Rough Transitions or Rough Ride

When rolling your lane machine while it is in transport position, always pay attention to any drop-offs. The impact of even a small drop can eventually cause some serious damage.

The castors themselves will absorb a tiny amount of the shock but will deteriorate quickly if the transition from approach to storage area has even the slightest sharp edge.

The frame where the castors are mounted can slow become bent with time and soon the machine will not roll correctly.

The numerous electrical and mechanical connections in the machine can become loose with repeated small impacts while being rolled to the storage area.

To prevent the above-mentioned problems, Check the condition of the ramps leading to the area behind the pin setting equipment. What seems like a small drop to your eyes, is like falling off a cliff to your lane machine.

Fill in gaps between the ramp and the floor. Make the ramps longer if possible, this will allow for a smooth transition from the ramp to the floor and will be a easier on the person moving the lane machine.