Reduce Downtime With Routine Crane Maintenance
All heavy machinery requires regular maintenance to maintain integrity and functionality. Your cranes are no different. We recently sat down with Columbia, TN-based Integrity Crane and Hoist to discuss crane maintenance and how it can impact your equipment.
Q: Who performs Crane inspections?
Integrity Crane and Hoist: Most crane companies have certified crane inspectors that are fully up-to-date with OSHA standards and requirements.
Q: What happens during the crane inspection?
Integrity Crane and Hoist: A thorough inspection is part of the standard crane maintenance service call. During this time, an inspector will look for deterioration and structural fatigue. Your load chains and wire ropes will also be inspected and lubricated as needed. Your gearboxes and control stations will further be examined to confirm safe operation. Your technician will also evaluate limit switches and other safety devices to ensure your equipment is not inadvertently putting your crew in danger.
Q: What should I look for in a crane maintenance company?
Integrity Crane and Hoist: Certified techs is a must. You should also check to see if your company offers technical support over the phone. Sometimes, small issues can be troubleshot without the time and expense of an in-person technician. But, if you do need overhead Crane maintenance, make sure that your Crane company has all of the tools, equipment, service vehicles, and manpower to handle your calls when you need them.
Q: Aside from preventative crane maintenance, what other services should a provider offer?
Integrity Crane and Hoist: We can’t speak for all companies, but at Integrity Crane and Hoist we offer OSHA inspections, in-house and on-site repair and testing, modernization, runway engineering and design, and anti-collision devices. Our crane maintenance, repair, and installation teams are also experts in runway alignment, survey, and repair as well as being intimately knowledgeable about load limiting devices, motor controls, and other crane and rigging equipment components.
Q: What’s the main benefit of having your overhead crane equipment serviced and maintained?
Integrity Crane and Hoist: Number one is safety. However, beyond that, keeping your equipment in good working order will reduce downtime, helping you stay on track and within budget. Speaking of budget, it’s also less expensive to keep your equipment up and running than it is to pay for expensive repairs or damage caused by negligence.
For more information about Integrity Crane and Hoist, visit our website and get in touch with us.
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