Never Overlook Your Slings
In some parts of the country, it is fast becoming that time of year – haul outs are approaching. And in the rest of the country maintenance and repairs demands are always a factor. This time of year can be particularly stressful for marinas and yacht clubs alike as they take the necessary steps to […]
Maintaining your Travel Lift
Marina and shipyard owners alike know that if your travel lift is out of service it’s your money on the line. To avoid costly downtime, it is important to conduct periodic inspections of your travel lift. Why Inspect your Travel Lift • Increase the reliability of your machine – If there is one thing that […]
Neglect Now, Pay Later
If your launch season has been anything like the one here in the Northeast, the spring weather has kept you from getting a jump on things. Marinas and yacht clubs alike seem to be putting their boats in right up until the Fourth of July weekend and beyond! That tends to put a strain on […]
Wire Rope Maintenance and Replacement: Safety, Inspection, and Service
Similar to boat slings, the condition of the wire rope on your travel lift plays a critical role in the overall performance and safety of your lift. Wire Rope Maintenance Replacing the wire rope on a travel lift is unavoidable. However, there are steps you can take to extend the life of your wire rope. […]
Bearing Performance, Safety, and Service Life
Keep the “sand out of the lubricant” These words can be used for many things in life, but is most important when discussing roller bearing life span. The safety and reliability of your investment relies on constant upkeep and safety inspections. One area that is possibly overlooked is the inspection of your bearings and seals. […]
Under Pressure, A Guide to Gauges
An overlooked and often neglected component on a travel lift (or other hydraulic equipment) are the gauges. Gauges display the hydraulic pressures of the machines at idle, while moving, and under load. They are incredibly important to have to judge the PSI range for your machine, and they should be clear and readable by the […]
Preparing Your Travel Lift for a Hurricane Haul Out
With the advent of the hurricane season, you can never be too careful. When a storm threatens, it is important to ensure your most valuable piece of equipment – the travel lift – is working at peak condition. You don’t want to be caught waiting until the last minute to get boats out of the […]