Maintenance Schedules

Extend The Life of Your Tool With Scheduled Maintenance

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Pneumatic/Electric Hydraulic Pump – Recommended Service Schedule: Bi-Annually
  • Gauges are required to be certified annually.
  • Oil changes & Hose flushes should be accomplished bi-annually.
  • The Regulator & Lubricator should be reviewed/serviced daily.
  • Amperage levels should be reviewed frequently.
  • Brushes should be changed bi-annually.
  • Dripper should be set and maintained to 1 drip every 30 seconds.
  • Hoses require review after each shift.
 
RSL Powerheads – Recommended Service Schedule: Bi-Annually
  • Certificate of Calibration is required annually.
  • Seal kits should be changed out to improve torque values annually.
  • Retractors should have the pins examined after every use.
  • Coupler O-Rings should be changed bi-annually.
  • Hoses require review after each shift.
 
RSL Hex Heads & Square Drives – Recommended Service Schedule: Bi-Annually
  • Entire cleaning and service should be accomplished quarterly or after a heavy use.
  • MPI Testing is available upon request and is recommended every two years.
 
Tensioners, Hydraulic – Recommended Service Schedule: Annually
  • After every use, the piston should be collapsed, releasing all the hydraulic oil.
  • Seals should be changed every two years.
 
Rad Guns & Air Caddy – Recommended Service Schedule: Annually
  • Rad Guns are required to be certified annually.
  • The Regulator & Lubricator should be reviewed/serviced daily.
  • Dripper should be set and maintained to 1 drip every 4 seconds.
  • The hose requires review after each shift.
 
Clamshells – Recommended Service Schedule: Annually
  • Complete cleaning, bearing inspection, grease replacement, and overall service should be accomplished annually.
  • Tool Block Slides require service after each heavy use to clear metal debris and prevent Feed Screw damage.
  • Trip Assemblies require review before every use.
 
Pneumatic Motor – Recommended Service Schedule: Annually
  • Each motor should be completely cleaned, greased, and serviced annually.
  • Vanes should be replaced annually.
  • The Motor should be subject to a torque test annually to ensure its proper operation.
 
Pneumatic Air Caddy – Recommended Service Schedule: Annually
  • The Regulator & Lubricator should be reviewed/serviced daily.
  • The hose requires review after each shift.
  • Dripper should be set and maintained to 1 drip every 30 seconds.
 
Griptight & Highlift Test Plugs – Recommended Service Schedule: Annually
  • The Highlift Plugs race face requires refacing if worn.
  • The seal requires replacement if damaged or mis-shaped.
  • The grippers need to be replaced if chipped or worn.
  • The top plate needs to be faced/replaced if gouged.
  • Safety information needs to be replaced as required.
  • Chain Gags need to be reviewed before each use for durability.
 
G-150 Tube Tester – Recommended Service Schedule: Annually
  • Rod and Tube require replacement if damaged.
  • Internal service and grease replaced annually.
 
Esco Tools – Recommended Service Schedule: Annually
  • Blade holders and cutter should be reviewed/serviced after each heavy use.
  • The hose requires review after each shift.
  • Oiler should be reviewed/refilled every week of use.
  • Complete tear down, inspection, and grease replacement should be achieved annually.
  • The motor should be examined, blades replaced, and tested annually.
 
Pop-It Flange Spreader – Recommended Service Schedule: Annually
  • Complete tear down and examination should be achieved bi-annually to prolong life.
  • Toes should be changed when worn & bent.
  • Ratchets should be serviced annually.
  • Drive Screw and Riser require new lube bi-annually.
 
 
Please send your tools to:
Pickford
#30-3250-51 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB
T6P 0E1
 
NOTE: Package Rates available upon request.
All Certification Requests can be forwarded to Jeff Plamondon.

Service Rates

At Pickford - our rates are highly competitive. Our service technicians operate at a rate of $120.00 an hour, and we have set service rates for all commonly serviced item. We will not quote more than three hours on these items, meaning there is a cap on the repair charge, even if the repair goes into a fourth or fifth hour. We want to be there for you as your dedicated service department - when you need us the most.

Our warehouse is based in Edmonton, Alberta, and we are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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