62 / 68
62
HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • MAY 2016
Technical staff do a fantastic job, however
when working on multiple machines,
little details can often be missed, leading
to increased costs and downtime further
down the line.
Here’s where a distributor can assist
your business. Distributors have expert
technicians that undergo regular training
on their specific product ranges. A key
part of the training includes discussions
about equipment performance trends
and how they vary by industry. These
discussions are a critical part of the
training because it relates to real life
performance of the products. As well as
the training, the technicians continually
receive technical updates. This means
distributor technicians have the latest,
product specific expertise and are able to
spot tell-tale signs which might be linked
to certain uses.
Generators and compressors can develop
certain problems in hire and rental
applications because of poor fuel quality,
incorrect loads being placed on machines
and not servicing machines regularly to
cope with site conditions (for example,
dusty environments mean machines will
require shorter service intervals).
Maximising uptime – the importance of product
specific maintenance
By Kevin Ennis, General Manager, Redstar
In the hire and rental industry, companies often employ technical staff to service their
fleets. It is not uncommon for these staff to have broad knowledge, servicing multiple
makes and models of machines, from compressors, generators, access equipment,
compaction equipment to small plate compactors and more.
When was the last
time:
• An insulation
resistance test
of the alternator
winding was
carried out on
your generator
fleet?
• Your generator
fleet received a
load test?
• The scavenge
line orifice on the
pressure vessel
was removed,
cleaned and
inspected on your
compressor fleet?
• Anyone replaced the speed regulator
diaphragm on your compressors fleet?
Redstar Equipment recommends annual
service visits from your distributor’s
product specific technician to assist your
technical staff in feeling comfortable
these little things won’t stand between
you and the reliability of your fleet of
machines.
A quality distributor will also provide
genuine parts which are rigorously
tested to ensure they will perform when
you need it and meet the equipment
requirements.
Take the time to look around your yard;
how much equipment and potential
revenue do you have parked up awaiting
inspection or repair?
Visit: www.redstarequipment.com.au
The QSM has a noise level output
of 67dBA at 7m and features impact
resistant polyethylene panels, roof, vents
and doors. The Steel bunded chassis
features a single point lift eye, fork tynes
with a 345 litre polyethylene fuel tank.
Group Product Manager, Chris O’Brien
said: “The QSM range incorporates both
the strength of the QS Steel canopies
and the new age look of the Yakka
polyethylene non corrosive panels.”
The QSM can be easily bolted to a
galvanised skid or a road registerable dual
Whisper quiet pumps for sites where noise can be a problem
The new range of Sykes Quiet Solution Modular (QSM) pumps has been designed to
comply with the stringent noise output regulations governing worksites and urban areas.
axle trailer incorporating suction hose
storage racks and a lay flat discharge
hose storage bin.
The QSM is designed to accept a large
range of Sykes Pump models and key
features include: easily removed panels
for maintenance; emergency stops on
each side; lockable door handles; vertical
or underslung discharge; light weight;
and available in custom colours for
multiple orders(5+).
Contact: 1300 255 444 or visit website:
www.allightsykes.com
The QSM has a noise level output of 67dBA at 7m
Redstar Equipment recommends annual service visits
EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE