Managers of any facility that has a loading dock, such as warehouses, distribution centres, industrial properties, or even retail businesses, will face the challenge of ensuring that operations remain smooth and productive. Breakdowns in equipment lead to disruptions and loss in revenue. Planned maintenance from the team at Creative Door Services is a key ally in keeping your DaltonDock™ equipment in working condition and maintaining uptime. 

Preventative maintenance on your DaltonDock™ equipment, courtesy of our licensed and experienced team, will assist your operations, improve your building’s safety, and maximize your dock’s lifespan.

How DaltonDock™ Equipment Fits into Your Environment

DaltonDock™ offers a wide range of equipment that plays key roles in warehouse and logistics environments, including:

• Dock seals: Attain superior weather protection while being able to accommodate trailers of varying heights. Their high-quality construction closes gaps and protects your dock against harsh weather, saving on energy costs.
• Dock shelters: Flexible vertical panels and curtains allow you to accommodate trailers while still creating a complete seal. They help you save on heating and cooling costs, while still giving you full access to the back of the trailer.
• Accessories: Lights, track guards, chocks, and more can help to improve the safety and efficiency of your warehouse operations.
• Dock levelers: With a lug-style lip hinge and top-tier durability, DaltonDock™ dock levelers offer unparalleled convenience and security. They create a smooth transition between loading docks and docked trailers, minimizing bumps and gaps, safeguarding your equipment and cargo.
• Pit levelers: This equipment guarantees smooth transitions between the building and cargo trucks. Ergonomic features simplify maintenance and use, while easy installation means minimal disruption to your operations. 

DaltonDock™ dock equipment is durable and long-lasting, but wear and tear can still accumulate over time. That’s where routine planned maintenance programs can benefit you.

Preventative Maintenance Can Identify Dock Issues Early

Preventative maintenance is performed on your equipment on a regular basis, done by qualified technicians, which makes it distinct from reactive or DIY maintenance. Scheduled maintenance is done to protect your equipment and prevent premature breakdowns. It will usually include a variety of tasks, such as:

• Cleaning: removing dust, dirt, and debris from your equipment to prevent damaging buildups
• Lubrication: reducing wear and tear on moving parts as well as preventing rust and corrosion
• Tightening: ensuring any loose bolts or screws are tightened to prevent them from vibrating loose
• Inspection: checking your equipment for any signs of wear and tear that need to be addressed

Maintain Uptime

Routine scheduled maintenance from an experienced professional plays a key role in the success of any warehouse facility. It helps you to maintain uptime and ensure your equipment continues to operate at peak performance for its entire lifespan. 

Prevent Costly Emergency Repairs

Emergency repairs are an important issue for any business owner or manager. Aside from causing interruptions to your operations, they also cost money that eats into your revenue. Repairs are much more costly than planned maintenance when factoring in the labour and parts that may be needed, along with the potential need for a full replacement. Regular maintenance helps you avoid these unnecessary costs. 

Improve Safety

Planned, preventative maintenance also boosts your facility’s safety. Your employees will value this attention to security, which will raise morale and improve the overall working environment of your building. Employees that feel more comfortable at work will be more productive. 

Enrol in Our Planned Maintenance Program

Creative Door Services has a comprehensive planned maintenance program aimed at helping warehouses and logistics companies run as smoothly as possible. Our experienced team will regularly visit your facility and conduct a comprehensive service visit that includes all your dock equipment. 

We provide scheduled inspections that are done at your convenience to minimize disruptions to your operations. Once the inspection is done, we’ll provide a comprehensive, multi-point report that helps you track issues, prioritize repairs, and plan ahead. Our proactive services and our 30-day guarantee on all parts and labour ensure you have complete peace of mind. Let us help you maximize performance and minimize disruptions. 

Call Creative Door Services for a Service Quote

Creative Door Services specializes in top-of-the-line warehouse and dock equipment. We have more than 55 years of experience in the industry, and we bring that accumulated knowledge to every job we take on. As the largest sectional door company in Western Canada, our technicians are all certified by the Canadian Door Institute, COR certified, and BBB A+ accredited at all locations, giving you confidence that we can do the job right. 

We have locations in Kelowna, British Columbia; Vancouver, British Columbia; Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; Fort McMurray, Alberta; Regina, Saskatchewan; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Winnipeg, Manitoba to help service facilities all over Western Canada. We can keep your DaltonDock™ equipment working for years to come. Contact your closest location to request a quote and get your facility back on track.