About Hilman
Hilman specializes in industrial roller systems for moving heavy machinery — installations, plant relocations, equipment positioning. The standard brand for industrial millwrights, riggers, and plant maintenance teams. When you need to move a 50,000+ lb piece of equipment across a finished floor without forklifts, Hilman is the answer. Hilman is available by special order.
Why Douglas Stocks Hilman
- Industrial roller systems (capacity 6,000 lbs to 600,000 lbs per roller)
- Bull dollies, pipe rollers, machinery skates
- Plant relocation and installation equipment
- Capacity up to 1,000,000 lbs total per system
- Premium Quality — engineering support for unusual loads
Hilman Product Lines
The lines we stock and support, with the application sweet spot for each.
| Line | Capacity | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Roller Systems | 5,000 – 100,000 lbs per roller (sets to 1M+ lbs total) | Moving heavy machinery — installations, plant relocations, equipment positioning |
Hilman — Technical Reference
| Specialty | Heavy machinery moving — installations, plant relocations, large equipment positioning |
|---|---|
| When to choose Hilman | When you need to move 10,000+ lbs without forklifts — the only viable solution for many fab and mill installations |
| Set capacity | Up to 1,000,000+ lbs total in a multi-roller set configuration |
Stock & Lead Time
Standard roller sets: 2–4 weeks. Specialty / custom: 4–8 weeks. Project consultation recommended for large jobs.
How to Get a Quote
For Hilman equipment, call (305) 888-3700. Tell us the application (load capacity, environment, frequency of use) and we'll spec the right product in 5 minutes. Same-day quotes on in-stock items.
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