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The Main Reasons to Perform Regular Heavy Equipment Inspections

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Daria Ivantsova

Keeping up with the condition of your heavy equipment is as important a task as using it properly. Regular inspections are the main component of a heavy equipment maintenance plan. And here’s why.

Prevention of costly repair and replacement

By conducting thorough heavy equipment inspections, you are ensuring that all components are in working order. It is the best way to detect potential issues before they turn into serious breakdowns. The repair and especially replacement of heavy equipment is an expensive task. This way, regular heavy equipment inspections can help you be prudent and keep the budget.

Prevention of downtime and time shifts

Equipment breakdowns negatively affect not only the budget but also productivity. If your heavy equipment isn’t working properly or is out of order, delays and time shifts occur. This jeopardizes the entire project and your reliability in the face of customers.

Avoidance of safety issues

And last but not least point is that regular heavy equipment inspections can limit safety issues. Properly operating equipment is less likely to contribute to an accident. Human resources are the most valuable part of any project. Therefore, it is extremely important to protect them by all possible measures.

Heavy Equipment Inspection app from Snappii

Snappii has been a successful provider of powerful mobile apps for various industries for 10 years. Heavy equipment inspection is among the fields of activity that we try to optimize and simplify. So, the Snappii team has developed the Heavy Equipment Inspection app. This app allows users to conduct detailed inspections covering each major system and component of heavy equipment with just a smartphone or a tablet. No need to manually fill in uncomfortable and unreliable paper forms. The pre-made mobile inspection form is always in your pocket and ready to be filled in in a few clicks. Moreover, as soon as the inspection form is completed, it can be instantly submitted as a PDF and an Excel file. Indicate problems, disrepairs, malfunctions in the equipment performance, and instantly notify mechanics about maintenance issues or repair services required. Here is the demo video to show the Heavy Equipment Inspection app in action. You can find and download the ready-made app in Apple App Store and Google Play. Also, the Snappii team is always available to discuss app customization. Send us your specific requirements and we will come back with a free quote.

Winter Maintenance Tips for Construction Heavy Equipment

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Daria Ivantsova

Some extra attention required

Construction heavy equipment requires constant and thorough maintenance, especially in the winter season. Some extra attention and precautions can help face freezing temperatures and hazardous weather, prevent breakdowns and financial losses. Here are some tips to consider.

– Proper lubrication of engines. The cold temperature affects oil’s protective abilities. Usage of the oil that doesn’t protect the engine parts may lead to accelerated wear. Choose special winter lubricant oil and keep this point under control.

– Proper coolant proportions. Coolant should follow recommended winter guidelines. Ensure the equipment has a 60 to 40 coolant to water ratio. Keep coolant balanced during the entire winter season.

– Tires protection and proper pressure. Tires should be checked for the proper tire pressure and wear marks. Adhere to the guidelines of the manufacturer relative to the required pressure. It is better to use snow tires to have more pull in snow and on ice.

– Proper and careful handling of the battery. Even well-functioning batteries experience strain during the winter. The electrolyte of the battery should be filled up to the indicated level. Allow the battery to heat up to at least 40 degrees before using the heavy equipment. Never charge or jump-start a frozen battery.

– Regular inspection. Regular inspections are an essential way to track construction heavy equipment’s condition and catch any wear before it leads to serious and expensive issues. Mobile inspection apps are the best tool to perform fast and efficient inspections right in the field. Also, it is a perfect opportunity to keep all past inspections at hand and instantly share any data with other specialists.

The best app for streamlined inspections

Snappii offers a feature-rich Heavy Equipment Inspection app. The in-build mobile inspection form can be filled in in a few clicks on any mobile device. As soon as the form is completed it can be converted to a PDF or Excel report and sent via email or other ways. Indicate problems, disrepairs, malfunctions in the equipment performance, and instantly notify mechanics about maintenance issues or repair services required. Watch the video to find out how the Heavy Equipment Inspection app works. The app is available in Apple App Store and Google Play. The Snappii team can modify the Heavy Equipment Inspection app to meet some of your specific needs. For example, we can add your existing forms. Contact us here to discuss the modification.

