Industrial Heavy Lifting & Relocation

Heavy Rigging & Machine Moving

Professional heavy rigging, industrial machinery relocation, factory and plant moves, crane-assisted lifting and abnormal load support for factories, mines and industrial sites across South Africa and selected African projects.

Machine Relocation Factory & Plant Moves Heavy Lift Support Abnormal Load Coordination
01 / LIFT Heavy Rigging Controlled handling of industrial equipment
02 / MOVE Machine Moving Relocation and repositioning of heavy machinery
03 / RELOCATE Plant Relocation Factory moves and production line relocation
04 / TRANSPORT Project Cargo Loading, transport and delivery coordination
Planned From Start to Finish

More Than Moving a Machine. It's About Moving It Safely.

Heavy machine moving requires more than simply lifting equipment onto a truck. Every move involves equipment weight, lifting points, access restrictions, floor conditions, handling methods, transport arrangements and accurate final positioning.

AC Crane Maintenance supports industrial clients with heavy rigging, machine moving, plant relocation, specialised transport coordination, loading and offloading, jacking, skidding and project cargo handling.

Whether machinery is being repositioned within a factory or transferred to another site, our approach considers the complete movement sequence to help minimise unnecessary downtime and handling risks.

What We Consider Before a Move

01
Load Details Machine weight, dimensions, centre of gravity and available lifting points.
02
Site Access Doorways, overhead clearances, floor loading, travel routes and available working space.
03
Handling Method Crane lifting, rigging, jacking, skidding and transport arrangements as required.
04
Final Positioning Offloading, controlled movement, alignment and placement at the destination.
Our Rigging Capabilities

Industrial Machine Moving & Heavy Rigging Services

From a single machine move to a complex plant relocation, we assist with the lifting, handling, transportation and positioning requirements of industrial equipment.

Heavy Rigging

Rigging support for machinery lifting, load control, lifting points, spreader arrangements, restricted access and safe handling of high-value industrial equipment.

Industrial Machine Moving

Relocation of presses, generators, transformers, compressors, tanks, conveyors, fabrication equipment, production machinery and heavy plant components.

Factory & Plant Relocation

Full or partial factory moves, production line relocation, machine repositioning, equipment removal and installation support at the destination site.

Abnormal Load Support

Oversized equipment handling, loading preparation, route and access considerations, load securing arrangements and specialised transport coordination.

Jacking, Skidding & Positioning

Controlled shifting, jacking, skidding, alignment and final machine positioning where access or installation conditions make direct crane lifting impractical.

Project Cargo Coordination

Support from equipment collection and loading through transport planning, delivery, offloading and final placement at industrial or project sites.

Factory & Production Moves

Plant Relocation With Practical Site Planning

Factory relocation and production line moves require careful coordination between equipment removal, rigging, transport and installation activities. Restricted working areas, sensitive machinery and production deadlines all affect the method selected.

We assist clients with the movement of industrial equipment within existing facilities or between sites, taking the relevant lifting and access requirements into account.

Single machine moves and complete or partial production line relocation.
Equipment removal, loading, offloading and positioning support.
Coordination of crane-assisted lifting, rigging and specialised transport.
Shutdown and relocation planning aimed at reducing avoidable production disruption.
Project-Based Equipment Selection

Equipment & Support Capabilities

The appropriate lifting, rigging, moving and transport arrangements depend on machine weight, dimensions, site access and the required movement method. Equipment and support are arranged according to the specific project scope.

Mobile Crane Support
Industrial Rigging Systems
Spreader Arrangements
Jacking Support
Skidding Support
Lowbed Transport
Specialised Trailers
Loading & Offloading
Route Planning
Access Planning
Final Positioning
Shutdown Coordination
Industrial Sectors

Heavy Machinery Relocation Across Industrial Sectors

Our machine moving and heavy rigging support is suited to industrial environments where equipment value, lifting requirements, site access and downtime must be carefully considered.

01 Mining & Minerals
02 Power & Energy
03 Manufacturing Plants
04 Food & Beverage
05 Ports & Marine
06 Oil & Gas
07 Civil Infrastructure
08 Warehousing
09 Engineering Workshops
10 Automotive Plants
11 Industrial Shutdowns
12 Cross-Border Projects
Project Approach

From Initial Assessment to Final Positioning

A structured approach helps identify handling requirements and practical constraints before equipment is moved.

01

Assess

Review the load, dimensions, lifting points, location, access and destination requirements.

02

Plan

Determine the handling method, lifting support, transport requirements and movement sequence.

03

Move

Coordinate controlled lifting, rigging, machine movement, loading and transport as required.

04

Position

Arrange offloading, placement and final positioning according to the agreed scope.

Discuss Your Next Machine Move

Need to Move Heavy Machinery? Request a Quote.

Whether you are moving one machine, relocating a production line or planning an industrial shutdown, send us your project details so we can review the lifting, access, handling and transport requirements.

mobile@accranes.co.za

What to Include in Your Enquiry

  • Machine or equipment description
  • Approximate weight and dimensions
  • Collection location
  • Delivery or final positioning location
  • Access restrictions and clearances
  • Required move date or shutdown window
  • Loading, transport and offloading requirements
  • Photos, drawings or lifting details if available
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