Maintenance pit for HGV geometry
Geometry control and adjustment are essential to ensure the stability, safety and profitability of heavy goods vehicles. Incorrect alignment leads to premature tyre wear, increased fuel consumption and a deterioration in the vehicle's road holding.
To carry out these checks accurately and efficiently, specialist workshops need an optimised working environment. A prefabricated steel geometry pit Xpertive® offer an ergonomic inspection stationThis allows easy access to steering and suspension components, while guaranteeing optimum working comfort for technicians.
Why is checking the geometry of heavy goods vehicles essential?
Precise adjustment: A key factor for safety and profitability
The correct alignment of axles and wheels ensures better roadholding and reduces prevent irregular tyre wear. A poorly adjusted truck can see its tyres wear up to 30 % faster, resulting in extra costs and reduced performance.
Essential checks to ensure technical compliance and fleet operation
Hauliers and specialist workshops must ensure that their vehicles comply with manufacturers' tolerances for avoid the need for secondary inspections during mine clearance and guarantee optimal, safe operation on the road.
An ergonomic, efficient and easy-to-install inspection pit
Comfort and ergonomics: Optimising workstations
One of the main advantages of a pit for geometry control is the ergonomic working environment it offers. Unlike solutions requiring lifts or ramps, the pit provides immediate access under the vehicleThere are no constraints in terms of ceiling height or handling of lifting equipment.
Compared to a traditionally masoned garage pitA prefabricated steel pit offers a number of advantages: its millimetre precision in manufacturing ensures perfect integration of diagnostic equipment without the need for major adjustments. What's more, it's quick to install, significantly reducing the time needed for intervention compared with concrete construction, which often requires lengthy civil engineering works. It takes just 1 week to install.
Thanks to integrated lighting and optimised ventilationThe technician benefits from a clear, healthy working environment. The workspace is suited to taking precise measurements, guaranteeing optimum control of pivot inclination, axle parallelism and camber.
Pit safety and ease of use
During geometry adjustment operations, certain areas of the pit are not covered by the vehicle. It is therefore essential to adopt appropriate solutions to secure these areas. There are several types of pit protection available, depending on your needs and budget:
- Motorised aluminium roofing : ideal for securing your pit quickly and effortlessly. Once closed, you can walk and work on the pit in complete safety.
- Steel or polyester gratings : a robust and cost-effective solution for securing pits (recommended for little-used pits)
- Footbridges with removable railings : In addition to a pit curtain system, this lightweight aluminium walkway allows you to work on the pit, even if it is uncovered, with optimum safety thanks to its two removable railings.
An ideal solution for modern, high-performance workshops
Rapid installation: minimise lead times and optimise your costs
Our prefabricated steel pits are delivered and installed turnkey, ready to use in just 1 week. Installation times are considerably shorter than with a traditional masonry pit. The pit's steel structure offers exceptional durability and precision, so you can easily equip it with a lifting jack at the edge of the pit or a system for recovering used oil.
Improving productivity and profitability: A high-performance pit for your workshops
By integrating a pit dedicated to geometry checks, HGV garages, hauliers and dealers can optimise service time and improve the reliability of the vehicles they maintain. Less tyre wear, lower fuel consumption and fewer service checks mean long-term savings for operators.
Choose performance with Xpertive
To illustrate the effectiveness and success of the installation of pits for the geometry of heavy goods vehicles, discover A concrete example of a project carried out by Xpertive with Doumerc Pneus. This project, detailed in this article, demonstrates the quality and performance of geometry pits tailored to the specific needs of professionals in the sector.
Investing in a pit dedicated to checking and adjusting the geometry of heavy goods vehicles means guaranteeing an optimum working environment for accurate, standards-compliant diagnostics. Our prefabricated pits fit in perfectly with your workshop and make every job safer.
Contact us today for a personalised quote and find out how to optimise your fleet maintenance with a high-performance inspection pit.
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