Skid mount

A Skid mount is a popular method of distributing and storing machinery[1][2] for the military and industry, simply put, the machinery at point of manufacture is permanently mounted in a frame or onto rails or a metal Pallet. The equipment can then be easily and securely transported as and used as a unit, a unit such as a fire-fighting Skid unit may also be temporarily placed onto vehicle to equip it for a task.

References

  1. ^ http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/Display.cfm?Term=skid
  2. ^ http://www.encyclo.co.uk/define/skid