Extend the Longevity of Heavy Equipment

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Daria Ivantsova

Heavy equipment is crucial to a construction company’s success. It takes on the toughest jobs and speeds up the workflow. However, even the most powerful and dependable heavy equipment requires constant attention to ensure it provides a long service life and unmatched productivity. Also, it is worth noting that construction heavy equipment is extremely expensive and its repair will also cost a large sum for the company. And don’t forget about the expensive downtime. Given the facts above, professionals likely want to keep their heavy equipment running at peak efficiency for a long time. And here’s what they should do.

How to keep heavy equipment running

Heavy equipment maintenance consists of the steps to identify, fix, and prevent problems. It can be split into two different categories: preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance. Of course, it is better to be proactive when it comes to heavy equipment. Regular heavy equipment inspections help predict when failure is likely to occur, allowing professionals to find a solution to problems before they happen. However, such inspections are complicated by the fact that they occur in the field. Working with paper inspection forms and checklists in such conditions is inconvenient and unreliable. That’s why often heavy equipment inspections are postponed, poorly conducted, and contain inaccurate and untimely data.

Heavy Equipment Inspection app for paperless inspections in the field

Taking into account these difficulties, Snappii has developed a mobile solution for fast, simple, and paperless heavy equipment inspections. The Heavy Equipment Inspection app allows users to conduct detailed inspections covering each major system and component of heavy equipment. The pre-made mobile inspection form can be filled in in a few clicks on any mobile device. Indicate problems, disrepairs, malfunctions in the equipment performance, and instantly notify mechanics about maintenance issues or repair services required. As soon as the inspection form is completed, it gets saved locally on the device and there is a PDF and an Excel file generated. These files can be printed and shared via email, text message, cloud storage and other options. Watch this video to learn more about the Heavy Equipment Inspection app. The app is available in Apple App Store and Google Play.

The Heavy Equipment Inspection app can be modified if you are not completely satisfied with its ready-made version. Send us your requirements and let’s discuss the customization.

Top 3 In-demand Heavy Equipment of a Fall Season

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Daria Ivantsova

Fall is a quite popular time to buy heavy vehicles. There is some season-related heavy equipment, and companies are in a hurry to provide themselves with it. Also, companies are already starting to plan their needs for the next year. Here are some the most in-demand heavy equipment of a fall season.

Tow trucks

Winter is coming and tow trucks are the most popular heavy vehicle in the market. Perhaps, buyers are getting prepared for the icy weather. Among the top quality tow truck brands are Mercedes, MAN, Volvo, Iveco, Scania, DAF and Renault.

Refrigerated vans

Refrigerated vans have rather increased popularity in autumn. This may be due to the end of the warm season and the opportunity to get a discount on this type of heavy equipment. Also, with the onset of the cold season, the transportation of such goods as for example fruits and vegetables increases from southern areas.

Skid steer loaders

Skid steer loaders are in-demand during fall due to their versatility. They can easily shift between doing indoor work, small construction work, as well as outdoor snow and ice removal. Also skid steer loaders are very useful for different utilities works. And with the beginning of the heating season, such works increase.

Keep heavy equipment in a good working condition

If your business owns any heavy equipment, it requires regular inspection and maintenance. It can significantly extend its life cycle. Snappii offers a smart and convenient Heavy Equipment Inspection app. It allows users to conduct detailed on-the-go inspections covering each major system and component of heavy equipment. The app provides both mechanical and visual checkpoints. The users are able to indicate problems and disrepairs, and instantly notify mechanics about maintenance issues or repair services required. This video will provide you more information about Heavy Equipment Inspection app. Download the app in Apple App Store and Google Play. Need any app customization? Snappii team is ready to discuss your specific requirements. Send them here.

4 Tips to Keep Heavy Equipment Running

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Daria Ivantsova

Heavy equipment is a real backbone of such industries as construction, mining, agriculture and more. Such machines, intended for hard work in the field, are susceptible to wear and tear, breakdowns, and various damages. Due to the size and complexity of heavy equipment, repairing even minor damage can be extremely costly. Maintenance and regular inspection of heavy equipment fleet is essential in preventing problems and financial losses. The following tips can be very useful for ensuring long and efficient life of heavy equipment.

