6 Advantages of Industrial Skids

Industrial skids are low, steel-framed structures that hold large processing equipment. They’re often constructed from I-beams, angles or channels and used as support platforms. Modular skid systems are typically employed in the food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, oil and chemical industries. Here are six advantages of using skids in your industrial operations.

1. They’re mobile. Industrial skids are self-contained units. This makes it easy to move them from one location to another within your facility. Additionally, if a spill or breakdown happens, the skid can be removed entirely from the area for safe cleanup or maintenance.

2. They protect the equipment. Skid-mounted systems have protective caging to protect complex piping and delicate valves during transportation, installation and regular use. This translates into a longer lifespan.

3. They’re scalable. Industrial skids can easily be adapted to the changing needs of your business. For example, if your plant layout changes, the whole skid can move around, preventing the need to move each individual piece.

4. They save space. Modular skid systems have a small footprint. The equipment components are grouped together or stacked to optimize available space in your facility.

5. They’re easy to install. Industrial skids are manufactured off-site and shipped fully assembled. This makes them quick and easy to install in your facility, reducing downtimes and optimizing production.

6. They’re affordable. Modular skid systems are cheaper than conventional stick-built systems. For example, you don’t have to pay a contractor to run specialized piping and instruments. Everything is contained on the moveable skid.

Common types of industrial skids

Furthermore, since industrial skids are built in specialized facilities, craftsmen can use orbital welders to pre-fabricate the materials instead of using overhead welds. This results in more precision and a higher-quality product.

Industrial skids contain complex processing systems that must be custom-made to your businesses’ requirements. For instance, skids can be used for:

• Unloading totes and barrels
• Processing high viscosity fluids
• Mixing, dosing and metering chemicals
• Pasteurizing foods
• Refining oil products

If you need help designing a custom skid system for your business, the team at Advanced Bending Technologies can help. We provide turnkey manufacturing services and system optimization services to reduce the cost of manufacturing, improve product serviceability and increase product lifespan.

Industrial skids for every industry

Advanced Flow Systems produces industrial mechanical skids for several industries. Our highly trained experts integrate and validate component locations and perform F.A.T. (testing) in-house prior to final installation to guarantee acceptance criteria. Contact us today for more information on how we can help you design, engineer and manufacture an industrial skid for your business.