Dock levelers and locks maintenance

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

Work 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 in order to avoid interference with the rolling mechanism.

• Inspect the push-in bar and push-out plate assemblies for damage.

• 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, particularly the top plate understructure.

• Check general condition of the dock leveler.

• Operate dock leveler after service, check for any abnormal noise or vibrations.

• List any items requiring replacement or repair.

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