Preventative Maintenance
Compactor & Baler Preventative Maintenance
Optimize your waste compactor and baler performance with IEG’s nationwide comprehensive preventative maintenance program.
By proactively maintaining your equipment at peak operational levels, you can extend its lifespan and minimize unexpected repair costs.
Our expert technicians identify potential issues before they become major problems, ensuring smooth operations and cost savings.
Following the Preventative Maintenance Service, you will receive a detailed report outlining the overall condition of the machine(s) and any recommended repairs. The report, along with the inspection checklist, will be emailed to you, and a hard copy will be mailed along with the invoice.
Trash Compactor Preventative Maintenance
Our compactor maintenance service involves a full system inspection and performance check by qualified technicians. Each session takes about one hour per unit and includes the following:
- Structure: Overall physical condition assessment of the machine
- Cover plates, latches, locks, and levers: Ensuring proper functionality
- Electrical system: Comprehensive check for optimal performance
- Hydraulic system: Topping off up to 2 gallons of oil (if needed)
- Lubrication: Applying lubricant after test completion
- Fire safety check: Verifying compliance with safety standards
- Dumper system inspection (if applicable): Assessing performance and functionality
- Equipment mounting: Ensuring secure and stable installation
- Test run: Running the machine to evaluate performance
- System pressure check: Verifying pressure levels
- Safety decals: Ensuring proper placement and visibility
Baler Maintenance Process
Our detailed baler maintenance process ensures your balers are running efficiently and safely. After each visit, you'll receive a comprehensive report and inspection checklist, both via email and in a mailed hard copy alongside your invoice.
- Structure: Overall physical condition assessment of the machine
- Hoses: Checking for any signs of wear or damage
- Hydraulic system and fluids: Evaluating performance and fluid levels
- Oil temperature: Verifying optimal temperature range
- Filters: Assessing their condition and potential need for replacement
- Proximity switches: Verifying proper functionality
- Safety guarding: Ensuring adequate protection measures
- Radiator/cooling devices: Checking for proper operation
- Motor couplings: Assessing their integrity and functionality
- Bale chamber: Examination for any issues or obstructions
- Cylinder housing areas: Inspecting for leaks or damage
- Bale wire covers: Ensuring secure and functional covers
- Drive unit bearings: Evaluating condition and lubrication
- Chain lubrication: Applying lubricant to the chains
- Fire safety check: Ensuring compliance with fire safety standards
- Equipment mounting: Verifying secure installation
- Electrical components: Comprehensive check for optimal performance
- Test run: Running the machine to assess performance
- System pressure check: Verifying pressure levels
- Safety decals: Checking for proper placement and visibility