DOCK LEVELER

Maintaining levelers means fewer big-ticket repairs down the road. Just imagine how long your car engine would last without routine oil changes. Just as sticking to the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule for your vehicle helps ensure reliable transportation, scheduling time for maintenance checks on your edge of dock leveler can actually save time and money down the road. And better to schedule time now rather than endure downtime when a critical load needs to leave your facility.

A well-executed scheduled maintenance plan can extend the life of your dock equipment, making it more reliable.

Service items for dock levelers and locks (typical):

Check all safety devices on the unit
Clean the upper portion of the plate, lower rollers and between the sides and curb angles
Clean all debris from the pit or from the vicinity of floor mounted units.
Clean and test operation of toe defelectors
Inspect and adjust the operation of lip assist assembly
Inspect the safety leg system and return spring operation
Check for presence and proper setting of all snap rings and clips on axles and rollers
Check rollers, pins and bushings for any signs of wear such as flat spots, missing fasteners or dislodged bearing material
Check the springs for elongation
Inspect all welds under the leveler for fatigue or failure
Check general condition of the dock leveler
Operate and adjust as needed dock leveler after service, check for any abnormal noise or vibrations
List of any items needing replacement or future concern