Cargo
Transporting heavy castings
Heavy castings and forgings – machine beds, turbine and gearbox housings, hubs, anchors – often have irregular shapes and a centre of gravity that is hard to determine. Weight and geometry determine support and securing.
What matters
- Irregular shape
- Support with timber, wedges or frames so that nothing tips.
- Centre of gravity
- From drawing or weighing – needed for load distribution and lifting.
- Machined surfaces
- Mating surfaces and bores are protected.
- Weight
- Individual pieces can clearly exceed the limits.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- Which piece, with envelope dimensions and weight?
- Is the centre of gravity known?
- Are there lifting points?
- Is the piece raw or machined?
- From the foundry to where?
What we need from you
- Dimensions and weight
- Centre of gravity
- Route
- Time window
Preparation: You hand over the cargo ready for loading with known lifting points – dismantling, assembly and foundation work are handled by your team or your installation partner.
What we do for you
What we organise
- Feasibility check per project with questions on missing values
- Coordination of permits, escort vehicles, route surveys and lifting equipment via partners
- Quote with the agreed scope once the transport can be planned
Good to know
Hand over machined surfaces protected – we secure the casting so the protection stays intact.
How it works
- 01
Request
You state the cargo, dimensions and weight per piece with units, rough route and time window – marking anything unknown.
- 02
Review
We check weight, geometry and route and clarify vehicle, permit and lifting.
- 03
Quote
After the feasibility check you receive a quote with the agreed scope, including partner services.
- 04
Execution
Support and securing according to geometry, transport after permit.
Questions and answers: Heavy castings
How are irregularly shaped castings secured?
With timber cribbing, wedges or frames and lashing at suitable points, matched to centre of gravity and weight.
What if the centre of gravity is not known?
Then we clarify it with the drawing or manufacturer. We do not plan a heavy lift without it.
Are machined surfaces protected?
Yes, at contact points. The manufacturer applies corrosion protection.
Request
Request for this topic: Heavy castings
Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Dimensions and weight
- Centre of gravity
- Route
- Time window