Dismantling, Relocation, and Assembly of a Production Line from France to Poland
Dismantling, Relocation, and Assembly of a Production Line | France to Poland: A Step-by-Step Guide by OKSEL
When it comes to relocating industrial production lines, precision, expertise, and careful planning are essential. At OKSEL, we specialize in the dismantling, relocation, and assembly of production lines for industries of all types. One of our most complex and technically demanding projects involved the relocation of a packaging production line from France to Poland. This article will guide you through the complete process and showcase our technical expertise, helping potential clients understand how we ensure safe, efficient relocations.
Whether you're moving a single machine or an entire production facility, this guide will outline the key stages of our relocation process. We'll cover dismantling, industrial packaging, transport (both standard and oversized), assembly, and start-up, ensuring you’re well-informed about the intricate work involved in these operations.
1. Dismantling the Production Line: Precision and Safety First
The dismantling phase is the first critical step in relocating any industrial machinery. Before we begin, our team collaborates closely with the client to develop a comprehensive action plan. This plan outlines every stage of the dismantling process, with timelines, technical requirements, and safety protocols defined.
For the French-to-Poland project, the initial task was to disconnect the machines from their respective electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. This included:
Disconnecting power supplies, water lines, and ventilation systems.
Carefully documenting the entire layout to ensure precise reassembly.
Dismantling involved splitting the production line into manageable components, which required specialized equipment such as forklifts with up to 5-ton lifting capacity, scissor lifts, and transport rollers. In this case, one of the biggest challenges was dealing with the limited maneuvering space within the French factory. Despite the tight working environment, our team executed the job with precision, ensuring that both the machinery and the facility remained undamaged.
At OKSEL, we emphasize safety throughout the dismantling process. All workers follow strict guidelines, ensuring the equipment's safety and the working environment's integrity.
2. Export Packaging: Securing Equipment for Safe Transportation
Once the production line is dismantled, the next step is to prepare the machinery for transportation. Export packaging, also known as industrial packaging, is critical to ensuring the safe transport of the equipment. At OKSEL, we use specialized packaging materials and techniques to protect each machine part from damage caused by handling, vibrations, and external conditions.
For the Mont-de-Marsan project, our team utilized the following for export packaging:
Heavy-duty crates and custom-made pallets to secure large machinery components.
Protective wrappings (e.g., shrink wraps, plastic covers) to shield sensitive parts from dust, moisture, and other environmental factors.
Anti-corrosion coatings for long-term protection, particularly important for metal surfaces during international transportation.
Proper packaging ensures that all equipment arrives at its destination in perfect condition, ready for reassembly. This meticulous attention to detail is just one of the reasons OKSEL is trusted by industries for critical relocations.
3. Standard and Oversized Transport: Expertise in Logistics and Regulations
The transportation of industrial machinery, especially across international borders, is another critical component of the relocation process. At OKSEL, we handle both standard and oversized transport, ensuring that every piece of equipment reaches its new destination efficiently and safely.
For the France-Poland relocation, the key logistical challenges were:
Transporting oversized equipment, such as the grinder, which required specialized trailers due to its large dimensions.
Navigating customs clearance and ensuring compliance with both French and Polish regulations.
Our transport solutions included low loaders for oversized components and standard freight trailers for smaller items. Coordination with freight companies, along with our experience in managing cross-border relocations, ensured that the entire production line was transported without delays or issues.
Additionally, our team provided full support in customs documentation, ensuring that the client experienced a smooth transition with minimal administrative burden.
4. Assembly: Rebuilding with Precision
Once the machinery arrived in Bydgoszcz, Poland, the next stage of the process was the assembly of the production line. Because we had documented the entire dismantling process, our team had a clear blueprint for rebuilding the line efficiently.
This phase involved:
Reconnecting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Reassembling the machinery in line with the original factory layout.
Conducting alignment and calibration to ensure the production line would operate at full capacity.
The assembly process can be just as challenging as dismantling. In the case of the grinder, which had to be extracted from a 2-meter-deep trench in France, the challenge in Poland was to install it in a similarly constrained space. However, thanks to our team’s experience and the use of specialized lifting equipment, the reassembly was completed without complications.
