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Relocation Downtime Planner
Estimate the expected downtime and total cost of relocating your equipment or factory.
Relocation phases, in hours
Costs
Result: relocation downtime and cost
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The planner counts the hours of four phases: dismantling, transport, installation, and testing and start-up. You also set a contingency buffer as a percentage. Total time = sum of phases × (1 + buffer). Downtime cost = total time × downtime cost per hour, with transport and labour costs added to the total cost.
Example: phases of 16 + 8 + 24 + 8 = 56 h and a 20% buffer give 67.2 h. At EUR 250/h the downtime cost is EUR 16,800, and with EUR 3,000 transport and EUR 5,000 labour the total is EUR 24,800.
Frequently asked questions
How big should the buffer be?
It depends on the age of the machine, narrow points on the transport route and experience with similar relocations. The less you know, the bigger the buffer.
Can the downtime be shortened?
Yes – parallel crews, prior mapping, labelled connections and a ready new site speed up a relocation.
Does the tool replace a relocation plan?
No, it gives a first estimate. We prepare the exact plan after a site visit.
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Methodology and limitations
Methodology based on standard industry calculations and Maintest’s practical industrial experience. This tool provides a planning estimate and does not replace project-specific engineering assessment. This tool is a screening and planning aid developed by Maintest. Results are indicative and depend entirely on the figures and answers you enter. They are not an engineering calculation, a safety assessment or a substitute for the manufacturer’s instructions, applicable standards or professional judgement. Weights, benchmarks and default values are Maintest planning assumptions and can be adjusted to your situation. Do not use this tool as the only basis for safety-critical decisions such as lifting, electrical work or lockout procedures.
Tool version 1.0 · Updated October 2026
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