Top Tips For Your Mobile Crane Maintenance And Repairs

Keeping your mobile crane repaired may seem like a daily daunting task especially if you normally only hire cranes. So this blog aims to make you feel more familiar with maintaining your mobile crane with some top tips.

1. Check the air and hydraulic systems every day - Crane operators should regularly inspect various air and hydraulic systems since they are essential to the operation of cranes. Pipes, lines, and other crane parts are far more likely to sustain damage or leaks than heavy metal parts.

1. Check for damage in chains and connections - The hoist's chains and connectors need to be extremely strong and resistant to years of use. However, you might want to have a specialist evaluate the condition of your crane if you see significant wear, corrosion, or rust over time.

1. Observe correct alignment - A crane may become misaligned and tilt to one side after being used for a long time, which puts too much strain on the device. When a crane is misaligned, the operator should constantly be aware of the condition of the machine and seek out a reliable crane repair service right once.

1. Regularly lubricate - It is simple to lubricate the major components, notably the boom.

1. Replace the oil and filters - The largest threat to hydraulic machinery is contaminants. Because of this, it's crucial that you regularly check for impurities as well as make sure your filters and oil are being changed. Follow the instructions in your manual. You'll waste money if you replace these items too soon. If you replace them after hours, you could have more pressing concerns.

1. Keep Your Environment Clean - Routinely clean your mobile crane to get rid of dirt, trash, and other caustic materials. Cleaning the boom, control, and undercarriage compartments in particular will help to prevent contaminants from damaging components over time. The same can be said for truck maintenance as well.

1. Keeping a record or diary would also be necessary for appropriate mobile crane maintenance. Any observations you have when performing normal maintenance, as well as any operations you carry out, no matter how little they may seem, should be noted. This enables you to keep track of the performance of your equipment and record any modifications you've made, which may be used as the foundation for further maintenance and repair.

At Nick Sampson, we aim to maintain our hire mobile cranes to the best of our ability so they are in perfect condition for when they are on loan to you or your company. For more information on how to maintain your own mobile crane and truck please contact us.