Preventive maintenance and good housekeeping procedures will help extend the life and reliability of your telescopic stacker.

by Torben Johannsen

Telescopic stackers are among the most advanced conveyors available in the bulk material handling market – worldwide. Technology has advanced to such an extent that practically anyone can operate a stacker today at the touch of a few simple buttons. Unfortunately, nothing is ever as simple as it seems, and effortless operation can sometimes lead to effortless care. As with any machine, you get out of it what you put into it. Following regularly scheduled inspection guidelines and maintenance tips provided within the operator’s instruction manual will always extend the life and reliability of your telescopic stacker. Take proper care and it will last a lifetime.

Keeping a record of all maintenance and inspections is not only informative for the future value of the machine, but will prove helpful in circumstances where warranty coverage is validated. Using a daily and monthly checklist for inspection is ideal (see checklists provided). Regardless of any manufacturer’s warranty policy, proper maintenance and care play critical roles in the process of warranty claims. In fact, most warranty claims, if and when they occur, are often rejected based on improper care or failed compliance to maintenance guidelines.

Standard maintenance tips

The following preventive measures are generally considered an essential part of a telescopic warranty policy and represent minimum guidelines for inspection and maintenance.