The Steerman SCS Caterpillar Skate uses a continuous steel track instead of polyurethane wheels, making it the appropriate choice for moving heavy loads over rough, uneven or unfinished surfaces where wheeled skates cannot operate. The steel track spreads the load over a long contact area, rolling over small obstacles, joints and surface irregularities that would defeat a wheeled platform. Available in 20t, 30t and 60t capacities, the SCS range suits steel fabrication yards, construction sites, foundries, shipyards and any heavy industrial environment where the surface is not workshop-grade.
Key Features
- Continuous steel track — rolls over rough, uneven or unfinished surfaces where wheeled skates fail
- Long contact patch — load is distributed over the full length of the track
- Capacity range 20t to 60t — covers the heavy end of industrial load moving
- Built for heavy industry — steel fabrication, foundries, shipyards, construction sites
- Robust construction — 50kg to 92kg per skate, designed for repeated heavy-duty use
Technical Specifications
| Model |
Capacity (kg) |
Weight (kg) |
Track Type |
| SCS-20 |
20000 |
50 |
Continuous steel track |
| SCS-30 |
30000 |
58 |
Continuous steel track |
| SCS-60 |
60000 |
92 |
Continuous steel track |
European Manufactured | CE Compliant
This product is manufactured to European standards by Yale Industrial Products, part of the Columbus McKinnon group. All units are supplied with a CE Declaration of Conformity. Load moving skates are classed as work equipment under PUWER 1998. Regular visual inspection is required before every use, with periodic thorough examination by a competent person in line with site safety policy and any applicable insurance requirements.
Suitable Applications
The SCS range suits any heavy industrial environment where the rolling surface is not workshop-grade. Typical uses include moving fabricated steel work in yards, repositioning plant on construction sites, foundry handling, shipyard plate movement and any application where a wheeled load skate would fail or damage the polyurethane on rough ground.
Skates need a hard, flat, clean surface along the whole route. See also load moving systems and hand stackers.
How to Use the SCS Caterpillar Skate
- Survey the route — confirm the surface is firm enough to support the loaded weight.
- Position the SCS skates under the load using suitable jacking equipment.
- Distribute multiple skates as required for load weight and footprint.
- Lower the load fully onto the tracks and confirm stable contact along the full track length.
- Move the load by pulling or pushing slowly — the SCS is not steerable.
- For directional changes, lift, reposition and re-lower onto the skates.
Warning:
Do not exceed the rated capacity. The SCS is not steerable.
Safety Information
- Confirm the rolling surface is firm enough to support the loaded weight without yielding.
- Inspect each track for damage, contamination or dragging links before each use.
- Use multiple spotters — directional control depends on the team guiding the move.
- Keep personnel clear of the rolling path and the track edges.
- The steel track does not protect finished floor surfaces — use on yards and unfinished concrete only.
Inspection and Maintenance
Inspect before each use with attention to track link condition, frame integrity and load contact surface. Clean track of debris, mud and contamination after each use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When should I use SCS instead of polyurethane skates?
Choose SCS when the rolling surface is rough, uneven or unfinished. Polyurethane wheels will fail or be damaged on these surfaces. For smooth indoor floors, the Steerman SX/S or Yale LX wheeled platforms are quieter and easier to steer.
Q: Does the SCS protect finished floors?
No. The steel track is not designed for finished floor surfaces and can mark or damage polished concrete, epoxy or tiled floors. Use SCS on unfinished concrete, steel plate or yard surfaces only.
Q: How do I steer the SCS?
The SCS is not steerable — it rolls in the direction it is pointed. For directional changes, lift the load using jacks, reposition the skates and lower again.
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