Back in 1978 our sister company started selling and repairing trash compactors and balers. As a result, we have repaired and maintained all kinds of compactor or balers over the past 30+ years. Terra Pacific has learned that compactors and balers that are well-maintained cost less than compactor and balers that are unattended. In addition, downtime on a compactor or baler can cause trash hauler issues or impact on-site resources.

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Preventative Maintenance

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Just like an automobile, compactors and balers typically get used every day and there are many moving parts. Metal rubbing against metal, hydraulic systems (including oil), electrical systems, switches and a control panel are major parts in all trash machinery.

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Preventative Maintenance programs target these items by allowing one of our qualified technicians to service your equipment quarterly, semi-annually or annually, based on the type and volume of waste. The age and type of equipment also plays a major role in your maintenance needs.

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Preventative Maintenance- each call includes a 9 point checklist:

• Inspection of Electrical Control Panel: Check switches and connections proper operation.

• Safety and Limit Switches: Inspect and adjust

• Operation: Warning lights, pressure gauge, key switches and emergency stop.

• Structure: Physical appearance, wear points, ground anchors, wiper blade and follower plate.

• Lubrication and Inspection: Door hinges, door handles, paddle latches, turnbuckles, access gates, motor, motor coupling, ram track and guides.

• Hydraulic System Check: Condition of hoses and fittings, oil levels, cylinder shaft wear and leakage. Operating pressure check.

• Safety Standards: OSHA and ANSI standards, infractions will be noted with suggested repairs

• Container: Physical condition of rollers, door hinges, and latching mechanisms

• Rear Door Seal: Since compactors are liquid tight, maintaining the door seal is important

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Preventative Maintenance- each call includes a 9 point checklist:

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• Identify problem(s): Work with customer to use the compactor issues

• Diagnose: Many issues can be fixed immediately while others need the necessary parts

• Quote for repair: Quick turnaround on quote

• Other problem areas: Make repair suggestions on other issues that will cause problems in the next 90- 120 days

• Repair: Schedule repair to meet customer needs

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Terra Pacific removes the headache of dealing with trash. Contact us today about our preventative maintenance programs or to schedule a repair.

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