Cleaning routine

One of the simplest solutions to keep heavy equipment in a good working is its regular cleaning. Dirt and dust can speed up processes like rusting, clog filters and vents, as well as damage any leading components. Heavy equipment fleet needs a schedule of cleaning, pressure washing and some additional cleaning procedures like cleaning the engine.

Stick to equipment’s limits

Operators work with machines regularly and they are the front line of identifying any problems. Not only should they know how to operate a particular type of heavy equipment, but also know how to do it safely, without risks and exceeding restrictions, established loads and norms. It should be a part of operators’ training. Pushing machinery beyond its limits shortens its life, as well as increases the chances of accidents.

Storage issue

For a long service life heavy equipment needs special space for storage outside working hours. Adverse weather conditions could damage it, as well as leaving heavy equipment outside is unreliable. Also it is important to take care of correct movement of heavy equipment to the storage place.

Involvement of modern technologies

Integration of modern mobile technology into heavy equipment maintenance process can provide a lot of advantages. Special mobile apps can remove the problems posed by traditional paper checklists and provide more accuracy, speed and agility in conducting heavy equipment inspections. Such mobile solutions require some investment, but it will pay off in increased productivity and uptime of all heavy equipment.

Snappii’s mobile solutions for heavy equipment maintenance

Companies of various industries trust Snappii to get a high quality, beneficial and convenient mobile solution to keep their business running. For about 10 years we primarily specialize on 2 directions: ready-made business apps and custom business app development. Saying about the field of heavy equipment management and maintenance, Snappii offers the ready-made Heavy Equipment Inspection app, which allows users to conduct detailed inspections covering each major system and component of heavy equipment. This inspection app is able to replace paper-based forms and paperwork, and provide an ability to collect, process and share all necessary information with just a mobile device. The app provides both mechanical and visual checkpoints. Indicate problems, disrepairs, malfunctions in the equipment performance, and notify mechanics about maintenance issues or repair services required. You can find more information about this app here. Heavy Equipment Inspection app is available in Apple App Store and Google Play.

The second direction of Snappii’s activity offers an opportunity of creation a personal mobile app for heavy equipment maintenance and inspection in accordance with specific requirements. Our team will meet all your needs and create an app from scratch. Contact us here to discuss this.

Buy or Rent Heavy Equipment: 4 Factors to Consider

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Daria Ivantsova

2020 has brought unique challenges to the construction industry. We want to believe that the worst is over and the industry is recovering. Protecting against COVID-19 requires proper decisions to maintain safety as well as profitability during a slower economy. If you decided you need some more heavy equipment or trucks, there is a question when to buy equipment and trucks and when to rent them? The decision may influences on putting your business back on track to ensure it runs smoothly.

Comparing pros and cons of both renting and buying, keep in mind your company’s current situation, capabilities and future plans. Here’s a small overview of some important points before deciding when to buy and when to rent heavy equipment.

Financial situation and costs forecast

One of the most obvious factors to consider is your currently financial situation. Also you should project and analyze your costs over several months or years. Buying is a larger one-time financial outlay. However, the cost of renting can rise quickly and finally can end up costing you more.

Project length and job frequency

Project length and the frequency of usage of heavy equipment may be the deciding factor in whether you rent or buy equipment. If it’s a short term job, or you need specialized equipment for a one-off job, then renting may make more sense. However, owning the multi-purpose heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, trucks, etc. that can be used for various projects is a great asset on any construction company.

Company image

Owing your own heavy equipment can be a plus to potential clients. It shows that you are a stable, trustworthy business. Moreover, you can quickly react to unexpected changes in projects and instantly take on jobs.

Placement and storage

Keep in mind that your own heavy equipment requires special space to store it. Adverse weather conditions could damage it, as well as leaving heavy equipment outside is unreliable.

