Machinery Moving & Rigging Services — Utah, Colorado, Wyoming

Rigging is the process of planning, attaching, lifting, positioning, and securing heavy equipment or materials using devices such as slings, chains, hoists, cranes, jacks, and skates. In industrial settings, rigging also includes load calculations, lift planning, center-of-gravity assessment, and safety controls to move machinery without damaging equipment, structures, or surrounding operations.

Equipment moving refers to the controlled relocation of industrial machines, production assets, or support systems from one position to another. That can include moving a single machine within a plant, transferring equipment between buildings, or relocating an entire facility. The work often involves disconnecting, lifting, transporting, setting, aligning, and coordinating logistics to minimize downtime.

IPS can support a wide range of industrial equipment moves, including die-casting machines, conveying systems, injection molding equipment, metal forming and stamping machinery, printing presses, furnaces, CNC machinery, robotic welding cells, assembly lines, extrusion systems, and specialized lab or medical equipment. Projects can range from single-machine moves to full production line or facility relocations.

A machinery moving project typically starts with a site review, equipment evaluation, access assessment, and schedule planning. The team identifies weight, dimensions, lift points, route constraints, floor loading, utility disconnect needs, and final placement requirements. From there, IPS coordinates rigging methods, transport logistics, manpower, and any supporting trades needed to complete the move safely and efficiently.

Yes. IPS has experience with permitting oversized loads and coordinating interstate transport for heavy industrial equipment. For projects involving Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming, that can include route planning around mountain grades, weather exposure, and access limitations at industrial sites. Proper permitting, equipment selection, and scheduling help keep the move compliant, safe, and on track.

Yes. In addition to moving equipment, IPS provides millwright support for setting, leveling, aligning, and installing machinery to required specifications and tolerances. This is especially important for production equipment that must be accurately positioned before startup. Using precise alignment and leveling instrumentation helps reduce commissioning issues and supports reliable operation after relocation.

Downtime is reduced through detailed pre-planning, coordinated sequencing, and a turnkey approach that limits handoffs between vendors. IPS plans around production schedules, access windows, disconnect and reconnect timing, transport logistics, and final placement requirements. By managing multiple disciplines under one team, projects can move faster, with fewer delays, gaps, or communication breakdowns.

Absolutely. Machinery moving and rigging involve significant weight, complex load paths, and active industrial environments, so safety is central to every phase. IPS follows OSHA/TOSHA compliant safety policies and procedures, along with disciplined lift planning and site coordination. Proper equipment, trained personnel, and clear execution standards help protect workers, facilities, and the machinery being moved.