Mechanical · Service
Machine installation and commissioning.
Mechanical install, electrical connection, controls integration and full commissioning of new production machinery — one accountable team from delivery to sign-off.
What we do
The service in plain English.
New machinery arriving on-site is exposed to more damage in the first 24 hours than in the rest of its working life. Lutrom manages machine installation and commissioning end-to-end — from off-loading the truck to a fully commissioned, running machine with paperwork signed and operators trained. Because we hold mechanical fitting, electrical installation and controls engineering in-house, a single Lutrom team can position and level the machine, install its foundation and services, run the power feed, terminate the drives, commission the PLC, prove the safety circuit and hand you a documented, functioning production asset. That single-supplier approach removes the co-ordination overhead that typically eats into planned installation windows — and, more importantly, it removes the finger-pointing when something doesn't work first-time on start-up. Whether you're installing a single retrofit machine, a full production cell or a plant-wide upgrade, Lutrom's engineers plan the install to fit your production calendar, work to your site's permit-to-work regime, and hand over an asset that is genuinely production-ready — not one that will need three follow-up visits before it earns its keep.
What's included
Every job covers the following.
- Off-loading, moving and positioning — including rigging for large or heavy assets
- Foundation preparation, chocking, levelling and grouting where required
- Services connection — electrical, compressed air, water, drainage, ducting
- Mechanical alignment — shaft, coupling, drive and conveyor alignment to manufacturer spec
- Electrical termination — power, drives, safety circuits, network cabling
- PLC / HMI commissioning — including code review, tag mapping and I/O testing
- Safety validation — e-stop, guard interlock, light curtain and safety-relay proving
- Site acceptance testing (SAT) to your FAT protocol or a Lutrom-produced equivalent
- Operator training and documented handover pack — drawings, code, SOPs, certs
Who it's for
Common on these sites.
Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Uptime, compliance and continuous improvement for production lines.
Industry
Food & Beverage
IP-rated washdown, BRC-audit-ready installs and 24/7 line support.
Industry
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
GMP-aware engineering for regulated environments and clean utilities.
Industry
Logistics & Warehousing
Conveyor systems, sortation, PPM and rapid response for distribution centres.
Our approach
Survey. Quote. Deliver. Sign off.
01
Pre-arrival planning
Before the machine arrives we agree the install window with your production team, review the OEM documentation, confirm the services the machine needs and agree the safety and permit regime.
02
Mechanical install
Off-load, position, level, chock and grout. Services connected mechanically — pipework, air, water, drainage. Everything ready for energisation.
03
Electrical & controls
Power terminated, drives energised, network up, PLC/HMI commissioned, safety circuit proved. First dry runs, then wet runs with product.
04
SAT & handover
Site acceptance testing against the protocol. Any snags closed. Operators trained. Documentation pack handed over — drawings, code, certs, spares list.
How we price this work
No surprise invoices.
Installation and commissioning is quoted as a fixed-price package against the machine's OEM manual, the site's services drawings and the agreed test protocol. Where the scope is uncertain — for example, when the client is buying a used machine without full documentation — we quote a survey visit first, then a fixed-price install against the survey findings. Every quote itemises rigging, mechanical fitting, electrical works, controls commissioning, SAT, training and documentation so you can see exactly what's included and, if you're procuring elements separately, what's not.
Coverage
Where we deliver this service.
We deliver machine installation and commissioning across the North West of England — from our Northwich base. Same-day dispatch for callouts and scheduled visits for planned work.
Service FAQ
What clients ask before they call.
Can you install a machine we've bought from another supplier?
Yes — that's the majority of what we install. We work from the OEM installation manual, wiring diagrams and P&IDs. If the documentation is incomplete or ambiguous (common with used machinery), we survey the machine on arrival and produce the missing documents ourselves before quoting the install.
Do you work with the OEM's commissioning engineer or replace them?
Either way, whichever is right for the project. On new-build machinery we're often the local partner supporting the OEM's overseas commissioning engineer — providing hands, tools, lifting equipment and site knowledge. On retrofit and used-machine installs we're usually the sole commissioning team.
Can you handle heavy lifting and rigging?
Yes. We use our own certified lifting equipment for anything within our capacity and bring in specialist lifting partners for anything genuinely heavy. Lift plans and RAMS are produced before the machine arrives on-site.
What about SAT protocols and FAT closeout?
We work to your existing SAT protocol where one exists. Where it doesn't, we produce one — usually based on the OEM's factory test protocol — and get it signed off by your engineering lead before we start commissioning. FAT snag lists are worked through methodically, with a written status log at end-of-day.
Do you train the operators?
Yes, on request. Operator training is scoped per project — typically a short training session per shift, with a printed SOP and a laminated quick-reference guide left at the machine. For more complex machinery we can produce short training videos on request.
Do you offer post-commissioning support?
Yes. Work is completed to an agreed scope, with handover records and support options discussed before completion. Anything post-commissioning is covered by the terms written into the quote so there's no surprise on either side.
Got a project, a survey or a compliance deadline?
Talk to a working engineer — not a call centre. Every enquiry gets a same-day human reply.
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