Operations & Maintenance
Transportation and Storage of Your Synthetic Ice Rink
Easy to palletize, easy to move: here's how to store and transport an Xtraice synthetic ice rink between uses.
Storing and transporting an Xtraice synthetic ice rink is simple: clean the panels, palletize them with ratchet straps, protect them with cardboard or wrap film, and keep them stored indoors. A standard 200m²/2,200sqft rink needs around 2x3m/7x10ft of space and up to 4m/14ft of height, and the palletized material can be moved easily with a pallet jack or forklift.
One of the most frequently asked questions is about the transportation and storage of a synthetic ice rink. Many of our customers decide to buy a synthetic ice rink with the intention of installing and uninstalling it depending on the time of year, or with the idea of using it as a portable ice rink to move it around different geographical locations. For these types of clients, it is essential to understand how to store the rinks, how to transport them, and what space is needed during the time they are not in use. Here we answer all these questions.
How to Store a Synthetic Ice Rink?
After use of your synthetic ice rink, it is time to store it. First of all, it is very important to make sure that all material is clean before storing it, to avoid any surprises later.
In addition, it is recommended that it be stored indoors to avoid exposing the material to adverse weather conditions such as humidity or dirt that could deteriorate it.
Once this is taken into account, the ideal is to palletize all the material. Synthetic ice panels can be easily stacked on pallets, and ratchet straps should be used to secure them. Once this step is finished, protect the pallets with panels by using cardboard or wrapping them with protective film to avoid possible damage or dirt. It's that simple: an easy way to store your Xtraice rink.
How Much Space Do I Need to Store My Rink?
As an example, to store a 2,200ft²/200m² rink, you'd need a 7x10ft/2x3m space, up to 14ft/4m high.
How Easy Is It to Transport My Ice Rink?
It's easy! Since most items can be easily palletized and have standardized dimensions, transporting your ice rink on pallets is very simple.
By just securing all the items of your rink correctly, you can use a pallet jack or forklift to move the pallets around. Make sure to use pallets with dimensions that adapt to those of the items you are palletizing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store a synthetic ice rink?
Clean all the material before storing it, keep it indoors to avoid humidity and dirt, and palletize the panels and barriers using ratchet straps, protecting the pallets with cardboard or wrap film.
How much space do I need to store a synthetic ice rink?
To store a standard 2,200ft²/200m² rink, you'd need around a 7x10ft/2x3m space, up to 14ft/4m high.
How is a synthetic ice rink transported?
Once palletized, the rink is transported on pallets using a pallet jack or forklift. The standardized dimensions of the panels make it easy to secure and move them.
Do I need special equipment to move the rink?
No special equipment is required beyond a pallet jack or forklift and ratchet straps/protective wrap for securing the palletized panels and barriers.
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