The Importance of Maintaining your Tail lifts.
Tail lifts come in many forms such as disabled, column, cantilever, retractable, tuck away or slider; they all have their features and idiosyncrasies. Having a lift stop operating during delivery of a product or while collecting goods, can be very embarrassing and costly all round.
However, servicing your lift at regular intervals (every 3 months) and performing regular safety maintenance checks can optimise the performance of your lift and help prevent stuck in the mud situations.
Things weighing you down?
Weight testing is recognised as part of maintaining your lifts safety, an annual Load test is required by law. This provides a safeguard for the operator in the event of an accident because it provides proof that the lift was working to specification.
A simple operations test made using verified weights which are used to load the lift to the maximum, plus 25%. The system relief valve is then adjusted so that the load is lust ‘lifted. Giving you peace of mind and keeping your lift operating safely.
Every penny counts.
To get the most out of your investment, is to ensure that it is well looked after. One of the key parts of your lift is to ensure it is well lubricated. Lack thereof, promotes premature pin and bush wear and chain corrosion. Lubrication must be done at a regular interval and must be done with the correct products. If your vehicle is regularly jet or stream cleaned, lubrication should take place after every wash! Neglecting your investment is like throwing your money away.
Save on repairs.
Failing to maintain and service your product results in more breakdowns during the course of its use. Inspections and checks should be conducted as often as possible. Missing control box covers, platform misalignment and poor operational performance should all be recognised and rectified early on to avoid serious damages and costs.
Your tail lifts load safety device must never be ignored. It is a ratchet cam system designed to halt the platform in the event of a chain breaking or wire rope snapping, preventing a load being lost. The effective operation of this safety device should be checked on a regular basis.
On a high note.
Taking the time to schedule a service for your tail lift ensures you get a working investment that not only lifts your loads but your spirits as well. Having the peace of mind that your employees are safely operating and working with safe, serviced, and tested equipment is a simple service schedule or maintenance check-up away.
