Maintenance
The Importance of Oil Filtration on your Hydraulic Tank Unit
One of the main causes of failures and service interruptions on a hydraulic elevator comes from particle contamination within the hydraulic oil. All oil contains some level of contaminants, but unlike your automobile, an elevator’s hydraulic system does not have an oil filter located within the system. As such, manual filtration and cleaning of the…
Read MoreElevator Maintenance: What should you take into consideration when evaluating a contract
As one of the most widely utilized forms of transportation throughout the world elevators require ongoing and continual maintenance in order to function properly. Proper elevator maintenance ensures the safety of those who ride the equipment, and they should be inspected on a regular basis to ensure compliance with codes and standards. With this in…
Read MoreThe Importance of Oil Filtration on your Hydraulic Tank Unit
As with any transportation vehicle, oil maintenance is of utmost importance. Not only does it keep the machine working and lubricating properly, it provides insight into the wear and tear the vehicle’s mechanics are going through. Within Kencor, we recommend an oil filtration process approximately every 5 years depending on site conditions. Furthermore, we will…
Read MorePut the Spring Back in your Elevator!
As with your vehicle, home, or work space, a tune-up in the Spring is always recommended with having a vertical transportation device. By scheduling a routine elevator maintenance visit, providing a general Spring clean-up should be quick and easy! With these tips below, it will help maintain the life, comfort, and reliability of your elevator,…
Read MoreAre your Elevators Ready for Winter?
Preventative elevator maintenance is always the cornerstone of continuous operation and long life span of your elevators. Natural causes such as weather can have many adverse effects on safe operation. It is increasingly important for building owners and property managers to be aware of how cold weather can affect your elevators. It’s important to be…
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