Machines
Transporting press brakes
A press brake is tall, narrow and heavy – a design that tends to tip when lifted and driven. How it is lifted and secured on the vehicle is therefore the central planning question.
What matters
- Risk of tipping
- Tall side frames and the upper tool raise the centre of gravity. Lifting takes place at the manufacturer's points, secured against tipping in all directions.
- Length
- The working length determines the overall length. Long presses need correspondingly long load beds.
- Hydraulics
- Hydraulic oil usually stays in the machine; lines and tank must be tight and secured.
- Back gauge and tools
- Tools are removed, the back gauge moved to transport position and secured.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- What press force and working length does the machine have, and how heavy is it?
- How tall is it, and where are the lifting points?
- Have tools been removed and the back gauge secured?
- Are the hydraulics tight and the tank secured?
- Will it be lifted with an overhead crane or a mobile crane?
What we need from you
- Manufacturer, type, press force and weight
- Length, width and height
- Lifting points from the manufacturer
- Loading situation at both sites
Preparation: You hand the machine over ready for transport – dismantling, later installation and commissioning are done by your team or the manufacturer's service.
What we do for you
What we organise
- Transport planned around dimensions, weight and route – with the right vehicle and secure load
- Loading, unloading and crane work organised alongside on request
- One contact who coordinates dates with you and the people on site
Good to know
Press brakes usually travel upright. Whether they may be laid down is the manufacturer's call – with that approval we plan accordingly.
How it works
- 01
Request
You send route, date and machine details using the form below – anything unknown can stay open.
- 02
Review
We check the height against the vehicle, stability against tipping during lifting and driving, and the lifting equipment required.
- 03
Quote
You receive a quote with the agreed scope – on request including loading and crane organisation.
- 04
Execution
Lifting at the designated points, upright loading secured against tipping, transport and handover.
Questions and answers: Press brakes
Is a press brake transported upright or lying down?
As a rule upright, secured against tipping. Only the manufacturer decides whether a press may be laid down; without that approval it stays upright.
Why is lifting a press brake tricky?
Tall side frames and the upper tool put the centre of gravity high up. Lifting only takes place at the manufacturer's points, often with a crane.
Does the hydraulic oil have to be drained?
The manufacturer specifies this. Often it stays in the system; what matters is that tank and lines are tight and secured.
Request
Request for this topic: Press brakes
Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Manufacturer, type, press force and weight
- Length, width and height
- Lifting points from the manufacturer
- Loading situation at both sites