Moving massive loads safely and efficiently is a high-stakes challenge in industries like oil & gas, infrastructure, and power generation. Traditional methods such as cranes or complex rigging setups often introduce risk, delays, and unnecessary costs. Hydra-Slide, a leader in engineered skidding systems, offers a smarter, more controlled alternative designed...

Moving a large, heavy object from one place to another is an exercise in patience and problem-solving. Learn how Hydra-Slide’s compact yet powerful skidding solutions simplify the process for greater safety and efficiency. The Challenges of Getting from Point A to Point B Replacing worn-out or broken equipment is common...

Moving massive equipment safely and efficiently has always been one of the most difficult and high-stakes challenges in heavy industry. When cranes aren’t an option, space is tight, or even the smallest miscalculation risks damage or downtime, you need a method that’s engineered for control. That’s where hydraulic skidding systems...

Capital City Group (A Bay Crane Company) recently moved a 25-ton chiller at the Honda Plant in East Liberty, OH, maneuvering the load through a louver opening on the building’s second floor. Bay Crane provides specialized transportation & rigging solutions, operated and bare crane rentals, and equipment sales through facilities...

The Canadian Pacific Railway No. 5500, the first of Canada’s high-horsepower diesel locomotives, has been on display at the Revelstoke Railway Museum since November 2011. Time and weather haven’t been kind, though. Recently, the Museum decided to embark on an ambitious restoration project, starting with moving the 400,000 lb locomotive...

Jacking timbers- also known as cribbing timbers or blocks- are an essential component of jack and slide operations, providing support anywhere it’s needed. Timbers for heavy rigging operations such as jack and slide need to withstand massive loads without failing, so they must be very strong, crush-resistant, consistent, and durable....

Climbing jacks are used to raise and lower loads of any size with safety, precision, and control. Lifting and lowering heavy loads is a challenging task, often addressed by suspending the load with equipment like slings or cranes- this may not always be the safest or most efficient approach, though....

This article was reproduced with permission from LGH: view the original here. When it comes to handling heavy, cumbersome equipment in challenging conditions, precision and expertise are paramount. Founded in 1923, J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc. serves a wide range of clients, including governmental agencies and utility companies. They...

A straightforward solution for complex project needs – prioritizing reliability, safety, and versatility. Hydra-Slide’s compact and hand-portable Low Profile Skidding Systems are a safe, simple, and reliable way to move heavy machinery in challenging circumstances. We empower our clients to take on new challenges with confidence – saving time, minimizing...

In technical terms, Jacking Load Shoes are load-compensating skid shoes, designed for use with a hydraulic skidding system to increase the system’s load capacity, versatility, and load support. In practical terms, they may just be the best idea in heavy load moving that you’ve never heard of. Read on to...