Guide to Moving & Relocating Medical Equipment

Introduction

Moving medical equipment can be a difficult task, especially since most medical equipment tends to be large and heavy. Considering these machines are used for extremely important medical procedures and are often very expensive to replace, you’re going to want to take very careful measures to ensure that they are moved safely. Read on to find out how to properly move your medical equipment to a new location and how we at Sullivan Industrial Services can help.

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List of Common Commercial Appliances

There are many different commercial medical appliances that you may find difficult to relocate. Some of the most common pieces of equipment are:

MRI Machines (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

These large machines are built to provide detailed images of the inside of someone’s body. Anyone that’s had an MRI done knows that they are very large, large enough to fit an entire person inside of them, and extremely heavy, not to mention expensive.

CT Scanners (Computed Tomography)

CT scanners use radiation to take three-dimensional images of someone’s body. They do so by taking x-rays of a body from multiple angles. This machine is also extremely heavy and large.

X-Ray Machines

X-ray machines work like CT scanners, but they tend to be less robust. They use radiation to create images of someone’s body. Though these machines can be smaller than the others mentioned thus far, they are still very heavy.

PET Scanners (Positron Emission Tomography)

PET scanners are useful for observing metabolic processes in a body. They are able to show detailed images of tissues, and organs, and are very useful for detecting cancer, and other disorders. They are also very large and heavy.

Ultrasound Equipment

Ultrasound equipment are able to create images of the inside of the body by using high-frequency sound waves. The machine itself sends these sound waves into the body which then bounce off of tissue and organs. The machine then is able to use these echoes to create an image of the inside of the body. They tend to be used to check on pregnancies and are helpful for checking out organs. Though this equipment tends to be smaller, it’s still very important and can be troublesome to move without damaging it.

Pre-Move Planning

There is a lot of planning that goes into moving large-scale medical equipment. The most important thing to do first is check out the new site. You’re going to want a rough idea of where you plan on putting all of your equipment in the new spot before you begin moving things. Make sure the spots you choose have the space and the hookups needed to set up large and complex machines like the MRI machine, or the PET scanner. You also need to be weary of any difficult terrain that you may need to move over. Narrow halls and low ceilings could be a problem that you need to prepare for, and this will help you understand what kind of moving equipment you might need. We at Sullivan Industrial Services can help you make a plan to ensure that everything goes smoothly.

Equipment Needed

Speaking of which, there are many different kinds of equipment you may need to get your equipment to your new location. The most important things you need are quality vehicles. Moving trucks and trailers are going to be essential to move such heavy pieces of medical equipment from your current location to your new one. Forklifts can both help you load and unload the machinery at your new spot. Skates and winches can also be very helpful during the loading process to ensure you can keep the equipment secure.

Transporting the Equipment

To begin the moving process, you’re going to need to disconnect any power from each piece of medical equipment and ensure that each piece is secure. As we mentioned earlier, you’re going to need trucks to handle hauling the equipment. Within the trucks though make sure the equipment is stored properly and secured for the trip. You’re also going to need an experienced driver who knows how to transport heavy equipment. These kinds of drivers will know what roads to take, and how to handle certain situations. We can provide you with both the equipment and a trustworthy driver.

Moving Medical Equipment Across CT & the North East

Sullivan Industrial Services is warehoused in Milford, CT with a second location in Bloomfield, CT, and serves small and large businesses throughout Connecticut and the North East including but not limited to:

Reinstallation at the New Location

Once you finally arrive at the new location, you’re going to want to put the plan you made earlier into action. Start setting everything up in each designated place. Plug everything in and make sure everything still works. Of course, some extra wiring may be needed for some of the larger machinery.

Moving medical equipment is going to require a solid plan and a bunch of specialized equipment to handle. That’s where we come in. We at Sullivan Industrial Services have the resources and the reliable team you need to safely move all of your medical equipment. We will ensure that the moving process is smooth and easy. Let us do the heavy lifting. Contact us today.