As building managers or employees who spend a lot of time in the warehouse know, having good maintenance of loading docks helps ensure optimal performance on a daily basis.

Maintenance of loading docks is particularly important for efficient operations.

Leveling bridges are essential equipment for any business.

Keeping them in optimal working order reduces the risk of breakdowns, prevents unplanned breakdowns and maintains safety on the dock.

So... How do you know when a leveler needs to be repaired or serviced?

This is going to depend on the type of leveler you have. There are three main types of dock levellers: mechanical, pneumatic , and hydraulic. The type of leveler your facility will determine when and how to maintain your equipment. Mechanical bridges tend to require more regular maintenance where hydraulic levellers need less maintenance.

If your facility uses mechanical levellers:

It is recommended that you perform maintenance tasks daily as well as every 90 days for optimal productivity of your equipment. Daily: Check that the leveller is free of debris and remove anything that could interfere with its operation. Also, make sure that the hinge part of the lip and platform is clean and unobstructed. It is recommended that you conduct a more thorough inspection of your leveler every 90 days:

• Clean the pit.
• Lubricate the leveler with the appropriate lubricants.
• Inspect all gaskets.
• Check the condition of concrete, corners and welds.
• Inspect the structure.

If your facility uses pneumatic or hydraulic levellers:

It is suggested to perform all the daily tasks mentioned above.
In addition, perform the 90-day inspection described above in addition to the following for all pneumatic and hydraulic levellers:

• Inspect all junction boxes.
• For hydraulic levellers, check the hydraulic fluid level in the tank. Add liquid if necessary.

Loading dock maintenance can be performed by our Technicians who are specialists in the Rite-Hite range of loading docks, contact our experts to provide you with the service you need or set up a preventive maintenance program for your loading dock levelers or any other equipment.

All makes and models can be repaired by our Technicians!

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