Lifting Equipment for Plant Shutdowns: How to Plan Early

During a scheduled shutdown the plant stops for a fixed number of days, and every day of delay is costly. Lifting equipment must be on site and ready from day one, which takes planning well ahead of the shutdown.

Define the need by type of work

• Reaching over pipes and equipment: articulating man lift.
• Tall structures and tanks: telescopic boom lift.
• Fixed-height maintenance over open areas: scissor lift.
• Moving heavy parts and equipment: a forklift of the right capacity.

Book early

Shutdowns at several plants in the same industrial area often overlap, pushing demand up for the same sizes. Booking as soon as the shutdown date is set secures what you need.

Prepare arrangements before arrival

• Entry permits for machines and drivers.
• Work-at-height permits and safety requirements for operators.
• Drop-off points and parking positions for the machines inside the plant.

Al-Fareed offers forklifts, scissor lifts, and man lifts that can be ordered together with one coordinated delivery. Send us your shutdown schedule and task list and we will suggest the right mix.