Extending equipment life
March 1st 2010 As lifting equipment and associated
components age, efficiency and
reliability can be compromised,
resulting in higher operating costs
and safety implications. To address
these issues, Demag Cranes &
Components recommends that its
lifting equipment undergoes a general
overhaul at least every ten years.
Demag general overhaul programmes
have been designed to restore
equipment to optimum performance
and safety levels, providing a cost
effective alternative to investment in
new materials handling technologies.
Such regimes, backed by ongoing
certification, also help operators
meet obligations under workplace
health and safety legislation.
Demag technicians are fully
qualified to repair, maintain and
overhaul proprietary products and
those of other original equipment
manufacturers. Overhaul
programmes include an assessment of
materials handling systems and the
replacement of worn or damaged
components. Subject to assessment,
Demag also undertakes the replacement
or adjustment of mechanical,
electrical and optical controls, as well
as switchgear, brakes, chains, friction
clutches and rope stays.
Where appropriate Demag
provides for the upgrade and
modernisation of lifting equipment,
which may include the addition of
features such as overload protection,
inverter controlled drive systems,
anti collision systems, remote
controls, capacity/load increase and
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