Heavy equipment maintenance with Snappii

All heavy equipment, especially your own, require regular maintenance. It should be inspected in time to avoid damages, delays and incidents. Snappii offers a way to do it extremely fast and simple. Heavy Equipment Inspection app allows users to quickly collect all necessary data, fill in pre-made mobile forms, generate professional PDF or Excel reports, print and share them via email, text message, cloud storages and other ways, store all the data locally on the device and more. Keep heavy equipment in a good working order and save time and money.

Mobile Solutions to Maintain Heavy Equipment

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Daria Ivantsova

When it comes to demolishing or deconstructing, there is specific heavy equipment that helps get the job done efficiently and effectively. Such equipment includes excavators, track loaders, feller bunchers, skid steer loaders, dozers and more. These machines also usually use special hydraulic tool attachments. It is important to carry out regular and proper maintenance of such complicated equipment, because its repair and replacement are extremely expensive.

Advantages of mobile solutions for heavy equipment maintenance

Modern mobile solutions can simplify and optimize heavy equipment maintenance. Where you once used reams of paper and depended on paper checklists, you can now know at a touch of a button what state your equipment is in. Heavy equipment inspection and maintenance mobile apps actively become a standard tool for keeping machines active and avoiding unnecessary downtime and expenditures. This way, heavy equipment is able to operate at its full capacity and workers can complete jobs faster and smarter.

Advanced and reliable heavy equipment inspection and maintenance mobile apps

Snappii offers several powerful apps for heavy equipment maintenance. Heavy Equipment Inspection app allows users to conduct inspections without tedious and unreliable paperwork. First of all, this app ensures safety of people and machines working in the field. Heavy Equipment Inspection app provides both mechanical and visual checkpoints. Inspectors can quickly indicate problems, disrepairs, malfunctions in the equipment performance and instantly eliminate it. Construction Equipment Inspection is more specific app, which can become a useful assistant for maintaining various construction heavy equipment. Also Snappii is able to create any custom app from scratch. We meet the requirements and build an app in weeks.

Having your equipment ready for work is a key factor in winning and fulfilling contracts. Make heavy equipment inspection and maintenance mobile apps a part of your maintenance strategy.

Ensure Stable Work of Heavy Equipment with Snappii’s Heavy Equipment Inspection App

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Daria Ivantsova

Today we can see the increasing growth in industrialization and urbanization all around the world. This trend is not going to slow down. Heavy equipment is used in a plenty of industries, which are impacted by this growth. From construction to mining and utility services. Ensuring availability of the equipment, safety and proper condition requires a regular cycle of inspection and maintenance.

Heavy equipment inspection is no longer a tedious task

We at Snappii understand that field inspections can be a difficult and inconvenient task, especially when it comes to heavy equipment. One complete inspection report may require a lot of workforce and time. However, thanks to technological advancements there is a solution to optimize and significantly simplify this process.

Add Heavy Equipment Inspection app to your set of tools

Snappii offers Heavy Equipment Inspection app to conduct detailed field inspections, covering each major system and component of heavy equipment. The app provides both mechanical and visual checkpoints. Indicate problems, disrepairs, malfunctions in the equipment performance. Notify mechanics about maintenance issues or repair services required. As soon as the inspection form is completed, it gets saved locally on device and there is a PDF and an Excel file generated. The report can be instantly sent by the email or any other service.

Instead of manually filling in hundreds of paper sheets and spending hours, you will need just a smartphone or mobile tablet. Utilizing Heavy Equipment Inspection app, you will forget paper forms and reports forever. Moreover, Heavy Equipment Inspection app allows users to ensure safety of heavy equipment as well as the employees. Accurate, timely and fast data contributes to immediate response and helps avoid accidents.

Some more opportunities

Heavy Equipment Inspection app has the ability to be configured in order to meet your specific needs. Snappii team is able to go beyond the generalized template. We will add your own forms and make necessary changes. Contact us here to discuss your requirements and get a free quote.

Learn how Heavy Equipment Inspection app works from this short video. Try the app right now: iOS version, Android version.

Start Extending Heavy Equipment Life with Heavy Equipment Inspection App

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Daria Ivantsova

Heavy machinery is expensive construction equipment, and also it is expensive to repair or replace. All companies try to extend the life cycle of the equipment with the best maintenance practices. There are special mobile apps to help with the long-term service of the most vital construction equipment.

