Inspection pit expertise from Premier Pits
Premier Pits supplies and installs prefabricated inspection pits for fleet operators, dealerships and independent workshops across the UK and further afield, in addition to a variety of related workshop and washbay products.
Premier Pits’ full range includes inspection, authorised testing facility (ATF) and maintenance pits, all supported by a comprehensive range of accessories and health and safety equipment, such as covers and barriers, pit bridges and pit jacks.
The firm highlights the importance of ensuring that products meet the highest manufacturing standards when selecting a pit supplier.
“From the first point of contact, to the completion of the job, Premier Pits offer a complete package,” said the company.
“Advice is given on the type of pit to install, along with the modifications and accessories required for working on specific vehicles.
“Our skilled, experienced, design engineers using the latest CAD design facilities, and are able to provide design support to architects, structural engineers, and contractors alike.”
Although all pits are built around standard basic formats, says Premier Pits, they can be tailored to suit individual customer needs via an endless range of combinations. Among the facilities on the company’s website is an online pit builder, allowing prospective customers to specify desired pit features and enquire for further details.
“Once delivered to the site, the pits are installed by one of Premier Pits’ own teams of skilled and experienced fitters,” said the company.
“Before handover, we always ensure that the pit and surrounding floor is clean and tidy, with all waste material removed.
“To ensure that everything is still in order on new build projects, we revisit the site just prior to the building being handed over to the client.”
The firm recently expanded its safety portfolio with a new hinged pit cover designed to enhance the protection of workshop employees.
The patented Premier Hinged Cover is an air-operated fall restraint made up of 2.5m steel mesh panels which are controlled through pneumatic cylinders linked to a central control box. The cover not only safeguards against falls, says Premier Pits, but also serves as a handrail for the pit’s stairs, thereby assisting with safe entry and exit.
Premier Pits additionally provides a range of solutions for the washbay, including under-chassis wash pits and ramps.
The company is also distributor for the BrakeMate product, an elevated service platform for servicing heavy vehicle brake disc assemblies.
It is said to eliminate the majority of manual lifting during the disc brake maintenance process and substantially reduce service time. It also enables a single user to complete the whole process, enabling other jobs to be completed more efficiently.
Recently introduced to Premier Pits’ product portfolio is Thread Saver, a new tool range for repairing damaged axle threads and wheel studs, which is 100 per cent manufactured in the EU by Silbertool Solutions.
“Thread repair tools have been in the market for many years, however tools like thread cutting dies and other products remove material during the process and weaken the thread,” said the company.
“Thread Saver is a precision-engineered tool designed to reform threads instead of cutting, allowing for efficient repair without losing any material during the process. By retaining the material, the thread maintains its strength and can withstand a consistent load capacity after restoration.
“We have seen a lot of interest in using this tool for axle thread repairs, and we sold our first unit to a bus company who saved almost £10,000 thanks to Thread Saver.”
