Data Centres

Whether delivering a new-build data centre or upgrading an existing facility, the Porta Gantry, Porta Gantry Rapide, Porta Gantry Pneumatic and RML give teams the flexible lifting capability needed to keep complex projects moving.

These lightweight, modular systems can be transported through restricted access routes and deployed directly at the point of need to install or replace steelwork, prefabricated modules, pipework, cable containment, switchgear, cooling systems and other critical infrastructure. By reducing manual handling and dependence on fixed cranes, Reid solutions help contractors work more safely, overcome changing site constraints and maintain programme momentum in congested construction and refurbishment environments.

For rack installation and technology fit-out, the RML provides controlled vertical lifting in compact internal spaces. Its counterbalanced configuration also supports perimeter placements where access is available from only one side, enabling teams to lift and accurately position server racks, UPS units and battery cabinets with less manual handling.

The lightweight, portable Porta Gantry Rapide and modular Porta Gantry provide flexible overhead lifting where fixed cranes are unavailable and headroom is restricted, helping contractors improve safety, accelerate installation and protect high-value equipment during expansion and upgrade works.

For mechanical and electrical installation, the RML provides controlled lifting and precise positioning for HVAC systems and other components in compact, space-restricted areas. Its portable design allows M&E contractors to deploy lifting capability close to the point of installation, reducing manual handling and improving accuracy.

The Porta Gantry and Porta Gantry Rapide are mobile gantries that provide temporary overhead lifting for switchgear, generators, pumps, pipework and other heavy equipment during installation, replacement or upgrade works. They are particularly valuable in restricted or congested locations where permanent lifting infrastructure is not yet available or cannot reach the task.

Once a data centre is operational, Reid’s portable solutions complement existing infrastructure by providing adaptable lifting capability for non-routine work, changing layouts and areas beyond the reach of fixed equipment, helping teams overcome site constraints, reduce handling risks and keep time-critical installation programmes on schedule.

Rooftop installations can be difficult to access with conventional cranes, forklifts and other heavy lifting equipment, particularly where building height, restricted site access, limited working space or operational constraints prevent machinery from reaching the work area.

The Porta Gantry, Porta Gantry Rapide and Porta Gantry Pneumatic can be transported in lightweight, modular components and assembled close to the asset, giving teams practical lifting capability for installing, removing and replacing cooling plant and other critical equipment. The pneumatic castor option also supports movement across uneven or challenging surfaces, helping teams reduce manual handling, improve load control and complete rooftop works safely and efficiently without relying on permanent infrastructure.

For data centre facilities teams managing service voids, risers, pits and chambers, the PortX Tripod provides a compact, rapidly deployed solution where space is limited and single-person access is required. When maintenance also involves lifting or lowering tools, components or materials, the Porta Gantry Rapide combines personnel access with material-handling capability up to 1000kg.

At frequently accessed locations with fixed sockets, the PortX Davit XR provides a convenient, ready-to-use system. In addition, for unplanned work or access points elsewhere across the facility, it can be paired with Reid’s portable PortX Base options.

Configured with Reid winches and self-retracting lifelines (SRLs), these systems give facilities teams an integrated access and recovery solution that is quick to deploy, reduces the need for additional equipment and helps essential inspection and maintenance work proceed safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to operations.

The RML and Porta Gantry provide complementary lifting capability for moving, loading and positioning critical equipment throughout construction, refurbishment and ongoing maintenance. The compact, portable RML delivers controlled vertical lifting in space-restricted areas, helping teams accurately position server racks, UPS units, battery cabinets, HVAC components and other equipment while reducing manual handling.

For larger or heavier assets, the versatile Porta Gantry provides flexible overhead lifting that can be transported through restricted access routes and assembled close to the task. Together, these systems support smoother site logistics, safer load handling and improved productivity without relying on fixed lifting infrastructure.