Unpacking & Lifting
Receiving Inspection
When the machine arrives at your facility:
- Inspect the packaging for visible damage before accepting delivery.
- Note any damage on the delivery receipt and take photos.
- Unpack and inspect the machine within 7 days of receipt. Report any damage to HWAMDA and the shipping carrier immediately.
- Verify delivered items against the packing list:
- Main machine unit
- Controller cabinet (if separate)
- Injection unit (if shipped separately on large machines)
- Spare parts kit
- Documentation package
- Special tools
Lifting Preparations
Required Equipment
| Machine Size | Recommended Lifting Method | Minimum Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Small (≤ 1000 kN) | Forklift or overhead crane | ≥ 2× machine weight |
| Medium (1000–5000 kN) | Overhead crane with spreader bar | ≥ 2× machine weight |
| Large (> 5000 kN) | Multiple cranes or heavy-lift trailer | Per lifting plan |
Lifting Points
| Machine Part | Lifting Point Location |
|---|---|
| Complete machine | Lifting lugs on clamp end and injection end (see machine diagram) |
| Clamp unit (separate shipment) | Dedicated lifting lugs on clamp frame |
| Injection unit (separate shipment) | Dedicated lifting lugs on injection frame |
| Controller cabinet | Lift from base, never from top panel or doors |
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Use only the designated lifting lugs. Never lift the machine by tie bars, hydraulic hoses, guard panels, or the injection barrel. Always consult the machine-specific lifting diagram in the technical drawing package.
Lifting Procedure
- Attach lifting slings to all designated lifting points.
- Use a spreader bar to keep slings vertical and avoid side loading.
- Lift slowly — take up slack, verify balance, then lift 100 mm off the ground.
- Check stability. The machine should hang level. Shift attachment points if necessary.
- Move to the installation site at low speed (≤ 0.3 m/s).
- Lower gently onto prepared mounting position.
Unpacking Procedure
- Remove outer packaging (crate, plastic wrap, straps) from the top and sides first.
- Remove inner protective covers and desiccant packs.
- Remove any shipping braces, blocks, or tie-down brackets.
- Keep the shipping skid or base under the machine until the machine is at the final position.
- Inspect for:
- Corrosion or moisture damage
- Loosened bolts or components
- Damaged hoses or cables
- Broken seals or sight glasses
- Bent or broken sensors or switches
Forklift Method (Small Machines)
For machines ≤ 1000 kN, forklift installation may be acceptable:
- Verify forklift capacity ≥ 2× machine weight.
- Insert forks into designated fork pockets (marked on machine frame).
- Extend forks fully through both sides.
- Lift 50 mm, check balance, then proceed.
- If the machine is not level on the forks, stop and re-position.
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Never lift a machine with the injection unit or barrel supporting any of the load. The barrel is not designed for lifting.