Maintenance and breakdowns
Maximum uptime for your installations. Minimize downtime with preventive maintenance by EKH-certified specialists. 24/7 breakdown service for cranes and hoists. Brand-independent and available nationwide.
Downtime costs money. Prevention saves it.
Where inspection focuses on checking, maintenance is about preserving. Our service technicians lubricate, adjust, and replace wear parts before they fail. They know your installations inside out and intervene at the right moment—before minor deviations turn into major problems.
This extends the lifespan of your installations and helps prevent unexpected downtime in your production process. Well-maintained systems also ensure higher reliability, optimal performance, and a safe working environment for your employees. With planned maintenance, you stay in control of costs, minimize downtime, and get the maximum return from your equipment.
Our Approach to Ensuring Continuity
We provide a flexible extension to your technical maintenance team. Whether you want a fully outsourced solution or additional support during peak periods, we adapt to your needs.
Preventive Maintenance
Prevention is better than cure. We carry out periodic maintenance in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry best practices.
What we do:
- Lubrication of bearings and wire ropes
- Adjustment of brakes and limit switches
- Inspection of oil levels and lubrication systems
- Preventive replacement of wear parts
The result:
- Fewer breakdowns
- Extended equipment lifespan
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
24/7 Breakdown Service
When a crane is out of operation, every minute counts. Our breakdown service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Fast response:
With nationwide coverage and fully equipped service vehicles, our technicians can be on-site quickly.
Immediate solutions:
Our service vehicles carry the most commonly required spare parts, allowing us to resolve many issues during the first visit (First Time Fix).
NEN 3140 Electrical Safety Inspection
Electrical safety is critical. Our qualified technicians are authorized to perform NEN 3140 inspections on the electrical installations of your cranes during scheduled maintenance visits, helping you maintain compliance and ensure a safe working environment.
We service all brands
Do you operate a mixed fleet of lifting equipment? No problem. Mennens is not tied to any single manufacturer. Our technicians are broadly trained and have extensive experience working with virtually all major brands in the market.
- Demag
- Konecranes
- Abus
- Verlinde
- Stahl
- En vele anderen
This brand-independent approach allows us to provide objective advice and deliver the most suitable maintenance solution for your equipment, regardless of the manufacturer.
Tip from our expert
“Combine maintenance with your annual EKH inspection. The technician is already on-site. This saves on call-out costs and cuts your machine downtime in half.”
What do we maintenance?
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Overhead cranes |
Single-girder, double-girder, and underslung cranes. |
| Jib cranes | Column-mounted and wall-mounted jib cranes. |
| Hoists | Electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, and winches. |
| Transport systems | Rail systems and monorails. |
| Specials | Vacuum lifters, grabs, and magnets. |
From Service Request to Solution
What does working with our service department look like?
1. Service Request or Scheduled Maintenance
You contact us in the event of a breakdown, or we schedule periodic maintenance through our service management system.
2. On-Site Inspection and Diagnosis
One of our technicians visits your site to assess the condition of the equipment and identify any issues.
3. Immediate Action
Minor repairs and routine maintenance are carried out immediately whenever possible, minimizing downtime.
4. Service Report
You receive a detailed service report through Mennens Certif. The report clearly outlines the work performed, the current condition of the equipment, and any components that may require replacement in the future.
5. Follow-Up
If major defects or repairs are identified, we provide a transparent quotation for repair, refurbishment, or replacement, enabling you to plan the next steps with confidence.
Confidence in your production process?
Don’t wait until something goes wrong. Contact us directly or report a breakdown right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
This depends on the intensity of use (operating hours) and the environment (dirt, heat, outdoor conditions). The manufacturer specifies a minimum, but we are happy to advise you on an interval that suits your specific production process.
Maintenance is about preserving the current condition (lubrication, adjustments). Overhaul is restoring the machine to like-new condition, where motors, drives, and wiring are extensively replaced.
Our service vans are mobile warehouses stocked with common parts (fuses, switches, cables). For brand-specific components, we maintain close relationships with suppliers to minimize downtime.
Yes, a well-functioning crane starts with a properly aligned runway. We can measure crane runways and, if necessary, realign them to prevent excessive wear on wheels.
