Preventative Maintenance Protects Your Gear

 A proactive approach to maintaining Loading dock equipment, doors, gates and more through regularly scheduled inspections, servicing, and minor repairs to prevent major failures and costly downtime. Unwanted dock leveler repairs and door repairs and sometimes be prevented by preventative maintenance. 

• Proactive: It focuses on preventing issues before they occur, rather than reacting to breakdowns.
• Scheduled: It involves planned maintenance activities, not just responding to emergencies.
• Focus on prevention: The primary goal is to avoid major equipment failures.
• Cost-effectiveness: By preventing costly breakdowns, it ultimately saves time and money.

A fire door drop test is a crucial safety measure for buildings with fire-rated doors. We perform all necessary door repairs, so your fire drop doors are up to par.

Here's a summary of its purpose: 

• Ensures proper function: It simulates fire conditions to confirm the door will automatically close, sealing off areas to contain fire and smoke. 
• Verifies closure: The test checks if the door closes completely and at the correct speed to effectively block the spread of fire and smoke. 
• Checks components: It ensures all parts, including hinges, latches, and the closing mechanism, are working correctly. This is a preventative maintenance that is required by most local governments.
• Meets safety regulations: Regular testing helps buildings comply with fire safety standards like NFPA 80, avoiding fines and legal issues. 
• Maintains safety: By ensuring fire doors function correctly during an emergency, the test helps protect building occupants and minimize property damage.