This blog is a continuation of our previous blog, The Problems With 4 Skate Systems, except this one is where you find all the answers. Let's first recap why using more skates is actually counterintuitive. The problem is in the points of contact and weight distribution. If you place an 8-legged table down on a
Tips for Hauling Heavy Stones, Blocks, or Slabs If you plan on hauling some heavy concrete slabs or heavy stones on your own, there are some things you need to know. Whether it's a simple backyard project or a massive landscaping job, moving heavy things is not a joke. Back injuries are serious and can
Steel vs Polyurethane Rollers: How to Make the Right Choice With Hevi-Haul, you have two rollers to pick from for your move: steel vs polyurethane. Based on your specific situation, one will be a better choice for your moving purposes. Steel and polyurethane rollers are interchangeable with all our machinery skates, including utility, straight line, and
How Rollers Defy the Laws of Physics Utility skates are based on a simple technology: the roller. A roller is basically a long wheel. It's a very simple design built to make moving heavy things easy, but how do they do that exactly? The Physics Problems Gravity is the universal force that pulls objects down
Why Would Anyone Want to Move an Entire Home? Why would anyone need to move their entire home to a new location? Imagine your own home being moved. It's in its current location. Then someone comes over, picks it up from its foundation, carries it a couple miles, and then drops it down in a
How Did Ancient Civilizations Move Heavy Things? How did ancient civilizations move heavy building materials? From the Great Pyramid of Egypt to Stonehenge in England, all builders will run into a similar problem when dealing with large structures, materials, or equipment: How are we going to move these things? Here is how two of the
Moving Tips To Stay Safe and Stress-Free Everyone knows moving can be a nightmare. It's stressful and time-consuming work, and it's not always easy on the body either. However, it's important to stay safe and stress-free. Here are five quick tips to make your next move a piece of cake! 1. Get the Right Gear
5 Industries That Benefit From High-Quality Machine Skates When you need to move a building or a helicopter, you can't settle for a mediocre solution. How do you move such massive structures without fear or crazy costs? Tons of weight need moving and lives are on the line. A lot of money is on the
Everything You Need on Your Rigging Equipment Checklist Injuries have cost companies as much as $62 billion in a single year. For material movers, the right rigging equipment is a must to reduce injuries and boost efficiency. But it can be hard to know the must-haves when it comes to rigging tools, especially with the weight
Heavy equipment is often one of the most dangerous aspects of a workplace. Transporting this equipment leads to numerous injuries, which in turn leads to company losses. In fact, there were about 404 annual deaths from mobile heavy equipment between 1992 and 2010. Workplace injuries and fatalities lead to both manpower and financial costs for