Construction Case Study
Construction Company
INDUSTRY: Construction
APPLICATION: Scale Truck
PRODUCT: CM Lodestar Electric Hoist
SERVICES: Annual Inspection
THE CHALLENGE
To ensure the safe and proper functioning of a hoist mounted onto a scale truck. The hoist is used to pick up scales and other items from the ground around turnpike booths.
THE SOLUTION
Our service technician, using a comprehensive checklist, performed an annual inspection of the hoist.
THE RESULT
This hoist passed inspection and will remain in operation to lift , install and retrieve scales that gather vehicle class information (by weighing truck axels) to determine toll fees.
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