Lift & shift equipment across the UK
At AIS Vanguard, we are experts in equipment lifting and machinery moves. Our wholly-owned fleet of specialist machinery lifting kits means we always have the correct lift and shift equipment to meet your requirements.
Our experienced team can use our state-of-the-art lift and shift equipment to move and reposition heavy and fragile items for projects across all industries. We’ve previously offered our lift and shift services to clients within the construction, industrial, automotive, aerospace, defence, pharmaceutical, energy, FMCG and general manufacturing industries.
We specialise in completing lift and shift projects in complex, challenging, or specialist settings. We own our entire fleet of lift and shift machinery and tailor our approach to each project we work on to the needs of the client and the project.
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Our 50+ year track record in industrial services and our skilled team with specialist machinery lifting experience enable us to tackle any equipment lifting project. That includes small lift and shift machinery moving projects and equipment lifting for smaller items, right through to hydraulic gantry services for heavy machinery lifting.
Projects we have carried out using our fleet of lift and shift equipment include:
- Moving a priceless Easter Island statue into position at Manchester Museum.
- Installation of shielded cabins and overhead cranes and removal of transformers from a nuclear site using specialist machinery lifting equipment.
- Installation of an ORC turbine at Heathrow.
- Deploying our hydraulic gantry services to lift three presses with a combined weight of more than 1350 tonnes from a canning plant in Germany and moving them to Yorkshire along with two other European locations.
- Dismantling of plant at BIP (Oldbury) and loading it to transport for delivery in Turkey, using our lift and shift equipment, ensuring all assets were match marked and catalogued.
- Providing our specialist machinery lifting expertise to calculate the gross weight of a 28.3m long 5.6m diameter load for Charles Thompson Ltd. This project involved our hydraulic gantry services, using a JS 450 lift and shift machinery jacking system to complete the complex 160 Tonne lift with minimal delays on site.
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How Can AIS Vanguard's Lift and Shift Services Help Your Project?
At AIS Vanguard, we offer various industrial services to help with projects of all sizes. Our lift and shift equipment services are one of our key offerings. Our team of experts is equipped with the latest tools and equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment from one location to another. Moving heavy machinery is challenging, so we provide solutions that ensure the equipment is moved safely and efficiently.
Our lift and shift services are designed to help with all kinds of projects, from installing new machinery to relocating existing machinery. We have a wide range of equipment, including cranes, forklifts, and hydraulic jacks, capable of lifting and shifting machinery of different sizes and weights. Our team of experienced operators is trained to handle all types of equipment, and we have a range of safety measures in place to ensure that the machinery is moved without any damage.
AIS Vanguard is the best choice if you’re looking for a reliable and efficient lift and shift equipment services provider. Our team has years of experience in the industry and is dedicated to providing top-quality services to our clients. We understand the importance of getting the job done right, so we always work closely with our clients to understand their requirements and provide solutions that meet their needs.
Complex specialist machinery lifting equipment and services
Complex, technical and heavy machinery lifting requires meticulous planning to ensure all aspects of the machinery move are considered. This includes strict health and safety regulations and selecting the most appropriate lift and shift equipment to do the job safely and efficiently, with as little disruption as possible.
With such a diverse range of lift and shift equipment, our team is well-placed to offer specialist machinery lifting services to niche industries and sectors. We’ve taken on complex relocations and lifting projects before for clients as diverse as the complete removal of a tyre production line for a Tier 1 Automotive client to moves within the Nuclear sector.
Our experienced professionals can work closely with you to determine the most suitable combination of lifting equipment for your project by considering your project’s budget, schedule, environment, restrictions, and risks.
As specialists in machinery lifting, we have the expertise you need to select the right lift and shift equipment for your project. Â Whether you need to move a single piece of heavy machinery or an entire factory, we have the lift and shift equipment and experience to help.
LIFT AND SHIFT EQUIPMENT: OUR HYDRAULIC GANTRY SERVICES
Our hydraulic gantry services provide the ideal lift and shift equipment for projects that involve heavy machinery lifting on a restricted footprint or in a congested location. This lift and shift equipment is perfect for specialist machinery lifting projects because it allows us to work around access restrictions or operational requirements.
Hydraulic gantries offer a cost-effective and flexible solution for moving equipment in small spaces.
Our hydraulic gantry services mainly move and install heavy machinery and equipment in tight spaces where cranes don’t fit. Our hydraulic gantry lift systems are mobile and versatile, making them suitable for lifting machinery and equipment in many environments. We can also move and install heavy loads using accompanying rail systems with our hydraulic gantries.
Our Megalift hydraulic gantry systems can lift up to 1,000 tonnes of machinery. This provides lift and shift equipment. You can trust us, no matter how heavy your equipment may be. Our experienced team selects the right hydraulic gantry machinery lifting equipment to suit your project requirements.
Our lift and shift equipment fleet includes a wide range of jacking and skating equipment that allows our team of professional lifters to move and reposition the heaviest and most difficult items during your move.
Our jacking and skating hire services are ideal for moves in dangerous or hazardous environments including industrial warehouses, factories, and construction sites. We use high-quality jacking and skating equipment to move heavy machinery in small spaces and work flexibly within tight spaces while keeping health and safety our priority.
The lift and shift equipment available as part of our hydraulic gantry services includes a varied fleet of machinery lifting equipment, so we can promise:
- Every model in our Megalift hydraulic gantry lift and shift equipment fleet has hydraulic rams.
- Our JS450 and JS130 Megalift hydraulic gantry models have safety cam lock offs for safe and efficient lift and shift machinery moves.
