Hobart Red Star Service

Safeguard your equipment with a Hobart Machine Inspection Service Program, we offer service contracts to suit every business.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – and that’s particularly true when it comes to food equipment. Regular scheduled preventative maintenance tasks keep your equipment running right, resulting in many operator benefits.

Lengthens Equipment Life – properly maintained equipment simply lasts longer and has a higher resale value.

Enhanced Operator Efficiency – ensures that the equipment operates at peak performance levels.

Prevents Costly Downtime – anticipating and preventing future problems before they occur helps avoid downtime and dissatisfied customers. 

Cuts Maintenance Costs – catches minor equipment problems before they have a chance to become major ones. If any necessary repairs are discovered, they can often be performed on the spot, saving you the travel charges of an additional service call.

Guarantees Proper Maintenance – scheduling normal required preventative maintenance tasks gives you peace of mind in knowing that they will not be overlooked or postponed, but carried out by experts – backed by the premier service organisation in our industry.

Typical Preventive Maintenance Procedures

Check For Proper Operation/Adjustments

• Ensure machine and its components operate correctly
• Ensure interlocks operate properly in all modes
• Make any adjustments necessary (e.g., thermostat calibration)

Check For Wear And Tear

• Watch for parts showing wear (e.g., belts)
• Recommend replacement parts when necessary

Check For Correct Fit

• Check overall hardware and covers
• Verify that everything fits correctly
• Make any adjustments necessary

Check Tension

• Check tension of belts, chains, etc.
• Make any adjustments necessary

Clean

• Clean selected components
• Watch for obstructions and blockages (Note: Preventive maintenance does not include the replacement of component parts or normal lservice repairs.)

Lubricate

• Items not moving freely may need lubrication
• Use appropriate lubricating materials

Check Oil And Grease

• Check the condition of the oil
• Refill oil and grease to appropriate levels
• Oil changes can be included (if required)

Check For Leaks

• Water
• Gas
• Oil
• Grease

Descale - (Option)

• Extend life of electric elements by adding a de-scale program

Overall Operation

• Run equipment to ensure it operates properly

Here’s what you get with a Hobart Machine Inspection Service Program:

• Regular scheduled basic maintenance tasks (e.g. inspections, adjustments, lubrications etc).
• Formal checklists to ensure compliance with recommended procedures.
• Any required repairs will be identified and can often be performed on the spot (if requested).
• Carried out by experts most familiar with your equipment.
• Available on Hobart, Vulcan and other major brands.
• Flexible terms tailored to meet your specific needs:
  • Single call or ongoing contractual agreement
  • One piece of equipment or many
  • Scheduling during non-peak or shutdown periods
• Pricing can be obtained from you local Hobart office.
• BONUS: - Contracts customer are not charged a call out fee in between visits and receive 10% discount on all parts.