Industrial relocation
Industrial relocation is the relocation of machines and systems in a production facility from one location (source location) to another location (destination location). The destination is spatially distant from the source.
process
The means of production (technical systems, machines, devices, tools) are dismantled, transported and reassembled. As a rule, production is stopped at the source location. Reasons for relocation are agglomeration, tax motives, location problems or other. Industrial relocation projects begin with intensive advice . The necessary capacities are defined, the time required is determined and the methodology is determined. This is the prerequisite for the monetary evaluation of the measure. The industrial relocation is divided into 3 main processes:
- Dismantling
- transport
- Assembly or reassembly
The main processes include sub-processes that, depending on the task at hand, can also be performed independently of one another.
Dismantling
First, the inventory and documentation of the machines and systems planned for relocation are carried out. A reference article is then manufactured so that after the relocation, the quality can be checked by comparing it with the reference article produced after commissioning. After securing the system control software and measuring the machines and systems, emptying auxiliary and operating materials from the machines and systems (possibly cleaning the machines and systems), transport locks are attached. The dismantling of the peripheral equipment includes protective fences, conveyor systems, safety devices, enclosures, etc.
When the infrastructure (electrics, compressed air, hydraulics, exhaust air, fresh air, gas, cooling water) is disconnected, the connection points of the line systems are secured against the escape of residual quantities of auxiliary and operating materials. Cable ends are protected against damage and contamination. The dismantling of the machines and systems takes place in reasonable, but largest possible transport units. When packing the dismantled machine and system parts in appropriate packaging, the machine and system parts are assembled on Euro pallets in order to simplify the subsequent transport.
transport
The machine and system components are prepared for loading. Often the assembled machine and system parts are put together on an intermediate storage area before they are loaded. For the machinery and equipment cargo lists created as accompanying documents, are a prerequisite for transport. The machines and systems are dependent on:
- the geometric size,
- the specified attachment points,
- the lifting gear as well
- the crowd
loaded onto suitable transport vehicles (trucks (trucks, normal-measuring transports, heavy-duty transports ). The loading is carried out using a forklift truck , lifting frame or crane. In the case of multimodal transport (broken traffic), the machines and systems are initially loaded with trucks and later with a Ship and finally transported back to the destination by truck, followed by unloading at the destination and internal transport to the destination area.
Reassembly
The reassembly is analogous to the disassembly in reverse order. After a so-called cold commissioning and subsequent warm commissioning, the customer accepts the service.
Subprocesses
In the context of relocation processes, additional sub-processes that are not directly related to the relocation can be taken into account. These are:
- Maintenance and repair work,
- Remodeling and adaptation work,
- extensive cleaning and painting work
Industrial relocation of means of production
The industrial move is the relocation of one or more means of production (technical systems, machines, devices, tools). A distinction is made as to whether the means of production are taken internally or to target areas outside the source location. Dismantling is the dismantling of means of production. In this process, the machines and systems (mostly during ongoing production) are dismantled and removed. The removed machines are scrapped or stored. Components of this can be used for stocking spare parts.