Bus Lift Systems

 

Size is Customizable to Meet Specific Needs of Customer – We will work with your engineers and other professionals throughout the process and can quickly adapt the size and shape of the lift system to ensure that your performance and cost savings goals are met.

Loads Handled – The normal capacity of these lifts is 20,000 to 20,000 pounds per supporting post, but higher capacities are also available.

 

Environmentally-Friendly Mechanical Design Eliminates Leaks – Macton's mechanical bus lifts are far superior to hydraulic systems in their environmental impact – these lifts use mechanical screw actuators to raise and lower the supporting posts and there are no hydraulic fluids to leak out and cause environmental problems, which is a common problem with hydraulic systems.

Ease of Operation – Each post in the lift system can be easily moved fore and aft to suit different bus wheel bases and can be precisely positioned with convenient, hand-held controls. In addition, the system automatically synchronizes the posts for simultaneous lifting and lowering that virtually eliminates out-of-level conditions. While the posts are normally synchronized, if need be, the operator can also control each post independently.

Built-In Safety Features – There are a number of added safety features that these mechanical systems have over hydraulic systems. For instance, the screw actuators on these lifts are mechanically self-locking, meaning that they can only be lifted or lowered under power, so you don’t have to worry about any accidental lowering or system failures caused by leaking hydraulics. In addition, the actuators in these Macton lifts have built-in wear sensors and a strength margin that is at least double the industry standard. Further, you won’t need all of the added complexity needed in hydraulic systems, which can cause problems, such as corrosion proofing, anodes and back-up safety legs.

Lower Installation Costs – As opposed to hydraulic systems, which can be expensive to install due to the need to install piping trenches and pumping units, these systems have a lower up front construction cost, since the mechanical design employs a much simpler construction process.

Customized Configurations and Features – Each lift system provided by Macton is typically custom designed and manufactured to meet the specific needs of each of its customers, which provides engineers, designers and facility owners with a wide spectrum of design and performance options.

Minimal Maintenance Required – These systems avoid the complicated valving, piping and pumps that you would have with a hydraulic system – in addition, the mechanical screw on the Macton lift is fully protected from contaminants, resulting in a dramatic reduction in maintenance on these parts. These mechanical systems require only a minimal amount of routine maintenance each year, which can be scheduled for times when the facility is not normally in operation – as a result, this minimal annual maintenance does not entail operational disruptions or expensive downtime for the servicing of this equipment.

Long-Term Reliability – All of these systems are pre-assembled and tested in our manufacturing facility to ensure that all performance criteria have been met before they are shipped out to our customers. In addition, there is a special focus in the design, engineering and fabrication of these systems to ensure that they continue to run smoothly and reliably day in and day out for the years and decades to come.

Full Support Throughout Project – Macton provides full support throughout the entire project, beginning with the initial design of the system to be built, during which time Macton’s engineering staff interfaces with the project’s engineers and other professionals to provide the practical assistance and the detailed technical support needed to integrate its equipment into the overall installation. This support includes providing foundational, electrical and control requirements, trim details, data for structural analysis and any other assistance the project requires.

Ease of Equipment Installation – Macton provides a specially-trained field engineer or technician to supervise the installation, start-up and commissioning of its equipment, ensuring that it is brought on-line quickly and delivers the expected performance.

Ongoing Post-Sale Support – Macton also provides long-term spare parts and technical support services. Long-term service contracts are also available at each of these installations for periodic inspection and maintenance programs, as well as training services, as needed. In addition, Macton provides customers with the ability to easily upgrade their control panels, drives and other systems to ensure they reflect the latest in technology.

Standard 5 Year Warranty – The equipment is warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date it’s shipped from Macton’s facility.  Accordingly, during such 5-year period, Macton will repair or replace any such defective parts or equipment at Macton’s cost (including covering all shipping costs).  If required to trouble-shoot such equipment, Macton will provide the services of an onsite field service engineer, and if any such defects are found to exist, Macton will pay the labor and travel costs of such field service engineer.  This warranty is void if the equipment is installed without supervision by a Macton representative.  This warranty does not cover: (i) damage due to flooding, improper drainage or chemical corrosion, or from dirt or debris on or around the equipment, (ii) any damage caused by improper use or accident, or from the failure to perform the recommended periodic maintenance on the equipment, (iii) normal wear and tear, (iv) portions of the equipment repaired or modified by others without Macton’s prior written approval, or (v) any additional onsite labor, tools or equipment required for the inspection, removal and reinstallation of any parts of the equipment.

 

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