The data center industry is exploding with unstoppable momentum! In 2025, the global market reached ~$384–387 billion, surging to ~$425–430 billion in 2026 (CAGR ~11%), and racing toward $900B–$1.1T by 2033/2035. AI is supercharging everything—AI data centers alone exploding from ~$17–236 billion in 2025 to $198–934 billion by 2030/2035 (CAGR 27–32%+). Hyperscalers, edge/modular deployments, 5G, and energy-efficient designs are unleashing massive demand for heavy power, cooling, and IT modules.
This boom demands flawless movement of heavy equipment: UPS systems, chillers, switchgear, heat exchangers, power distribution units, transformers, and IT server racks—often weighing 100+ tons in tight, sensitive spaces. Errors must be minimized to reduce downtime and increase safety.
Hilman Inc.—founded in 1953 and pioneering heavy load-moving for over 70 years—has the broadest portfolio and proven expertise to handle it. Hilman routinely delivers systems that move heavy module packages with capacities up to 200 tons.
Pain Points in Heavy Data Center Moves
• Physical/Infrastructure Limits — Fully loaded racks or massive UPS/chillers/switchgear can easily exceed the limits of competitive powered systems. These complicated moves sometimes require modified skates or expert skate placement. Obstacles such as gaps in the floor or tight turns require rigging expertise to ensure safe and efficient moves. Raised floors can offer challenges when point-loading the modules on skates.
• Tight-Space Maneuverability — Narrow aisles, doorways, elevators, and curved paths choke bulky equipment. Standard casters flat-spot under load, lose control, and hinder precise positioning, costing uptime in 24/7 facilities.
Hilman accommodates these with engineered precision.
Hilman Rollers: Proven Solutions for Data Center Heavy Modules
Hilman’s portfolio handles the toughest moves. All options are sold as complete kits, so you are ready to move upon receiving.
• TK-EVO Battery-Powered Machine Skate — USA-manufactured, low-profile (6.4″ height) metal tracks, skid-steering, remote control—up to 40 tons on level concrete surfaces. Zero-emission, whisper-quiet for precision control in tight spaces and tortuous paths.
• Traksporter — 50/75/100/200-ton hydraulic crawler kits with near-zero-turn radius for your heaviest modules.
• PowerAttack / UMMK — 30-ton powered push/pull forklift replacement / Universal Machinery Moving Kit (complete moving kit including the PowerAttack).
• Standard or Modified Skates — To support and steer the middle and rear of your valuable module, Hilman offers the industry’s most complete portfolio of standard skates. If the application calls for it, we will modify our existing skates or engineer something new so you will always have the optimal solution considering all variables.
Why Hilman? 70+ Years of Unmatched Expertise
As the only US-based manufacturer with a fully integrated ecosystem, Hilman sets the standard.
• On-Site Expertise — Regional Managers + Certified Rigging Pros for application analysis, demos, training.
• Included Training — Up to 8 hours (one day) of free expert sessions are included in Traksporter or TK-EVO sales.
• Field Support and Troubleshooting — Dedicated field engineer for demos/troubleshooting; maintenance at Marlboro, NJ facility by the builders themselves.
• Engineering Support — Our staff of expert engineers will be happy to engage with you when a modification or custom design is required.
Ride the Data Center Explosion – Contact Hilman Now!
Data Centers, AI is accelerating! Do not let heavy moves slow you down.
Reach out for a no-obligation consultation today!
Contact Hilman at sales@hilmanrollers.com or +1-732-462-6277 or visit www.hilmanrollers.com for specs and custom solutions. Move with precision, safety, and efficiency. Hilman is ISO-9001:2015 certified.
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