Start extension of heavy equipment life with an inspection app

Regular heavy equipment inspections help prevent expensive downtime and repair. They help predict when failure is likely to occur, allowing you to find a solution to problems before they happen. Heavy equipment inspection apps are the best way to conduct fast, convenient and easy inspections right in the field. Also such inspection apps cover each major system and component of heavy equipment. For example:

– visual inspection,

– undercarriage inspection,

– fluids inspection,

– exhaust inspection,

– safety compliance inspection,

– etc.

By implementing heavy equipment inspection apps, the maintenance cost can drop by 25%.

Replace paperwork and win more time and efficiency

One more benefit of heavy equipment inspection apps is a fact that specialists don’t need to carry piles of paper or bulky laptop in the field and they can use just their smartphone. Reducing of time-consuming operations contributes to more efficient waste of time and resources. Moreover, the whole team has instant access to collected data. Any issues can be immediately reported to the right people.

Mobile check-lists are always at your hand

A heavy equipment inspection check-list is highly recommended by various organizations. Heavy equipment inspection apps contain check-lists with each itemized task associated with certain intervals: daily, monthly or seasonally. The check-lists can be quickly converted to the reports. This is not just convenient, but also legally protects companies. They are able to provide necessary information when required.

Maximize the lifecycle of heavy equipment with Snappii

Snappii has been working in the business app market for about 10 years. We offer field process automation predominantly in construction, inspection, inventory and work order sectors. Snappii provides both ready-made multifunctional apps and custom app development according to your personal needs. We want to present a Heavy Equipment Inspection app in this blog post.

Meet your smart pocket assistant

The Heavy Equipment Inspection app is an essential participant of your successful equipment maintenance program. The app allows users to easily

– check all components and assemblies,

– indicate problems, disrepairs, malfunctions in the equipment performance,

– collect and process necessary data on major equipment systems,

– notify mechanics about maintenance issues or repair services required.

– generate complete reports and send them,

– store all the data locally on the device,

– work in online/offline mode.

One important point is that the Heavy Equipment Inspection app is 100% customizable. We can modify the app according to your personal needs. Get a visual idea of the Heavy Equipment Inspection app from this short video. Download and try the app right now. It’s available for iOS, as well as Android devices. Also you can contact our support team with any questions and requirements to customize the app.

How to Maximize the Lifecycle of Construction Heavy Equipment

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Daria Ivantsova

The management of construction heavy equipment is a difficult task. However, the proper management will help get the most from the investment and enjoy the safe operation of the machine. The lifecycle of equipment depends on preventative measures, regular inspections and well-trained operators and technicians. These contribute to higher productivity and cost reduction.

Why inspection is a key

During a heavy equipment maintenance, inspection is a fundamental process. By conducting thorough heavy equipment inspections, specialists ensure that the necessary components are in working and safe order. Construction businesses will save hundreds or thousands of dollars and maintain consistent workflows when their heavy equipment needs less time on repairs and stays in better shape for long-term use.

Checklists and data accumulation

A good inspection process relies on the proper capturing and processing of information. Inspection checklists help operators and inspectors streamline inspection process and always remember what to look for. These lists can be processed and let mechanics refer to them to determine service requirements and possible repair situations. Also they serve as the basis for reports. All this data will help identify bigger issues before a major breakdown occurs, and it is instrumental in keeping costs down and production up.

Mobile solutions in heavy equipment inspection process

To avoid inconvenient paper-based checklists and difficulties associated with them, modern specialists move to special mobile software, which contains all lists and forms in the digital format. Mobile checklists and heavy equipment inspection apps provide the following benefits:

– Access anytime anywhere

The whole team have instant access to collected data. Any issues can be immediately reported to the right people. It reduces time, eliminates unnecessary moving and operations, and optimizes the workflow.

– Accuracy and reliability

Paper is unreliable and there is a high risk of errors when manually filling out the lists. Mobile checklists and heavy equipment inspection apps reduce human error and ensure accuracy of data.

