Thursday, April 24, 2014

Maintenance Tips for Equipment Platforms

Equipment platforms are storage systems designed to elevate equipment and machineries to maximize space and avoid easy access from employees. Also used for maintenance purposes, these platforms are used in many types of industries and for many different applications.


Typical equipment pieces that are placed on top of platforms include boilers, water treatment equipment, pumping equipment, conveyor support, pipeline crossovers, and generators among many others. To ensure that these platforms will remain functional over a period of time and avoid immediate damage, here are some maintenance tips to keep in mind.

1. Install the equipment platform away from busy areas in the warehouse or facility. Ensure that it cannot be accessed readily by anyone, but authorized personnel only. This will avoid any accident that may happen when the equipment or the platform suddenly breaks or falls down.

2. Identify the maximum weight capacity of the equipment platform and follow it religiously. Make sure that the total weight of the equipment placed on the platform will not exceed the given weight limit.

3. Equipment platforms come in all sizes and shapes and have multiple uses. Install one that perfectly fits or is customized according to the size, shape, and weight of the equipment you are placing on it.

4. Choose an equipment platform that is made using high-grade and sturdy materials. Never sacrifice quality over a few savings on cost.

5. Regularly check and monitor usage of the platform. If you notice a damage, no matter how small, have a professional fix it right away. If you have to stop the operation of the equipment and bring it down for a while, do so. This will protect not just the equipment and the platform, but the employees in the warehouse, as well.

These are some of the ways on how you can maintain and take care of your equipment platform. For more information about warehouse storage systems, including equipment platforms, consult with the experts at MSS Houston or visit their website at http://msshouston.com/cantilever-racking-9/uncategorised/equipment-platforms.

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