WHECO When evaluating cylinder repair versus replacement, you need to consider some simple but valuable information. It really comes down to three basic considerations to benchmark: Cost and availability of a new cylinder Cost and time to repair the cylinder Downtime costs I have created a simple matrix for you using the criteria: You can see … Read more
This accident-damaged Demag AC180 all-terrain crane was repaired at WHECO’s Aiken, SC, facility. The extensive repairs included frame and superstructure work, complete electrical rework, structural repairs to the hydraulic boom, and repairs to the telescopic cylinder. Repairs completed by WHECO carry a warranty that—in many cases—surpasses commercial standards and/or the original manufacturer’s specifications.
WHECO recently completed a restoration project on a Manitowoc 888 crawler crane. The service life extension project included repair, restoration and replacement of parts throughout the crane.
A Manitowoc 2250 suffered multiple broken teeth on the swing bearing and swing pinion. The crane was located at approximately 10,000 feet in the Andes Mountains outside of Santiago, Chile. With a demanding production schedule, replacement of the bearing and pinion was not a practical solution. WHECO was called upon to provide a safe, time- … Read more
Insurance companies in the know use WHECO to benchmark traditional manufacturer and distributor repair estimates. WHECO’s repair proposals provide the most compliant and time- and cost-effective repair solutions that help insurance companies to mitigate millions in damages annually. Our company provides full turn-key insurance services, including equipment recovery, turn-key repair proposals, and training. Let WHECO … Read more
WHECO provides compliant and cost-effective turn-key repair and restoration solutions for all makes and models of cranes. Call us today for a quote!
Removing dents, panel repairs, and replacement, as well as twist, camber, and sweep removal, are some of the most common types of hydraulic boom repairs. WHECO is skilled at repairing even the most heavily damaged booms, including the European formed and Link-Belt’s diamond-embossed boom. Contact WHECO to see about a compliant, time- and cost-effective repair … Read more
WHECO performed a series of challenging structural repairs to put this Demag crawler crane back into revenue-generating service. In addition to repairing/restoring 180′ of main boom and 120′ of jib, the superstructure was severely damaged, requiring extensive repairs. All structural, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic repairs were performed using two of WHECO’s five facilities to expedite … Read more
A small cottage industry has emerged and WHECO has become the go to company for repairing and restoring Manitowoc 4100 base and tip sections. Expensive and long lead time aftermarket replacement sections make the repair and restoration economic sense. Contact WHECO for a proposal to restore your aging boom and crane components.
A dockside accident led to the restoration of an American 9460 conventional truck crane. Ideally suited for the ship loading/unloading application a cost effective service life extension was performed and the crane was put back into service.
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