Have You Overlooked Your Dock Leveler or Edge of Dock?
General Door provides maintenance on all doors, whether it be the wide range of commercial roll up doors, entry doors, or fire doors. However, did you know that your dock leveler or edge of dock could be the most crucial in maintaining? Extending the life and operation of any door is important, however, dock levelers and edge of docks may get overlooked. As a manager more often than not your time is spent on the inside of your warehouse, leaving any issues to the outside of your warehouse to go undetected.
If you’re in the shipping and receiving industry keeping your dock leveler and edge of dock properly maintained can keep your business running smoothly. Bumpers, levelers, seals, and truck restraints need to be inspected to ensure the safety of your employees and to avoid costly repairs.
Here are a few questions to ask to help ensure your equipment is running efficiently:
What shape are your bumpers in? Bumpers are a critical part of your dock leveler and edge of dock equipment, these key components can take a beating. Bumpers can become bent or worn, leaving them in poor shape. It’s important to regularly inspect these dock cushions or bumpers to protect your warehouse and trucks. They can cause the most damage to your building and trailer but can be fairly inexpensive to repair. How about your dock seal, can you see the foam core, is the head-pad torn off? Is your dock leveler or edge of dock slow to operate? Are your truck restraints OSHA compliant? Don’t let these key components slip under your radar, let one of our trained technicians maintain your dock leveler and edge of dock, and help you avoid costly repairs or damage to your facility.