Total tool maintenance

Regular maintenance and servicing of power tools and electric tools will help to ensure that they operate at optimum efficiency at all times. This can not only help to keep tool operating costs low but can also increase tool safety and productivity.

At Abbey, our ISO 9001:2000 certified, power tool service centre provides a comprehensive tool testing, tool repair and tool maintenance service for all makes and models of compressed air tools and electric tools.

Our expert technicians receive ongoing, specialist manufacturer training in an extensive range of power tools and accessories and are also I.O.S.H. (Institute of Safety & Health) trained in hand arm vibration measurement. We also have the facility to call on the expertise of tool manufacturers own, highly trained, maintenance engineers as and when necessary.

Tool maintenance solutions

At Abbey, we recognise that cost control is vital, which is why we offer a range of tool servicing and tool repair options to suit all budgets and types of tool operation. In fact our tool maintenance, tool repair and tool administration programmes can be tailored specifically to suit your requirements.

Whichever tool service and tool maintenance options you require our flexible approach and excellent levels of service remain the same. We’re happy to discuss the most appropriate options for your requirements, for instance we can quote on individual tool assets, fixed inclusive price per tool or all tool assets at a fixed monthly or annual charge.

Choice of tool service products

Over the years we’ve developed a variety of innovative tool service products, which are flexible in design and able to suit the most exacting customer requirements. Our tool service product range is built upon the following key areas:

In-house:

PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) – a regular tool maintenance programme, even concerning a low number of power tools, can provide significant cost benefits over the power tools life.

Reactive breakdowns – we provide a rapid tool repair service at our own tool service centre that minimises downtime and ensures high quality, guaranteed tool repairs.

On-site:

PPM – our cost and time saving regular tool maintenance programme is also available on-site, via our highly trained service engineers.

Breathing air analysis – let our experts conduct this vital safety testing, in compliance with BS4275:1997

PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) - we can undertake regular PAT testing on your electrical tools and other equipment adhering to electrical maintenance and compliance safety.

HAV consultancy – as specialists in hand arm vibration risk management, we can recommend the lowest vibration power tools available for your particular application. Our power tool risk management and testing procedures comply with all ISO standards, HSE guidance and industry best practice.

Tool service excellence

At Abbey, we are dedicated to providing the best tool service available. Our clients dictate the level of tool service required and we always respond accordingly, for example if it’s vital that tool downtime is minimised then we can offer a loan tool facility. We also offer a UK-wide tool delivery and collection service via our dedicated network of customer service engineers.

Full tool service history

All our quality assured tool repairs follow a detailed, monitored procedure and, thanks to our sophisticated tool service software system, we can ensure that every tool has a fully traceable service history. This approach streamlines tool repair cycles and ensures quality control at all stages. It also means that we can have your tools working again quicker than ever, wherever you’re located in the UK.

All the tools we service are thoroughly tested and results recorded for compliance with all relevant regulations.

Tool training seminars

In addition to our tool maintenance and tool repair service, at Abbey we provide a series of comprehensive training seminars in tool systems awareness and best practice for both operators and managers. We can also offer advice on the changes required by the new EU directives which will be implemented in 2005.

Management reporting

A key part of our planned preventative maintenance service for tools is regular management reporting, providing our clients with essential tool maintenance and tool repair cost analysis. We can also supply detailed reports on our reviews and recommendations regarding tool maintenance issues or problems, plus expert reviews and recommendations for HAVS issues.

Power tool and electric tool support service

We provide a complete power tool support service, from tool assessment and demonstration, to ongoing tool management, tool maintenance and tool repair, which includes technical support from both our own specialist engineers and manufacturers’ experts. We always strive to provide the right tool solution at the right price, and to minimise tool downtime

An important part of our tool service is awareness and best practice training for both tool operators and managers. We can design a power tool training package that’s appropriate for your particular operation.

Whatever your power tool, electric tool or air tool requirements, you’ll find that, at Abbey, we are very flexible in the way we do business. From simple tool purchase to demo tooling, tool leasing, lease purchase, hire and all-in tool maintenance packages, we can tailor our systems and support to suit your individual needs.

For more information

For more information about planned preventative tool maintenance and tool repairs, call Abbey Industrial Solutions free on 0800 074 5161 or complete our online contact form.