In order for you to avoid costly breakdowns and production interruptions, we suggest you implement a scheduled maintenance program for your scissor lifts and/or dock lifts, even if the equipment seems to be working properly. It will be the best way to assure (and extend) the lifetime of your loading dock equipment.
Benefits of Implementing a Maintenance Plan for Your Scissor Lifts and Dock Lifts
These are some of the benefits of implementing a preventive maintenance plan for your loading dock equipment, including your scissor lifts and dock lifts:
- Extend the life of your equipment
- Increase the efficiency and reliability of your equipment
- Decrease the probability of equipment malfunctioning
- Create a safer work environment
- Reduce your downtime and also the long-term repair expenses
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Regular Inspections
A very complete maintenance program has a very deep visual inspection in order to check everything is working well or something needs to be repaired or replaced with the cylinders, leg rollers, bushings, hydraulic hoses, weldments, and electrical connections, pins, among others.
This maintenance program should be done by qualified personnel who will follow the Owner’s Manual provided with the equipment and will follow the guidelines outlined in it. Lubrication should be used as described in it as well.
Dock Lift Being Serviced in NYC
Regular inspection and lubrication of the equipment will save you replacement costs due to premature wear, in addition to maintaining peak performance, which will extend the lifetime of the equipment.
With a regular maintenance program maintaining equipment is far more efficient and productive than the need for an upcoming repair provides the time to order any replacement parts and pre-schedule the equipment downtime required to complete the repair. The technician will know exactly what should be scheduled for repair in the near future.
Replacement parts are highly recommended to be used when servicing or repairing equipment to ensure the safety of equipment operation and in order to maintain product performance.
What Are Dock Lifts and Scissor Lifts Used For?
Dock Lifts and scissor lifts are typically used to load or unload trucks from the truck bed to ground level. One of the main advantages of a dock lift is its ability to service a very wide range of trucks/trailers. The majority of dock lifts are installed into a recessed pit however not all applications can be accommodated in it. Surface-installed dock lifts are the alternative, they are typically installed on a poured concrete pad.
At Loading Dock, Inc. we sell, install, repair, service and/or replace your dock lifts/scissor lifts. Our Sales Department is at your service for any assistance on any loading dock equipment or commercial door products. Call today at 973-471-4060 or email us at info@loadingdock.com.
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