritts was asked by a leading provider of innovative custom injection moulded plastic packaging solutions to relocate a number of injection moulding machines as part of a production restructure.



Project Detail

The restructuring project necessitated a phased relocation of production machinery comprising:

Disposal of Redundant Machinery: Following disconnection of services and draining of drum oils, Merritts were required to remove machines from site and transport to a ferrous waste recycling site.

Internal repositioning of machinery: Machine moves were scheduled and executed through a process of jacking and skating to avoid any disruption to ongoing production. Particular challenges included a tight working environment and steep internal ramps within the factory.

 

Transportation of machines to other sites: Machines destined for their other facilities in Nottinghamshire were disconnected, dismantled and removed from the production areas. Lorry mounted crane and Versa-Lift truck were used to load the machinery onto Merritts’ transport. A combination of low loaders and euroliners were utilised in this scenario.

Interim Storage: To enable well-timed integration of machinery into other sites, Merritts provided a short term storage facility within its secure warehouse.

Throughout the project Merritts were required to work to the strict health and safety requirements of a hygiene site.

 

Equipment Utilised

  • Lorry mounted crane
  • Versalift trucks
  • Specialist rigging tackle
  • Covered transport