Putting Safety First

14th September 2007
Source: Edbro PLC
Posted By : ES Admin
Putting Safety First
In today’s increasingly demanding market, when margins are constantly squeezed tighter and tighter, tipper operators understand the importance of carrying the maximum payload possible for increased productivity, while still maintaining optimum safety levels. For years, Edbro users have taken for granted the renowned reliability and safety of this world-class equipment. However, the Bolton-based manufacturer has never allowed the importance of operator safety to slip from the agenda.
Setting Industry Standards is not only synonymous with Edbro for the innovative, high performance products designed and manufactured in their UK premises, but with the levels of safety guaranteed with each Edbro product. The global market leader in hydraulic tipping systems and waste handling solutions recognises the vital importance of a reliable and safe product to minimise the risk of accident and injury.

In-house each cylinder on the production line is tested to above and beyond regular operating conditions before it leaves the factory to ensure optimum performance even when the product is pushed to the limits of safe practice. In addition to the internal quality control measures put in place to ensure each cylinder despatched meets these demanding standards, Edbro offers expert advice to all operators to ensure the ultimate safety in the field.

A recent training conference, hosted by Edbro for its UK-wide specialist service agents is one example of the commitment shown by the market leader to the importance of safety in operation. With the largest UK service network in the industry, Edbro is continually striving to offer the highest levels of service and support to the market place through specially selected spare parts and service agents. The Edbro Service Agent Day, held last month at their Bolton premises, was an opportunity for Edbro to emphasise first hand the importance of regular maintenance to minimise the possible risks which occur in everyday operation. With this constant support and training behind them, Edbro agents are expertly equipped to offer comprehensive advice to optimise the safety of those in contact with this equipment.

The unique design of the Edbro product has been developed by a team of expert engineers to not only optimise payload capacity with a renowned lightweight construction and increase productivity with fast operating times but also to face the challenges of the toughest and often dangerous operating conditions in the tipping industry today. The Edbro fit and forget reputation is well established and reflects the durability of a product designed to offer maximum performance for the lifetime of the chassis. With regular maintenance as recommended by Edbro in the Operators’ Manual supplied with every cylinder, the impressive resilience of the product is well proven in the global market.

However hard wearing the cylinder design, it can never compensate for poor maintenance of the bushes and hinges, which can result in dangerous accidents. Incidents when the fully tipped body is not sufficiently stable and forces the vehicle to completely tip over are exceptionally dangerous and can be caused by neglecting the tipping equipment and hinges in use. Some accidents of this nature have resulted in irreparable damage to equipment and property but, more importantly, serious injury and even death of the vehicle operator or bystanders to the incident.

As a leading global supplier into this industry Edbro is striving to reduce such tragic incidents and take some responsibility for offering the best advice and support to prevent them from occurring. With regular equipment servicing and repair when needed the risk of damage and injury can be significantly reduced. An Edbro cylinder not only comes complete with the fit and forget reputation for a profit-increasing product but also the peace of mind of a determined commitment to maximising industry safety.

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