Load skates support horizontal movement of machinery and other loads within their stated application limits. Browse complete sets, steerable units and connected skate configurations.
Plan the complete moving arrangement
Check the rating of the assembled support configuration, load distribution, wheel material and the required floor condition. A set rating is not automatically the capacity of every individual skate. Review turning clearance and how the load will be placed onto the skates.
Skates do not perform the initial lift. Review toe jacks or other lifting equipment separately for the positioning stage of the move.
Survey the transport route before choosing a set
Load skates carry a load over a suitable surface after it has been placed onto them. Map the route, including turns, joints, thresholds and floor capacity. A clear path on a plan drawing can still contain obstacles that change the transport arrangement.
| Route or load detail | Why the buyer needs it |
|---|---|
| Actual support-point loads | The load may not divide equally between skates |
| Wheel material and floor | Contact and rolling behavior depend on the intended surface |
| Turning space | Steerable and fixed units serve different roles in the arrangement |
| Loaded height | Affects clearance and the machine's transport geometry |
| Set contents | Handles, connecting bars and individual units vary by package |
The lifting method is a separate purchase decision
Identify how the machine will be raised, how skates will be placed and how the load will be transferred onto them. Review toe jacks or lifting wedges against the actual machine contact points. The transport set does not automatically include that lifting equipment.
For an installation contractor, send the machine weight, center-of-gravity information, support positions, floor description and route dimensions. That is more useful than choosing a skate set from total weight alone.
Can a skate set travel on any concrete floor?
No. Surface condition, joints, slopes and floor capacity must satisfy the equipment instructions and the transport plan.
Can I tow the loaded skates with a forklift?
Do not infer powered-towing approval. Use only the movement and steering methods expressly permitted for the selected system.
Does adding more skates proportionally increase capacity?
Not without an assessed load distribution. More contact points do not guarantee that the load shares evenly or that the arrangement remains stable.
