Schmalz

Inspection by knowledgeable service employees

Ensure the safety and efficiency of your work equipment with a professional UVV inspection carried out by our trained experts. With comprehensive inspection and maintenance, we make sure that your equipment meets the highest safety standards and complies with DGUV requirements.

Professional UVV inspection for the following work equipment

Our employees carry out manufacturer-independent inspections of the following systems in accordance with DGUV requirements:

  • Overhead crane systems up to 2,000 kg
  • Pillar/wall-mounted jib cranes up to 2,000 kg
  • Chain hoists up to 2,000 kg
  • Vacuum lifting devices/vacuum tube lifters of all types
  • Wire rope hoists/smart hoists up to 600 kg
  • Handling manipulators up to 1,000 kg

What you get with our UVV inspection

Qualified experts

Qualified inspection in accordance with DGUV 52 & 54 and DGUV rule 109-017 by experienced Schmalz service technicians

Cranes, chain hoists and vacuum load handling devices

We inspect and service equipment from Schmalz and many other manufacturers

Interested in a service contract?

We automatically take care of the next maintenance appointments, you receive a 5% discount on spare parts

Minimal disruptions

We coordinate with you to ensure that your operations are disrupted as little as possible

"A professionally conducted UVV inspection by our trained service technicians is far more than a formal obligation. We provide complete documentation in accordance with the latest DGUV standards, giving you legal protection in the event of an incident. At the same time, this proactive check helps maintain the value of your equipment: we detect wear and tear at an early stage, prevent costly unplanned downtime, and ensure maximum efficiency in your day-to-day operations."
∼ Jens Miller, Head of Sales Germany, Services

Your advantages

  • Compliance with legal requirements through regular inspections in accordance with DGUV (at least once a year)
  • Prevention of hazards for employees as well as ensuring equipment availability and value retention
  • Traceable maintenance history and full transparency regarding equipment condition, enabling planned production downtime 
  • Full flexibility despite a service contract: no minimum term, can be terminated at any time

Process of a UVV inspection with Schmalz

No special preparation is required on the customer's side. All we need is a contact person for the inspections who is authorized to sign the service report afterward.

  • Timely scheduling of the UVV inspection with your designated contact person
  • Inspection carried out by a Schmalz service technician
  • Our goal is to minimize disruptions to production through direct coordination between the service technician and the on-site operator
  • Calculation of the remaining service life for chain hoists and creation of a digital service report including all required acceptance protocols

On-site provision of a suitable lifting platform for the inspection of crane systems is required.

Qualified inspection of cranes, chain hoists and vacuum load handling devices

Our service technicians carry out regular qualified inspections and maintenance in accordance with the accident prevention regulations DGUV 52 and 54 as well as DGUV rule 109-017. The following services are included:

  • Periodic investigation of cranes and chain hoists
    • Inspection of components and mechanical equipment
    • Inspection of the hook block and the electrical equipment
    • Adjustment of brakes and slipping clutches and calculation of the remaining service life of chain and wire rope hoists
  • Periodic investigation of vacuum load handling devices (vacuum tube lifters and vacuum lifting devices)
    • Checking the lifting equipment for leaks
    • Inspection of vacuum generators and electrical/pneumatics equipment
    • Checking the safety features
  • Inspection including maintenance and repairs lasting up to 30 minutes

Contact

If you have any questions, we will be happy to assist you.
J. Schmalz GmbH

Johannes-Schmalz-Str.1
72293 Glatten
Germany

+49 7443 2403-0
schmalz@schmalz.de
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