Periodic Preventative Maintenance Inspections

The use of periodic preventative maintenance inspections is a very important tool in assuring minimal downtime and delays due to required repairs. The use of these inspections will give you the advantage of being able to decide when you want to put your equipment down for repair, instead of the equipment breaking and having to wait for parts. Most manufacturers of overhead material handling equipment custom make the equipment to their customer’s individual needs. When you custom make equipment, each piece of equipment uses different parts. The manufacturer can stock most parts that would be needed, but a lot of the parts have to be made and have long lead times. 

Preventative maintenance inspections will meet the requirement of OSHA/ANSI. OSHA/ANSI requires that you have an inspection annually. OSHA recommends this be performed by an outside company.

The following will be covered in our periodic preventative maintenance inspection program:

1. Lubricate machine elements and accessories according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

2. Inspect all equipment, oil/lube reservoir levels and add oil/lube as required. Report any excessive leakage.

3. Visual inspection of cables, sheaves, and drums for wear, proper condition, and lubrication.

4. Inspect load block and hook for distortion and excessive wear.

5. Inspect hoist and trolley frames, catwalks and handrails for loose bolts, broken parts, misalignment, and broken welds.

6. Open control boxes and check all contacts for wear and adjustment.

7. Inspect safety equipment and accessories (i.e. limit switches) for proper operation and adjust as necessary.

8. Inspect accessory equipment for general condition and repair.

9. Inspect motors, couplings, and external wiring for wear and deterioration.

10. Inspect end stops, rail sweeps; drop lugs and shock absorbing bumpers for general condition.

11. Visually inspect control functions on single and/or variable speed cranes (push buttons and

contactors ) for smoothness of travel.

12. Inspect for oil leaks and mechanical irregularities not previously reported.

13. Inspect motor brake and adjust as required. Operational test all brakes for possible need of replacement of brake linings, brake shoes and discs.

14. Inspect collector shoes, brushes or wheels for arcing and/or wear.

15. Furnish customer with OSHA documentation.

16. Maintain files and records on each item of equipment in accordance with OSHA regulations.

Should we find faulty parts and/or discrepancies relative to OSHA/ANSI that are in need of replacement and/or repair, we will extend a written quote for required materials and labor to perform the necessary repairs. Any such repairs and/or corrective work will be additional to the cost of the inspections at the applicable retail market value and/or labor rates.