Pharmaceutical manufacturing is a highly regulated facility, dealing with an equipment failure of any kind can turn into a major loss of time and money. And while all of the equipment that handles the processing of pharmaceuticals is checked routinely, a loading dock system in pharmaceutical manufacturing in Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey is often neglected.
However, smart facility managers will treat the loading dock. They might not like the idea of semi-annual checkups, but they know catching a small problem during a routine exam is better than ending up with a total fix down the line. Just Rite Equipment will set up a maintenance schedule to fit your business and volume.
Loading dock equipment—such as dock levelers, vehicle restraints, and dock doors —get battered by forklift traffic and tractor trailers on a daily basis. Eventually, they will have problems, as evidenced by the fact that 85 percent of all equipment failures are due to improper maintenance.
It can take a forklift as many as 50 crossings or more just to load or unload one trailer. Multiply this across an entire day and multiply by 250 workdays and it can be more than 100,000 crossings in one year. Considering the average forklift weighs around 9,000 pounds without carrying a load, it becomes easier to see why levelers, restraints, and other equipment can break down. Even the best, most well-made equipment can’t take that kind of beating forever.
A host of problems may arise when equipment unexpectedly fails, ranging from replacement costs to inefficient downtime at the loading dock. But, the immediate concern is worker safety.
From a business standpoint, major breakdowns lead to an inoperable dock. These unexpected shutdowns can cause headaches for facility managers. For operations with limited docks, this can spell disaster. For facilities that use dozens of docks, it can still lead to logistical problems for shipments moving in and out of the facility.
Using internal maintenance staff to work on such breakdowns might work in some instances. However, this solution often means that someone who is not certified to work on a leveler, for instance, is placed in a potentially dangerous situation by attempting to fix unfamiliar equipment.
If the dock equipment suffers a total breakdown, it can cost even more to replace in a rushed, emergency situation. Even companies with contingency funds can’t absorb unplanned spending long-term.
When you need a loading dock leveler repaired in pharmaceutical manufacturing, you want it done quickly because downtime impacts your productivity and profitability. You also want high-quality loading dock service that stands the test of time, assuring reliable performance and operation.
Just-Rite Equipment representative is ready to help when you have a dock leveler repair or need service or maintenance for any part of your loading dock system. If you’re moving to a new facility, updating your existing facility, or building out additional space, Just-Rite Equipment design and product experts can help you plan and outfit your new loading docks with products that fit best and meet your short and long-term goals.
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