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NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH

With June being National Safety Month, it is the perfect time to discuss mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), scissor lift, and boom lift safety.  As we all know, safety is something that we all must practice on a daily basis. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reviewed data and indicated that the extended height of the lift or the vertical position of the worker as a result of the lift were significant factors for fatal injury. 

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C-Tech Control Boxes

Recently a customer contacted us requesting some parts to repair a SkyJack® Control Box.  The customer said they needed a quote on a new Joystick, Battery Indicator, Lift Toggle Switch, Key Switch, and Emergency Stop Switch. Our Customer Support Specialist then asked why they needed all of those parts, and the customer informed us that he was repairing an old used control box after theirs was stolen. Our team worked to identify the model and serial number of the Scissor Lift, discussed any equipment options, and identified that the customer would still need decals and other parts to repair his control box. Our Customer Support Specialist suggested that they purchase a new control box instead, and offered our FREE shipping option for orders over $500 saving the customer time on the repair and keeping their equipment safe.

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C-Tech Decals

Decals are an important part of every piece of equipment. They denote branding, instructions, and mandatory OSHA safety warnings. If you are not buying decals from C-Tech now, it is a great time to start.

There are several reasons why you should buy your decals from C-Tech. Our decals are a better choice than the OEM’s because C-Tech decals are less expensive and our quality meets or exceeds OE specifications in form and function. We have two production facilities with roughly 10,000 decals in stock for same day shipping in most cases.

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Wheels & Tires Tech Tips from C-Tech

Wheels and tires are critical components for scissor lift and boom lift equipment. Aside from their most common function of keeping us moving, they provide the foundation for maintenance, comfort, and stability. When wheels and tires suffer wear and tear, it is important to know when and how to replace them.

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How to Configure a Battery Drain Alarm on Genie Scissor Lift

We recently received a call from a customer who had purchased one of the control boxes we designed and manufactured to replace Genie® 100840 Generation 5 Control Box. There was an issue with an alarm that would constantly sound when the scissor lift was left unused.  This is the battery drain alarm and while the issue sounds alarming, the solution is simple.

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C-Tech Redesigned Hall Effect Joysticks

C-Tech Industries is a leading manufacturer of joysticks and control boxes for Boom and Scissor Lift equipment. Our products are designed to meet the form, fit, and function of the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s part and, at times, even improve upon the original design. 

Some of our most popular joysticks, used to replace Genie® joystick controller part numbers 101174, 101175, 101005, and 101173, feature a C-Tech exclusive redesign. 

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DC Battery Care, Maintenance & Charging

Electric powered scissor lifts are most often 24 volt DC systems using four 6 volt deep cycle batteries, connected in series to give us 24 volts. Batteries also act as part of the counterweight of the machine, so it is very important to install the correct battery. The minimum weight of these batteries is usually around 61 pounds per battery, but always check manufacturer’s parts and/or service manual for proper information. 

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When to Replace Tires and Wheels on a Boom or Scissor Lift

C-Tech Industries offers a wide variety of wheels and tires including non-marking, smooth, ribbed and more! The question is, “when should you replace your wheels or tires?” The professionals at C-Tech Industries will help keep your equipment rolling with our latest Tech Tips.  

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Fall Prevention vs. Fall Protection

Fall prevention and fall protection may sound alike but they are completely different.

Fall Prevention is a set of procedures and/or practices that, when put in place, will prevent a worker and/or person(s) from the hazards and dangers of a fall.

Fall Protection is a device that is usually worn by a worker that will protect and/or limit the severity of an injury should that person be involved in a situation that results in a fall.

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Snorkel Board Replacement Procedure

C-Tech’s Circuit Board is designed to meet the form, fit, and function of the original part and allows our customers to easily configure the board to replace 3040393, 3040394, and 3040518 circuit boards.  Please contact C-Tech Technical Service at 877-755-7311 for help with any of our parts.