Lifting gear is used throughout the construction industry but needs to be serviced and maintained on a regular basis. Read on to find out about how different types of lifting gear are serviced.
Most component parts need to be stripped and cleaned before they are repaired. This is carried out initially with chemical cleaning or shot blasting. This is the best way to remove any paint, grease or grime that has built up so a thorough inspection can take place.
The process for doing this will be different depending on the type of equipment that is being cleaned as some equipment is not ideal for shot blasting and may in fact be damaged by it.
Larger equipment is placed in long soak tanks, for smaller items there is a metal laundry system, whilst chain is cleaned in a polishing box.
Stripping and cleaning not only allows equipment to be examined in detail, but also improves the quality and result of repairs.
Reputable lifting gear repair services will offer a wide range of lifting gear repairs and will also have access to a large number of spare parts. Lifting gear repairs will be carried out by highly skilled professionals to ensure that all safety measures are fully met.
Lifting gear service will also incorporate inspection and testing. This is carried out after cleaning and repairs have taken place to ensure that equipment is working to the optimum level. In addition, all good companies should supply a detailed record of test and thorough examination.
Lifting gear service will also involve calibration and verification where lifting gear is measured against the standard to ensure that it is running as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Painting and finishing is the final part of the lifting gear service process. Equipment will be placed in a paint shop, the majority of which feature a runway system so items can be suspended and a roller conveyor for bigger and more cumbersome items.
Painting and finishing is carried out by machine which ensures that the finish is of the highest quality possible and extremely durable. All lifting gear can be colour coded and appropriately labelled after painting.
This represents just some of the activities that are carried out during lifting gear service. Servicing is an essential part of the life of any machinery and regular repair and servicing will ensure that all equipment is safe and that it lasts for as long as possible without needing to be fully replaced.