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Rite Hite Loading Dock Installation Team Maximizes Uptime with Bobcat Welding Generator
- Bobcat 250's fully enclosed case protects against impact damage and extreme weather conditions for maximum reliability
- Arbon's preventative maintenance program resolve minor issues before they cause downtime
- Standardized on Bobcat 250 welding generators, which eased service training and minimized parts count.
Customer Testimonial
“If we don't have a working welder on our trucks, we’re not able to take care of customer needs. We chose the Bobcats because of their reliability and their duty cycle. Whether its 100 degrees or 10 degrees below zero, they let us work all day without an issue.”
— Mark Coons, district service manager, Arbon Equipment Corporation (a wholly owned subsidiary of Rite Hite)
Application
Loading dock installation at construction sites that lack access to electricity and Stick welding mild steel structural dock components in the field.
Key Business Issue
- How to maximize productivity and save costs by preventing welding generator downtime
Challenges
- Implementing a preventative maintenance program
- Upgrading and standardizing to more expensive Bobcat 250 welding generators
Previous System & Process
- Bobcat 225, a welding generator with a partially exposed motor
New Solutions
- Upgrade to the Bobcat 250 welding generator with fully enclosed case, which delivers increased durability, reliability and Accu-rated™ 10,500 watts of power.
- Implement a proactive, preventative maintenance program to address minor maintenance issues before they become major problem
Results
- Nearly 100% welding generator uptime. The Bobcat 250's fully enclosed case provides protection from impact damage and harsh weather conditions. All Arbon installation technicians carry preventative maintenance reminder cards to help keep the Bobcat 250 in top operating condition.
- Standardized fleet of welding generators. Standardizing with the Bobcat 250 welding generator eases Arbon's service training and reduces parts count.
- Consistent, reliable performance in all weather conditions. Motor performance and generator output factory-tested and Accu-rated™ at temperatures between -40 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit to guarantee consistent performance.
