Demolition Equipment Maintenance

The maintenance of equipment provided by a demolition contractor is a key component to a successful project. Due to the nature of demolition work, equipment needs to be inspected daily and the necessary maintenance needs to be performed accordingly. In order to keep equipment running efficiently, and to be productive, weekly and monthly maintenance and inspections are also required.

Universal Wrecking employs highly skilled and experienced operators / mechanics that are trained to perform the required inspections on a variety of equipment. On an average day, operators will inspect the exterior and interior parts of a machine, check fluids and apply grease where needed.

Their fleet of mechanics have fully equipped trucks that enable them to be dispatched quickly and make most repairs on site. Mechanics keep extensive logs of maintenance work performed on equipment and are trained to identify any potential future issues that could develop. The advantage of being proactive in identifying potential issues allows time for obtaining required parts, and getting pricing from various suppliers to get the most cost effective options and reduce idle time.

Demolition projects require numerous machines to work in sync to allow for schedules and budgets to be met. If a single machine stops operating due to a breakdown, a project could experience significant production losses and result in increased costs from down time or inefficiencies.

Below is a list of the most common inspections that are performed on a weekly / monthly basis pending equipment usage:

Boom and stick excessive wear or damage
Excessive wear, damage or leaks on hydraulic cylinders
Checking underneath of machine for final drive leaks
Overall undercarriage packing / debris buildup
Idlers & rollers leaks, damage and wear
Drive sprockets wear, damage and loose bolts
Track assembly tightness
Damage, bent or broken shoes
Swing bearing damage
Loose or missing bolts
Tires excessive wear or damage
Foreign objects
Steps and handholds condition and cleanliness
Overall machine loose of missing nuts & bolts
Loose guards
Cleanliness of engine compartment
Engine oil fluid level
Swing drives fluid level
Engine coolant fluid level
Air filter restriction indicator
Radiator fin blockage and leaks
All hoses inspected for cracks, wear spots and leaks
All belts inspected for tightness, wear and cracks
Overall engine compartment trash or dirt buildup
Leaks on the machine and outside of the cab
Fuel tank fuel level
Hydraulic oil tank fluid level
Fire extinguisher Charge
Windshields wipers & washers
Batteries & hold downs
Falling object guard damage
Seat adjustment
Seat belt & mounting damage, wear and adjustment
Horn, backup alarm, lights proper function
Overall cab interior

Universal Wrecking takes pride in their extensive maintenance program and the performance of all equipment. The program allows UWC to provide their customers with the highest level of quality on all projects.

About Us:

Universal Wrecking is an expert rigging, dismantlement, demolition contractor and scrap metal recycling company that operates throughout the United States. We have the experienced and safety conscientious personnel, demolition and recycling equipment and the technical expertise to handle standard or very technical wrecking projects.

Contact Information:

Universal Wrecking Corp.
170 Double Trouble Road
Bayville, NJ 08721
Phone: (866) 585-3198
Fax: (877)-598-8645
Email: estimate@universalwrecking.com
Web: www.universalwrecking.com