- Our JS40, JS100, JS400 A&B and JS1000 hydraulic gantry machinery lifting systems have non-return valves to ensure complete stability and safety whilst lifting a load.
- Our Megalift JS1000, JS400 A&B and JS 100 hydraulic gantry equipment lifting systems can be run on either diesel or gas.
- Our Megalift JS450 & JS130 hydraulic gantry lift and shift equipment runs on gas only.
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How our hydraulic gantry services can help you with your lift and shift machinery moves
Using hydraulic gantry lift and shift equipment allows us to lift heavy loads without the use of cranes. This versatile machinery lifting equipment uses the force created by the pressure in the equipment’s cylinder chamber to lift heavy loads on a small footprint.
The variety of lift and shift equipment within our specialist hydraulic gantry services allows safe load raising, lowering, turning, tilting and traversing, regardless of the size, shape or weight of your equipment. Using a hydraulic gantry machinery lifting equipment can often avoid the additional costs of dismantling roofs or steelwork. We can configure the right Megalift hydraulic gantry lift and shift equipment for the job, enabling us to meet practically any heavy equipment lifting challenge, or overcome the restrictions of any industrial environment.
Our hydraulic gantry services can make your lift and shift machinery move safer, less complex, faster and more cost-effective. Contact us to find out how.
What Benefits Do AIS Vanguard's Lift and Shift Equipment Services Offer?
Our Lift and Shift Equipment Services offer several benefits for your project. Our professional team has extensive experience handling heavy equipment and machinery. We use the latest technology and equipment to ensure your machinery is moved safely, efficiently, and without damage. Our services help reduce your facility’s downtime, allowing you to return to business quickly.
We offer a comprehensive range of lift and shift services, including:
- Heavy machinery moving
- Heavy lifting Service
- Machinery installation
- Crane hire and operation
- Specialist transport and handling
- Factory relocation and installation
Our team of experts will work with you to understand your specific needs and develop a customised solution that fits your project requirements. With our Lift and Shift Equipment Services, you can be confident that your machinery will be moved safely and efficiently, ensuring your project is completed on time and within budget.
Lift and shift equipment for any requirement or commercial environment
At AIS Vanguard, we have the lift and shift equipment and expertise to deliver equipment and asset-moving projects across all commercial environments, including offices, venues, hospitality businesses, and industrial settings.
Our lift and shift machinery and asset moving track record includes moving delicate and sensitive items, such as IT servers, furniture, interior décor and works of art, and machinery lifting projects for industrial equipment. Our turnkey approach encompasses much more than jacking and skating hire services; we offer lift and shift equipment and expertise for specialist machinery lifting, disconnection, packing, installation, commissioning, and even a logistics service and international transportation.
Thanks to our wide range of lift and shift equipment, no requirement is too big or too small for the AIS Vanguard team. You can trust us to risk assess every lift and shift project with the same high due diligence standards.
Our lift and shift teams provide the specialist machinery lifting skills to complete your lift and shift project on time, in any location, while ensuring your assets are safely positioned in their new location. Our project managers ensure we always deploy the most suitable lift and shift equipment, and their expertise is supported by SSSTS-trained foremen, riggers, HGV Class 1 & 2 drivers, crane operators, fully certified slinger signallers, banksmen and appointed persons. As a result, we can tailor each lift and shift machinery move the project around your needs.
If you’d like to know more about our lift and shift equipment and hydraulic gantry services, contact us.
Why choose AIS Vanguard lift & shift equipment
If you’re looking for a trustworthy, experienced industrial services company in the UK that offers complex, tailored lift and shift services for any industry, our team of lift and shift professionals at AIS Vanguard can help. We offer:
- Over 50 Years of experience
- Specialist lift and shift equipment
- Industry-by-industry expertise
- Full insurance
- Excellent customer service
To discuss your lift and shift project with us or book us in, contact our friendly team today on 01257 441 111
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Small Projects
Machinery Removals
Machinery Relocation
Machinery Installation
Factory Relocation
Complex Machinery Lifting
Mechanical & Electrical
Logistics
Asset Realisation
Asset Rationalisation
Crane Installation
Hydraulic Systems
Jacking & Skating
Robot Installation
Scrap Machinery Removal
Frequently Asked Questions
Lift and shift services involve the precision lifting, relocation, and repositioning of heavy or complex industrial machinery. We provide these technical services across a diverse range of sectors, including but not limited to automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, renewable energy, and general manufacturing. Our expertise also encompasses the movement of fragile or exceptionally high-value assets, such as medical technology, museum artefacts, and sensitive IT infrastructure. By utilising our wholly owned fleet of specialist equipment, we ensure that every asset is positioned safely and accurately while keeping operational disruption to an absolute minimum.
Hydraulic gantry systems are the ideal solution for heavy machinery lifting in restricted footprints or congested locations where traditional cranes cannot fit. They allow for precise raising, lowering, and traversing of loads up to 1,000 tonnes. Using a gantry often avoids the need for costly structural modifications, such as dismantling roofs or steelwork, to access equipment.
We utilise an extensive, wholly owned fleet of specialist lifting equipment designed to handle a vast array of industrial challenges with precision and safety. This versatile range includes hydraulic gantry systems, Versa-Lift extendable-frame forklifts, Valla compact cranes, and heavy-duty electric machinery, ensuring we have the right technology for every environment. Every project is meticulously planned by our project managers and supported by SSSTS-trained foremen and certified rigger teams. We provide bespoke Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to ensure all assets are protected and moved according to the highest international health and safety standards.