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Machinery Moving and Rigging in Washington and Oregon
We rig, move and set business-critical equipment in working plants and tight buildings, with our project managers involved from the first walk-through to the final set.
Machinery Moving
What We Move
Snell Crane Service moves oversized and sensitive equipment out of one building and into another, or across the same floor. We plan the rigging, the route and the set before anything leaves the ground.
- CNC machines, presses, mills and lathes
- Generators, chillers and transformers
- Tanks, kettles and fermenters
- Conveyors, palletizers and production lines
- Hospital, lab and cleanroom equipment
- Rooftop and mezzanine equipment
How We Move It
- Versa-Lift and heavy forklifts, including our 60,000 lb Hoist FR40/60
- Hydraulic gantries
- Machinery skates and rollers
- Air skates for sensitive loads
- Custom spreader bars and below-the-hook rigging
- Cranes from our fleet, from the 8.5-ton carry deck up
- Our own trailers, up to the 90-ton 12-axle lowboy
Rigging Services
Rigging is the part of the job you don't see when it's done right.
- Rigging for crane picks, tandem lifts and tight-clearance sets
- Load-out and load-in at docks, doors and roof openings
- Dismantle, move and reinstall for plant relocations
- Shutdown work on a fixed schedule
- Spreader bars built for the load
How It Works
How a Move Works
- Walk-throughOur project managers visit the site and measure doors, floors and the route.
- PlanWe pick the equipment, set the sequence and pull the permits.
- Move dayOur riggers prep, lift, load and haul.
- SetWe place the equipment where your installers need it.
Industries We Serve
FAQ
Common Questions
Can you move equipment in a plant that's still running?
Yes. We plan around your production schedule and work in shutdown windows, nights and weekends.
Who plans my move?
Our project managers handle your move from the first walk-through to the final set.
Do you handle the trucking too?
Yes. We haul on our own trailers and take care of the permits, paperwork and hassle.
Let's talk about your job
Plan a Machinery Move
Tell us what's moving and where it's going, or call a dispatcher at (888) 538-2757.