Cantrell's
Funeral Home & Cemetery Equipment Service
Serving The Southeast For 36+ Years
AL • MS • LA • TN • GA • FL
EMBALMING MACHINE SERVICE
ON-SITE & MAIL-IN EMBALMING MACHINE REPAIR, PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE & SERVICE.
EMBALMING MACHINE SERVICE BUILT AROUND THE MACHINE
Every machine is evaluated according to its condition, operation and the functions it was designed to perform.
DUOTRONIC-1 EMBALMING MACHINE
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN EMBALMING MACHINE SERVICE.
Every embalming machine is evaluated according to its make, model, condition and operation. Our service is tailored to the machine in front of us, with OEM replacement parts used as needed.
INSPECT
Pump and motor
Solenoids & valves
Tubing & fittings
Electrical components
Fluid system
Leaks and deterioration
Signs of wear
SERVICE
Clean internal components
Test machine operation
Make necessary adjustments
Address leaks
Service pump and fluid system
Replace worn components with OEM parts
VERIFY
Pressure
Flow
Mixing
Injection
Pulsation
Controls & switches
Overall operation
MORE THAN A PERFORMANCE CHECK
BEFORE WE OPEN THE MACHINE, WE OPERATE IT.
When possible, every service begins by operating the machine as it sits. We evaluate pressure, flow and overall operation while watching and listening for signs that point us toward the problem.
EXPERIENCE TELLS US WHERE TO LOOK.
In this case the machine was operating—but not functioning as it should. The initial evaluation gave us a starting point before the cover came off.
BEFORE REPAIR - FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION
Dodge non-APC Embalming Machine
OPEN & DIAGNOSE
The initial operational check narrowed the problem to the machine's flow-control system. Once the machine was opened, the failed solenoid was identified.
FAILED COMPONENT REPLACED
New solenoid installed to restore proper flow control, pulsation and operation.
THE REPAIR ISN'T COMPLETE UNTIL THE MACHINE PROVES IT.
After replacement, the machine is operated through its functions to verify proper pressure, flow, mixing, injection and pulsation.
TURN THE SOUND ON.
Listen to the strong, distinct actuation as the solenoid opens and closes during pulsation. That sound is one of the operational characteristics we evaluate when servicing these machines.
AFTER REPAIR - FUNCTION VERIFIED
Dodge non-APC Embalming Machine
COULD THIS HAVE BEEN CAUGHT EARLIER?
OFTEN, THE WARNING SIGNS COME FIRST.
On many embalming machines equipped with a pulsation, a solenoid repeatedly opens and closes the fluid path to create the pulsating flow. A properly operating solenoid typically produces a strong, distinct actuation that can be heard—and felt in the resulting flow.
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As solenoids and other components begin to deteriorate, changes in sound, pulsation, flow or overall operation can provide early indications that something isn't working as it should.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE IS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.
A WEAK COMPONENT MAY BECOME A FAILURE.
A SMALL LEAK MAY BECOME A MAJOR REPAIR.
Not every problem begins with a machine that won't run. Changes in sound, flow, pressure, leaks, corrosion and component condition can provide warning before a larger failure occurs.
WHEN A LEAK BECOMES MORE THAN A LEAK.
This Porti-Boy remained in service while fluid continued leaking inside the machine. Over time, the exposure caused severe corrosion and deterioration of the motor housing.
A SMALL LEAK LEFT UNCHECKED CAN BECOME A MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE REPAIR.
THE VALUE IS FINDING IT EARLY.
Routine service gives us the opportunity to evaluate the machine before developing problems become failures. The goal isn't to simply keep it running today— its to identify what could keep it from running tomorrow.
EMBALMING MACHINE SERVICE HAS ALWAYS BEEN PART OF THE WORK.
Long before today's service pages, preventative maintenance programs and online service requests, embalming machines were coming through our shop.
For more than 36 years, Cantrell's has serviced and repaired the equipment used by funeral professionals throughout the Southeast.
Our Shop 1990s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
EMBALMING MACHINE SERVICE, REPAIR & PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.
READY TO REQUEST SERVICE?
ON-SITE OR MAIL-IN EMBALMING MACHINE SERVICE
Wether your machine needs routine service, has a developing problem, or has stopped operating properly, tell us what you're experiencing and we'll help determine the next step.
Have a problem with your machine?
Include what you're seeing, hearing or experiencing with your service request
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