Correcting Issues With Industrial Equipment

Useful Maintenance Steps To Take With Warehouse Doors

8 April 2022 by Joann Freeman

If you have a warehouse, chances are it has warehouse doors (commercial overhead doors). They make it easy to move products in and out since most of them are automated and slide via roller mechanisms. If you want to keep these doors working great, take these maintenance steps.

Check For Loose Bolts and Screws

There will be various fasteners attached to your warehouse doors that keep components in place. These fasteners may include screws and bolts. You want to check to see if they're loose from time to time since your warehouse doors will move and thus create vibrations.

All you have to do is go up to these fasteners and touch them. If they don't have any give in any direction, you know they're tight enough to keep parts on your warehouse doors fully secure. Whereas if there is movement, you need to tighten them back up right away.

Invest in Quality Lubrication Products

Every warehouse door requires lubrication in order to function smoothly, but you need to go the extra mile with the lubrication products you buy. That's going to help optimize lubrication to where friction and subsequent heat aren't likely, even when your warehouse doors move up and down often.

One of the best things you can do is find a lubrication product that has an industrial or commercial rating as opposed to residential. Lubricants that fall under this category will be specifically designed for warehouse doors and that's key for maximizing their effectiveness. Also look for lubricants that can keep your warehouse doors working smoothly for a long time, so that you don't have to keep reapplying these products in a short period of time.

Have Inspectors Troubleshoot Performance Issues

It's pretty easy to tell when something is wrong with your warehouse doors because you can actually see what's happening with your eyes. It could be warehouse doors not going down as fast as they normally do or a lot of vibrations being made.

Any time you see these performance problems, follow up with an inspection from a licensed professional. You need a professional opinion to find out what's going on with your warehouse doors. Then you can ensure the right adjustment or repair is made to restore performance.

If you're looking to keep doors around a warehouse in sound shape for as long as possible, get more involved with their maintenance. You can have a lot of success by focusing on the right aspects of these doors and using the right care products. 

To learn more about warehouse doors, contact a manufacturer. 

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