Non-Metallic Machinery Sliders

Material & Floor Protection Guide Non-Metallic Machinery Sliders: The Only Skate & Dolly Alternative With Zero Metal, Top to Bottom Most “non-metallic” machinery skates and dollies still have a steel frame under a plastic wheel. Machinery Sliders don’t. Quick Answer: Machinery Sliders are made entirely from high-performance engineered Crate-Grade PE resin — no steel frame, no […]

Reducing Machinery Moving Risk

How Machinery Sliders™ Reduce Risk for Riggers & Machinery Movers Shop Machinery Sliders See How They Work Direct Answer: How do machinery moving skates and sliders reduce rigging risk?Machinery moving sliders reduce risk by offering an ultra low profile profile (3/8″ to 1″ tall) that keeps a machine’s center of gravity low to eliminate tip-over […]

Force To Move a Machine

How Much Force Does It Take toMove a Machine? Direct Answer: How much pull force is required to move heavy machinery on sliders? The pulling force needed to move heavy machinery on sliders is calculated by multiplying the machine’s total weight by its friction coefficient. Pull Force = Machine Weight × Friction CoefficientThe friction rating changes […]

Machinery Sliders™ Use & Benefits

Machinery Sliders™Use & Benefits           Direct Answer: Are machinery sliders safe to use for material handling applications? Yes, Machinery Sliders™ are engineered as a highly stable, low-profile positioning tool that significantly reduces rigging hazards compared to standard wheeled hardware. By maintaining an ultra-thin footprint of 3/8″ to 1″ off the floor, […]