Slew Drives
Transport, packaging, and storage
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Transporting pallets with the
crane
Fig. 5 Transporting with the crane
Packages that are attached to pallets can be transported with a
crane under the following conditions:
Crane and hoist must be designed for the weight of the
packages.
The operator must be authorized to operate the crane.
Attachment:
1.
Attach ropes, straps, or multi-point suspensions to the pallet as
shown in Fig. 5 and ensure that they cannot slip.
2.
Ensure that the packages cannot be damaged by the lifting
tackle. Use other lifting tackle if necessary.
3.
Start the transport.
Transporting pallets with the
forklift
Fig. 6 Transporting with the forklift
Packages that are attached to pallets can be transported with a
forklift under the following conditions:
The forklift must be configured appropriately for the weight of
the transport units.
The operator must be authorized to operate the forklift.
Attachment:
1.
Drive the forklift with the forks between or under the spars of
the pallet.
2.
Drive in the forks until they protrude on the opposite side.
3.
If there is an eccentric center of gravity, ensure that the pallet
cannot tip.
4.
Lift the package and start the transport.
Transporting unpacked slew drives
Fig. 7: Use suitable lifting gear/never transport product vertically
