Peak Deluxe Mobile Workshops: Where They're Used
A Peak Deluxe mobile workshop is a fully-equipped mobile workshop, built into a truck, trailer, or van. It's like a complete machine shop, on wheels. You can drive it to a job site, and have all the tools and equipment you need to do repair and fabrication work, right there on site. Let's look at where mobile workshops are used, and why they're so valuable.
Where Are Mobile Workshops Used?
Mobile workshops are used everywhere there's repair and maintenance work that needs to be done on site:
- Oil and gas fields: This is the biggest use. On oilfields, there's always equipment that needs repair — pumps, engines, well equipment, and more. A mobile workshop can drive out to the well site, and do the repair right there, instead of hauling the equipment back to the shop. That saves a lot of time and money.
- Mining operations: Mines are usually in remote areas, far from any town. A mobile workshop is essential for keeping the mining equipment running. If a big haul truck breaks down, you can't tow it back to town — you have to fix it on site.
- Construction sites: Big construction sites also need mobile workshops. There's always equipment that needs repair — excavators, bulldozers, trucks, and more. A mobile workshop on site means you can fix things quickly, without waiting for a mechanic to come from town.
- Railroads: Railroads use mobile workshops to repair track equipment, locomotives, and rail cars, right on the tracks.
- Military and disaster relief: The military uses mobile workshops for field repairs. And after natural disasters, mobile workshops are used to repair equipment and infrastructure.
What's in a Mobile Workshop?
A good mobile workshop has everything you need to do repair and fabrication work, on site. Here's what's usually in a Peak Deluxe mobile workshop:
- Machine tools: A small lathe, a mill, a drill press, and other machine tools, for machining parts on site.
- Welding equipment: MIG welders, TIG welders, arc welders, and cutting torches.
- Hand tools: All the hand tools you need — wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, hammers, and more.
- Power tools: Grinders, sanders, saws, and other power tools.
- Parts and supplies: A stock of common parts, bearings, seals, bolts, and supplies.
- Power supply: A diesel generator, to power all the tools and equipment, when you're out in the field with no electricity.
- Air compressor: For pneumatic tools, and for inflating tires.
Why Are Mobile Workshops So Valuable?
Mobile workshops save a lot of time and money. Think about it: if a $500,000 haul truck breaks down at a mine, and you have to tow it 100 miles back to the shop, that's days of downtime, and tens of thousands of dollars in lost production. But if you have a mobile workshop on site, you can fix it in a few hours, and get it back to work. The mobile workshop pays for itself very quickly.
FAQ
Q: How much does a Peak Deluxe mobile workshop cost?
A: A fully-equipped mobile workshop costs $100,000 to $300,000 or more, depending on the size and equipment. It's a big investment, but for businesses that need on-site repair, it's worth every penny. It saves thousands of dollars in downtime, every single month.