Inspections Vs. Preventative Maintenance - What's the difference?


Have you ever asked yourself which service is right for your business? 

Inspection or a Preventative Maintenance Program? 

What's the difference? 


Inspections are offered by numerous businesses for equipment ranging from consumer goods to heavy duty equipment.  Your overhead crane is no exception.  Occupational Health and Safety and CMAA regulations recommend having an overhead crane inspected at least once a year, depending on the usage of the crane.


Here at Crane Tech Service & Repair Ltd. our inspection involves our certified technician visiting your site to perform the following:

  • Perform a visual inspection as well as a operational test
  • Provide you with a report and quote for all defects found during inspection



Our Preventative Maintenance Program works a little differently.  The difference is our certified technicians will perform the following:

  • Physically open up the mechanical parts (motors, brakes, etc) of your crane for inspection
  • Any minor adjustments to both electrical and mechanical components will be done during the inspection
  • Lubrication for parts will be completed
  • Visually inspect the crane structure for cracked welds and missing bolts
  • Worn parts will be identified and presented for purchase approval and schedule a replacement date


Crane Tech Service & Repair Ltd. will provide clients with a detailed inspection report and a summary of any major issues that need to be addressed as well as any maintenance recommendations.


Constant Care Service Packages

 Inspections to be performed as per CSA B167 & ASME B30.2

 

BRONZE SERVICE PACKAGE

  • 3 Visual/Operational Inspections
  • 1 Annual Preventative Maintenance
  • Jib - $85 per unit/inspection
  • Overhead bridge crane - $150 per unit/inspection


SILVER SERVICE PACKAGE

  • 5 Visual/Operational Inspections
  • 1 Annual Preventative Maintenance
  • Jib - $70 per unit/inspection
  • Overhead bridge crane - $125 per unit/inspection


GOLD SERVICE PACKAGE

  • 11 Visual/Operational Inspections
  • 1 Annual Preventative Maintenance
  • On-site Inventory (Contact for more information)
  • Jib/Hoist - $45 per unit/inspection
  • Overhead bridge crane - $75 per unit/inspection

*Minimum 5 Units needed to qualify for one of our Constant Care Service Packages*


Detecting these issues early can decrease break downs, increase productivity, and reduce potential injuries