Safer. Smarter. Supported
We engineer dependable skidding and rigging systems and back them with real-world training so critical moves are safer, simpler, and more predictable.
Our Mission
Our mission at Hydra-Slide is to bring greater safety, precision, and sustainability to heavy-load movement by engineering purpose-built systems and backing them with real-world training and expert support.
How we bring that mission to life
We put safety first.
Every system we design, test, and train on is built with one goal in mind: protecting people and assets in the most demanding conditions.
We build with precision that performs.
Hydra-Slide systems deliver repeatable control—even in the most complex, confined, or high-stakes environments—so you can plan and execute with confidence.
We engineer for long-term reliability.
Our solutions are field-proven, built to endure, and supported for the life of your operation.
We believe in partnerships that last.
We’re with you every step of the way: before, during, and after the job, offering practical guidance that makes a real difference on-site.
We lead with purposeful innovation.
From concept to deployment, every product we create is designed to raise the bar for safety, efficiency, and control.
We design for sustainable impact.
Durable, reusable equipment means less waste, less rework, and fewer setbacks, so your operation runs cleaner and smarter over time.
Our Story
Hydra-Slide started with a straightforward idea: there had to be a safer, more controlled way to move heavy loads in tight, high-risk environments. That was over 30 years ago, and since then, every system we’ve built has been tested, proven, and trusted on real jobsites around the world.
From rotating tunnel-boring machines 100 feet below ground to sliding 55-ton dryers through interior corridors, our gear is built to handle the kinds of moves where there’s no room for error.
What we deliver today is the result of decades of field experience, ongoing product innovation, and hands-on support. We’re here to help you move smarter every time.
Growth with Purpose
We don’t innovate for the sake of novelty… we innovate to solve real-world problems on the ground. Whether it’s eliminating the need for a 500-ton crawler crane inside a congested facility or helping a rigging crew replace a gate valve under pressure and on schedule, every system we develop is driven by what makes the job safer, smoother, and more controlled.
Our LP-series solutions enable complex maneuvers in tight, live environments—while our award-winning JLS250 Jacking Load Shoes redefine what’s possible in lifting and load distribution. We continue to scale globally through deep-rooted partnerships, custom-engineered solutions, and hands-on training that sticks.
What We Deliver
Every Hydra-Slide system is engineered for precision, built for longevity, and supported by seasoned experts who understand the stakes.
Modular power and exceptional control for moving extreme loads over long distances.
Modular shoes that expand load capacity while maintaining even weight distribution.
Ultra-low and extreme low-profile skidding systems for restricted-clearance lifts where fast deployment and precise control are critical.
Our Clients
Customer Success Stories
Every project tells the same story: safer moves, innovative methods, and outcomes our clients can trust. Hydra-Slide systems have been put to the test on some of the world’s most demanding jobsites and consistently delivered control where failure is not possible.
Challenge: Assemble and rotate a tunnel-boring machine 100 ft below grade with no straight-line access.
Solution: The HT300 system, with custom skid-shoe extensions and a TT900-10 turntable, enabled controlled advancement and a full 180° rotation underground. Hydra-Slide specialists provided onsite crew training.
Result: Rotation completed in ~1 hour, avoiding weeks of dismantling and reassembly.
Challenge: Replace a 55-ton dryer on a second floor with limited floor capacity, tight access, and no crane option.
Solution: The LP350 (<1.5 in overall height) allowed crews to slide the unit through narrow corridors, bridging column lines using a steel grillage. Training and field support were provided.
Result: Three directional changes executed with no roof removal, no crane mobilization, and no structural modification.
Challenge: Remove and install heat exchangers on elevated platforms where access and fall protection were critical.
Solution: Crews opened grating, cribbed the loads, and used the HT300 track to skid exchangers 60 ft in sequence with a gantry workflow.
Result: Controlled movement reduced labor intensity and improved safety, boosting client confidence in elevated operations.
Meet the Experts Who Move the World
Our people are the reason our systems perform under pressure.
At Hydra-Slide, our rigging system engineers, heavy-load specialists, and field support trainers are the hands and minds behind safer, smarter heavy-load movement.
From Canada to project sites across the UK, Europe, and Mexico, our people bring decades of rigging, skidding, and load-handling experience to every partnership.
PRESIDENT
Mark Cleland
FOUNDER
FOUNDER
Janine Smith
OFFICE MANAGER
ENGINEER IN TRAINING
Heavy Lift Applications Engineer
Chris Vino
SHIPPING & RECEIVING SPECIALIST
Khanh Nguyen
CONTENT DESIGNER & DATA ADMIN
Devin Mahnke
Contact Us
Every Hydra-Slide system is engineered for precision, built for longevity, and supported by seasoned experts who understand the stakes.
Headquarters
CANADA
Hydra-Slide Ltd.
84 Royal Rd, Guelph,
ON N1H 1G3, Canada
Phone: +1 519-900-1450
Email: email@emaildirection.com
Regional partners (for sales & support)
UK
Rapid Response Solutions
Unit 3, Harbour Gate Business Southampton Road, Portsmouth PO6 4BQ
Phone: +44 23 9266 9714
Email: projects@rapidrs.co.uk
Ready to Make Your Next Move Safer, Smarter, and More Controlled?
Hydra-Slide systems deliver where precision and safety can’t be compromised. Now it’s your turn to put them to work.