Project – Stage Moving
HMR Supplies recently completed a large project in Wyoming. The challenge, to design a system to move a 50′ X 80′, 200,000 LB outdoor performance stage 200 yards. The customer requested a moving system be attached under the stage so that it could be move into an exact position between shows at the Cheyenne Frontier Days venue. Customer specifications indicated a 20 minute time requirement to move the stage into place and that the power to move the stage be provided by a two tractors. HMR Supplies designed a system using six custom dollies to move the stage.
Project engineering, specification drawings, programming, weight performance testing were completed at HMR Supplies facilities in Iowa.
To complete the project, HMR Supplies manufactured 6 dollies with a knuckle suspension. Steering and height were controlled by a hand held remote attached by umbilical cord and powered by a Holland Power Unit.
-The knuckle suspension on the dollies was 67.16 inches tall when collapsed and 85.66 inches tall when fully extended provided a lift of 18 inches. The knuckle suspension also provided a 135 degree turning capability to the stage.
-Each dolly weighed 10,000 LBS with a 56 inch wheel track, and eight 315/80R 22.4 20 ply tires.
-Spring applied brakes on the four outside modules for parking.
-The 100 hp. power unit featured a Fiat Power train diesel engine, a 30ft umbilical to the remote, 3 lifting zones, 2 steering zones, and 2 braking zones, and on board air compressor.
The project was installed and tested in June 2016. Testing onsite was successful, meeting customer requirements.
The project highlighted the work that we do best, customizing the Holland Dollie®product to meet the needs of the customer’s project.
Video of the project test footage and installation can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/NmxM4O5C8Ig
HMR Supplies receives award
HMR Supplies Award Recipient
At the annual conference of the International Association of Structural Movers (IASM), HMR Supplies received an award. IASM is a trade association with 385 members who are engaged in the business of moving large structures.
The award was give for the “Most Innovative Move” in recognition of the historic Egloff House in Mason City. HMR Supplies built a steel bridge over a 100 yr old bridge to complete a house move by sister company, Atlas Enterprises.
“This project showcased our company’s services: engineering, manufacturing, rigging and large structural moving” said Chris Holland, President of HMR Supplies.
Boom Dollies
HMR Supplies has made a name for itself by engineering and manufacturing equipment for the heavy haul industry. The first Holland Dollie® was built in 1981. Since that time, HMR Supplies has continued to engineer and develop products that offer standard and custom solutions for heavy transport and on site moving. Currently, HMR manufactures everything from crane tag axles to dual lane transporters.The first boom dolly produced by HMR Supplies was for its sister company, CR Holland Crane Service, in the mid 2000’s. Since that time, HMR Supplies has found the boom dolly to be a natural fit for a standard product. HMR manufactures boom dollies in 2, 3, and 4 axle configurations to fit any make or model of crane. We offer full dolly customization through tire selection, paint color, storage options and so much more. Check out our website for boom dolly options and specifications.
New Product – 45 Ton Holland Dollie® model
HMR Supplies adds new 45 Ton Holland Dollie® model
HMR Supplies has been manufacturing the industry-leading Holland Dollie® since 1981. That’s more than four decades of experience serving structural movers, heavy haulers, large construction, and large product manufacturers. We offer Holland dollies for rent or sale and will even customize them to meet your project requirements. Holland dollies are manufactured in three standard configurations. Choose from the standard 40 Ton, the new 45 Ton, or the higher 55 Ton capacity to haul even more. The new 45 Ton capacity Holland Dollie® is in demand for its mid-range capacity in the structural moving industry.
Many haulers use the modular capability of the dollies to reduce equipment footprint or add extra axles to meet road axle weight requirements. Each model offers a variety of options such as power steering to make structural moves run smoothly.
Our ability to design and fabricate in house high-capacity, durable and efficient heavy material transport equipment is only part of what HMR Supplies does for its customers. What really sets us apart is the we combine existing products with employee ingenuity, expertise and full design-and-build capabilities to become our customers’ valued partners, helping them understand and overcome challenges. Many of our custom Holland dollies were engineered for specific uses and are now used for a variety of applications.
