Moving fluoroscopic C-arm. Who to hire? Costs?

[Ligament]

I need to move a c-arm about 30 miles. The "official" mover that Philips used to move our c-arm to us in the past charges an insane amount to move c-arms. Can we just use regular furniture movers? Do you guys have any tips on how to affordably move a c-arm, and if there are any pitfalls to look out for (II miscalibration from vibration of moving, etc)

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[deleted185747]

Penske truck with lift. $100. Bunch of ratchet straps to secure II into front corner. I just bought one and moved it this way. The guy I bought it from moved it by this same method after it was delivered by the company in a Penske truck. He asked the guys who delivered it and they told him this is how they always deliver C-Arms.

 

[Pain_doc]

I've moved my C-arm a couple of times over the years. I used regular movers as I was moving the entire office contents. Tell them to secure it well and tell them it costs a million bucks to replace if they break it 🙂 They will be very careful. I worried more about pushing the c-arm over the side walk cracks than the ride over to the office.

 

[SSdoc33]

make sure there is not a clause in your warranty about moving it. something breaks down the line, they may blame the "move" and not cover it.

 

[lonelobo]

Yes I sucked it up this spring and paid Phillips to move my Carm as they specifically told me warranty was void if they had no evidence of a certified mover doing transport.
There " certified mover " was an F'''ing joke. Two guys with a Uhaul where the gate didn't lower enough, so I basically had to help lift the machine onto the lift gate.

Cost something like $2K to move a little over 3 miles

 

[hyperalgesia]

I also used Penske to move a c-arm on 2 occasions. One time it was just my sister helping. Just make sure the lift is plenty wide enough and of course lock the wheels. The first time the lift was barely wide enough and it was a bit scary. I would use totally Penske again.

 

[Aether2000]

For a 30 mile trip, I agree doing it yourself is reasonable. I absolutely do not trust furniture moving companies or freight companies: they do not have a clue how to secure the C-arm inside the truck nor understand the delicacy of the I/I or beam, and tend to bang C-arms around. You will not be able to insure the C-arm through freight companies- the amount of insurance available through their companies does not come close to repair or replacement. Some of the companies require you to completely enclose the C-arm in a padded crate that must be built around the C-arm, usually once it is outside the building, before they will load it. Most of the freight trucks do not have air shocks, and they hit every pothole in the road on the way to your destination.
If you do elect to do it yourself, have plenty of help to get it in and out of the buildings and truck, use ramps (sometimes you have to build your own out of 2x4s and plywood), and pad the C-arm heavily, with multiple ties to the rings inside the trucks to assure it does not travel. It is best to secure both the C and the base separately since securing one but not the other may result in the C-arm traveling or falling over.

 

[Cholula]

a local x-ray company quoted me $1000 to move a c-arm. I did it twice on my own by renting a truck with a lift gate. I wrapped everything in bubble wrap. Before move, lower C-arm to its lowest position like you should anyways. I cut the bubble wrap around all the locks so I could wig-wag it through the doors and corners. I blocked the wheels and used lots of straps to secure it. No damage but it was stressful.

 

[JosephSerrano]

I would also say to take help from some general furniture moving or movers. It will cost you in budget as well will be convenient. Gathering reviews about them from the internet or from friends,etc. to find best option according to your requirements. My friend has recently moved to a new place with the help of the moving companies NYC, their work was excellent. They provided the best quality work for proper handling of all the items and also helped for labelling and packing unpacking all the items.