Steerman SCS Caterpillar Skate

Models SCS-20, SCS-30, SCS-60 | Continuous Steel Track | 20000kg-60000kg Capacity | Rough Surface Capable

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

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.

How to Use the SCS Caterpillar Skate

1. Survey the route — confirm the surface is firm enough to support the loaded weight.
2. Position the SCS skates under the load using suitable jacking equipment.
3. Distribute multiple skates as required for load weight and footprint.
4. Lower the load fully onto the tracks and confirm stable contact along the full track length.
5. Move the load by pulling or pushing slowly — the SCS is not steerable.
6. 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

Documents

• SCS Product Catalogue Page (PDF)