At Equipserv UK we think it’s important that the word ‘refurbishment’ means exactly that, and not just a coat of paint that gives the appearance of a refurbishment without resolving the fundamental issues that brought about the decision to have the machine refurbished or replaced in the first place.
Every aspect of the machine is fully assessed, and to do this every item MUST be removed from the mainframe for full inspection, to either be repaired or replaced.
The areas of refurbishment are broken down into 4 areas:
The steel frame structure of the machine, compaction blade, hopper & covers
This includes the main power pack, ram cylinders and hydraulic hoses
All wiring, limit switches, sensors, magnet switches, main panel & remote stations
Wear pads, blocks, strips, ram pins and bushes
Every machine has a life expectancy and this is usually based on the following:
For example, a machine in high use, with food waste product being put through will have a heavy impact on the life of the hydraulics, mechanical movement and mainframe of the machine. So with this in mind you may expect to replace the machine every 5 years, or maybe stretch to 10 years with regular servicing and housekeeping.
You may not be able to change the conditions surrounding the machines operation and therefore assume replacement of the machine is the best option.
In reality, refurbishing the existing machine through Equipserv could give exactly the same life expectancy as a new machine.
We offer 3 different options of refurbishment level:
This option is based on using as much of the existing components as possible to help reduce costs. All
items and components are removed, assessed and repaired or replaced where required.
NOTE: Some items that may not have been originally quoted for but are found under inspection and test to
be in need of urgent attention will be quoted for separately at the time of works.
Warranty of 3 months given on areas associated with the refurbishment.
Excludes items not replaced at time of refurbishment, but were seen to be in good order at time of works.
Excludes damage and operator error.
Standard refurbishment is all of the above with the addition of ‘high usage’ parts replaced with new.
For example: New hydraulic pump and filters, new hydraulic hoses, new limit switches, new push buttons
on controls stations, new motor contactor relay & overload, new nylon wear pads / strips.
Warranty of 6 months given on areas associated with the refurbishment and parts replaced.
Excludes items not replaced at time of refurbishment, but were seen to be in good order at time of works.
Excludes damage and operator error.
This is basically like a new machine. The only items that survive are the steel mainframe, compaction
blade, hoppers and covers, which will be repaired where required before going off for shot blast and paint.
The hydraulic rams will undergo a full overhaul with test certificate.
All other components listed below are replaced with new to original manufacturer’s specification:
Warranty of 12 months given on areas associated with the refurbishment and parts replaced.
Excludes damage and operator error.
Our latest refurbishment case study
Below are a collection of photos from various sites showing machines that have been refurbished by Equipserv UK
