Expert Care for Lasting Performance
Routine and Annual Maintenance Services
Ensure the longevity and safety of your tram and incline elevator systems with our comprehensive 13-point check-up. Our skilled technicians provide meticulous inspections and on-site repairs to keep your system running smoothly year-round.
Why Regular Maintenance Matters
At Austin Dock & Tram, we prioritize the reliability and safety of your tram and elevator systems through our detailed annual maintenance services. Regular checks and servicing not only prevent unexpected breakdowns but also extend the lifespan of your investment. Trust our experts to deliver exceptional care, ensuring your system operates at its best in every season.
Protecting your Investment
Our 13-Point Checklist
Our 13-Point Checklist is designed to thoroughly assess and maintain every aspect of your tram and elevator systems. This comprehensive evaluation ensures optimal performance, addresses potential issues before they become problems, and upholds our commitment to safety and reliability. Here are the key points we cover during our annual service:
- Check the overall operation of the elevator system and provide a comprehensive evaluation, service, and inspection report
- Test in-carriage controls, top and bottom stations, key lock-out switch, gate safeties
- Test slack cable switch, brake switch, and door switches for correct operation
- Lubricate bearings, wheel axles, sheaves, and rollers. Check gearbox fluid level and condition
- Check the electrical system, wires, switches, limits, sub-panels, and main panels
- Test the charging system or battery output
- Evaluate drive and safety cable conditions, checking for rust, swelling, fraying, or other defections
- Check limit switches for correct operation and ensure good contact is made with strike plates
- Check for correct carriage elevation and clearances at landing portals
- Test structure and rails for vertical and side-to-side tolerances
- Check operation and adjustment of cable rollers and wear strips
- Check for loose nuts and bolts throughout the system
- Perform an over-speed test to activate the safety brake on the carriage, calibrate if needed
Minor repairs and adjustments will be made on-site. We will provide a quote for any significant repairs or desired upgrades
Rigorous Safety Standards
Comprehensive Weight Testing
At Austin Dock & Tram, our commitment to safety is unwavering, which is why we implement stringent weight tests on all our tram and elevator systems. Leveraging 25 years of flawless safety records, we conduct tests that simulate conditions far beyond typical usage, adhering to ASME A.17.1 Elevator codes. This rigorous testing ensures that every system is equipped to handle emergencies with reliability, giving you peace of mind for the safety and well-being of your loved ones.
For the past 25 years, Austin Dock & Tram has proudly maintained an injury-free safety record for our tram and elevator systems, and we are committed to continuing this trend. It’s important to recognize that trams share many similarities with vertical elevators found in high-rises, skyscrapers, and private residences across the country. Some of the hillsides our trams traverse have vertical elevations exceeding 200 feet, equivalent to more than 20 stories. Our trams are equipped with a centrifugal governor and safety brake system designed to automatically lock the tram car to the tracks in case of overspeed caused by a cable break or other mechanical failure. These brakes undergo calibration during each annual service, meeting the stringent standards outlined in ASME A.17.1 Elevator codes, which mandate a 130% overload of the advertised capacity to test emergency braking systems. We strongly advise our clients to consider this additional layer of safety for themselves and their loved ones.