When things are going well or you’re extremely busy, it can be easy to forget when it’s time to provide your construction equipment with preventive maintenance. However, neglecting maintenance for too long can lead to a number of different issues. Be sure to provide your equipment with regular maintenance to experience the multiple benefits of doing so.
Construction equipment maintenance laws vary from state to state, but each state has laws in place regarding how often construction equipment must receive maintenance. Additionally, businesses must follow federal regulations and provide their equipment with maintenance after a certain amount of usage. One piece of equipment’s regulations will differ from another’s, so it’s important to be familiar with the local and federal regulations for each piece of construction equipment in your fleet.
Federal and local laws are in place to ensure the safety of your employees and anyone else that might be within the vicinity of your equipment. Failing to comply with maintenance regulations will typically result in severe consequences, such as heavy fines or even the loss of licenses. Be sure to schedule maintenance on time to avoid compliance issues.
The costs associated with purchasing new equipment are very high. Additionally, if you find yourself in need of new construction equipment, it’s nearly impossible to come across today. You’ll likely find yourself on a long waitlist if you need new construction equipment.
The good news is that routine and preventive maintenance can lengthen your construction equipment’s lifespan. Regular maintenance addresses any minor issues and keeps your equipment running smoothly for longer periods of time.
During regular maintenance, minor issues within your construction equipment will be addressed. Additionally, oil and fluid levels will be checked and refilled if necessary, moving parts will be monitored and lubricated, and a visual inspection will be performed to look for any outer visible damage. All of these components of maintenance will reduce the risk of equipment downtime due to a breakdown.
When your equipment experiences a breakdown, you won’t be able to do the necessary work until your equipment is up and running again. The longer that your equipment experiences downtime, the more revenue you’ll lose.
Construction equipment contains many moving parts. Well-maintained equipment is safer to operate than poorly maintained equipment. If your equipment experiences sudden component failure and stops working while a worker is operating or driving the equipment, they could be in danger.
Ensure that your employees stay safe and protected while on the job by scheduling construction equipment maintenance with RPM Machinery.
Scheduling regular maintenance keeps your equipment operating as intended. If your heavy machinery stops working due to a lack of maintenance, you’ll need to spend valuable time performing repairs. Not only are the parts and labor associated with repairs expensive, but your paid workers won’t be able to do their jobs, as they’ll be waiting on the equipment to be repaired.
Maintenance keeps both your machinery and business operating efficiently, as your equipment will help you get the job done and stay on schedule.
When you enroll in a service agreement with RPM Machinery, we can access your machinery’s usage monitor to alert you when it’s time for service. All you need to do is let us know when we can come by to service your equipment.
Even if you don’t enroll in a maintenance program with RPM Machinery, we can provide your employees with guidance on how to properly service and maintain your construction equipment. Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help with all of your regular construction equipment maintenance needs.
The team at RPM Machinery knows that providing your construction equipment with regular maintenance is incredibly important to your business. That’s why RPM offers maintenance plans that ensure you receive maintenance on time. When the time comes to schedule maintenance, we’ll get in touch with you to ensure routine maintenance is not forgotten. Get in contact with us today to learn more.
Heavy equipment downtime means lost productivity, revenue, and potential job opportunities. Put simply, equipment downtime gets more expensive with every hour that your equipment is down. But what are the costs associated with heavy equipment downtime, and how can you reduce the chances of your machinery breaking down?
In the latest blog post from RPM Machinery, we’ll discuss the average cost of heavy equipment downtime, as well as provide some tips to help you avoid downtime in the future.
Planned downtime is the period of time when your equipment is shut down in order to perform necessary regular maintenance or repairs. Unplanned downtime, on the other hand, refers to when your equipment suddenly breaks down and is no longer able to operate. This affects all areas of your business, from employee productivity to unplanned costs and lost revenue.
Unfortunately, the average costs of heavy equipment downtime can vary significantly. Depending on how long downtime lasts, the type of machinery that is down, the costs to repair the machinery, and several other factors, heavy equipment downtime can cost anywhere from hundreds of dollars to thousands of dollars per hour. Taking the necessary precautions to reduce the likelihood of downtime is crucial to maintaining productivity and trimming costs.
If your heavy equipment ever does break down and you experience downtime, it’s crucial that you’re prepared so you can reduce downtime costs. Try implementing the following tips to reduce costs if heavy equipment downtime occurs:
Heavy equipment downtime can still occur, unfortunately, despite your best efforts to avoid it. However, by providing your equipment with regular routine maintenance, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of downtime occurring.
Enrolling in a maintenance plan is a great way to ensure that maintenance is not forgotten. When the time comes to schedule maintenance, your trusted construction equipment service company will get in touch with you to schedule your regular maintenance.
Not only will this help you reduce the chances of an equipment failure, but it will also help you stay compliant with local and federal maintenance laws to avoid the potentially harsh penalties of neglecting maintenance.
RPM Machinery is proud to be there when our customers need us most. Due to current supply chain issues, it can be nearly impossible to find equipment to buy or even rent. That’s why finding a heavy equipment service company that can provide quick and effective service when problems arise is key.
When you contact RPM Machinery for repairs or maintenance, we can typically be on-site within 48 hours, while the industry average is 2+ weeks. We’ve got the equipment and team to provide you with the services that you need, when you need them. Regardless of whether you’re in need of repairs or maintenance, get in touch with our team today.
Here at RPM Machinery, we understand that you can’t afford to have your equipment break down on you. That’s why we’re proud to provide customers throughout Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Franklin, and Lafayette, IN with high-quality heavy equipment maintenance and repairs. Whether the time has come to provide your equipment with regular routine maintenance, or you’re experiencing issues that require professional repairs, don’t hesitate to schedule service with us today.
