Hydraulic modular trailers (HMTs) are purpose built for handling some of the toughest jobs in heavy haulage, especially transporting large or extra heavy loads. Their modular design, hydraulic suspension system and adaptable configuration enable HMTs to take on applications requiring precision and stability with great success – here are their top 10 applications within heavy haulage!
1. Transporting Industrial Machinery
Hydraulic modular trailers (HMTs) provide an essential means of moving large industrial machines such as CNC machines, presses and assembly line equipment with ease. Due to their oversized dimensions and weight constraints, traditional trailers may struggle with transporting these large machines safely from factory floors to work sites. HMTs offer versatile support capabilities designed specifically to transport such machinery safely from its source of origin to work sites.
Example: Transporting a large printing press or high-capacity generator from its manufacturer to a production facility.
2. Construction and Infrastructure Projects
HMTs can play an invaluable role in transporting massive infrastructure components like bridge sections, steel beams, and concrete girders for large construction projects. Their ability to connect modular units enables them to form platforms capable of handling exceptionally long or wide cargo – an indispensable feature essential to successful projects.
Example: Transporting prefabricated bridge sections directly from the factory to construction sites saves both time and labor in assembly processes.
3. Wind Turbine and Renewable Energy Transport
Renewable energy sector typically involves transport of long and heavy components like wind turbine blades, nacelles and towers – for which hydraulic modular trailers are often the perfect choice due to being flexible enough to support such components while safely transporting.
Example: Transmitting a 60-meter wind turbine blade from its manufacturer site to an offsite wind farm.
4. Oil and Gas Equipment Transport
The oil and gas industry frequently requires transport of large equipment like rig modules, drilling rigs and refining machinery – HMTs provide essential stability when transporting these large items to remote or offshore locations.
Example: Transport of a prefabricated oil rig module for offshore installation at a port.
5. Power Plant Equipment Transport
Hydraulic modular trailers can be an invaluable asset when transporting large transformers, generators, and other power plant components that are critical to power generation industries such as transformers. Their massive sizes make precise handling essential in order to avoid damages and ensure smooth operations.
Example: Transporting a high-capacity transformer safely from its manufacturing facility to a power station through narrow roads and steep inclines.
6. Shipbuilding and Marine Industry
In shipyards, hydraulic modular trailers (HMTs) are commonly used to move large ship parts such as sections, hulls and heavy machinery around. Shipbuilding involves transporting huge steel sections that must be precisely assembled – HMTs make an ideal way to complete these processes efficiently and on schedule.
Example: Moving a hull section within a shipyard for final assembly with the ability to make precise turns and adjustments.
7. Transport of Aerospace Components
Aerospace components such as rocket boosters, fuselages, and aircraft wings require highly stable transport to arrive intact at their destinations. Hydraulic modular trailers often make this task easier thanks to their precision and adaptability; choosing this mode ensures sensitive aerospace parts arrive intact.
Example: Transporting a space rocket booster to its launch facility with extreme care to prevent structural damage to avoid.
8. Mining Equipment Transport
Mining is an industry that relies heavily on heavy equipment like excavators, bulldozers and ore crushers being transported from one mining site to the next. HMTs can accommodate heavy machinery over challenging terrain.
Example: Transporting a 200-ton mining excavator over uneven ground from one site to the next using HMTs with hydraulic suspension for load stability.
9. Heavy Construction Equipment Relocation
On large construction projects, equipment like cranes, pile drivers and asphalt mixers often needs to be relocated on-site or between sites. Hydraulic modular trailers make this possible in an efficient manner while cutting downtime and costs associated with this heavy machinery relocation.
Example: Transporting a mobile crane between construction sites with the assistance of a trailer tailored specifically to its weight and dimensions.
10. Transporting Prefabricated Structures
Transporting prefabricated structures like modular homes, office units or temporary site buildings requires large single pieces that can be transported by hydraulic modular trailers that adapt to differing load shapes and dimensions. Hydraulic modular trailers are the perfect vehicle to transport these buildings safely.
Example: Moving a modular office unit from its initial placement at a construction site to another one quickly and reliably for assembly.
Hydraulic modular trailers (HMTs) play an essential role in heavy haulage, providing unrivalled flexibility and stability across various industries. From industrial machinery to aerospace components, HMTs’ adaptability make them essential tools for transporting oversized or heavy loads safely. As industries expand to accommodate ever-larger equipment needs, hydraulic modular trailers will continue to meet these transport demands with ease.