– Legal security

Regulatory standards and rules can be built into the mobile inspection form, ensuring that all safety and other regulations will be addressed during the inspection process and reporting. Moreover, heavy equipment inspection apps allow safely storage of all the data for instant providing at the request of higher authorities or if necessary. This is an additional way of the legal security of the construction company in case of various proceedings and issues.

People are still the main resources for cohesive operations, however modern heavy equipment inspection apps can become a good pocket assistant to free up some time and make life easier. Keeping this in mind, Snappii, a mobile business app provider, has developed several mobile solutions for the construction industry and construction heavy equipment inspection in particular.

Heavy Equipment Inspection app from Snappii allows users to conduct detailed inspections covering each major system and component of heavy equipment. As soon as the inspection form is completed, it gets saved locally on device and there is a PDF and an Excel file generated. These files can be printed and shared via email, text message, cloud storages (DropBox, Box, Google Drive, One Drive) and other sharing options available on your mobile device. The app provides both mechanical and visual checkpoints for inspecting heavy equipment. Heavy Equipment Inspection app is 100% customizable as most Snappii apps. It can be supplemented by specific features.

One more solution from Snappii is Mobile Form Apps. Specifically developed Snappii Mobile Form Converter allows anyone to create mobile form apps using their existing PDF documents. Also the users are able to choose from the pre-made form templates for various industries. For example, a heavy equipment inspection form. It can be easily customized to meet special requirements of the company. There are 2 options: do it yourself or let Snappii do it for you.

There is a new era of construction heavy equipment inspection and management. Hurry up to join it!

Heavy Equipment Maintenance: An Impact and Benefits of Special Inspection and Inventory Apps

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Daria Ivantsova

The construction is one of the most on-demand sector and needs robust and efficient heavy equipment that comply regulations. Regular proper maintenance of construction heavy equipment helps lengthen equipment life, minimize repair costs and improve work productivity. Proper maintenance includes constant inspections. Even a small malfunction can lead to a harm of the entire production site. Modern mobile technologies provide some solutions to help companies keep their equipment running. First of all, it is special heavy equipment inspection apps.

Such inspection apps allow users to conduct detailed inspections on-the-go covering each major system and component of heavy equipment. For example:

– visual inspection,

– undercarriage inspection,

– fluids inspection,

– exhaust inspection,

– safety compliance inspection,

-etc.

Accelerate and optimize heavy equipment inspections

Modern heavy equipment inspection apps allow technicians, inspectors or other specialists to capture any data into special pre-made mobile forms. The app can contain a special separate form for each type of inspection. Specialists don’t need to carry piles of paper or bulky laptop in the field and they can use just their smartphone.

Snappii is a leading mobile business app development company, offering business process automation and field process apps used predominantly in construction, inspection, delivery, inventory and work order sectors. Besides the ready-made Heavy Equipment Inspection and Track Construction Equipment apps, Snappii offers the fast and highly professional custom app development. It can be an app created specifically for your needs while conducting the heavy equipment inspections. We can even add your existing paper forms right in the app converting them into powerful digital forms. Don’t be limited by just an opportunity to collect data. With Snappii apps, you can instantly process this data, create complete professional reports and send them via email or any messenger.

Get a comprehensive picture of your heavy equipment with mobile inventory

How you manage your heavy equipment can determine a success of the whole business. Heavy equipment inventory is an important process, especially in the companies with large fleet. Mobile solutions have penetrated and brought significant benefits into this process, as like as into inspections. Heavy equipment inventory apps help track the equipment, conveniently and safely store all the data, control costs and maintain efficient workflow.

Snappii offers a ready-made Heavy Equipment Inventory app to keep an accurate inventory quickly and easily without outdated and inefficient paper processes. Thanks to this simple inventory app, you will be able to:

– sync captured data across multiple devices,

– capture photos, text, locations,

– generate powerful reports,

– share the reports via email and upload to cloud drives.

– work online and offline.

If you need any customization you can always send us your needs and our team will modify this app for you.

It is prudent to maintain heavy equipment in the best way possible to avoid breakdowns and service interruptions, increase the productivity and profit. Mobile apps is the best modern assistance in this process. Make sure of it right today.