Fall Maintenance for Roll-Up Doors

Roll-Up doors are constantly exposed to wear and tear, making regular preventative maintenance is important for decreasing expensive downtime and reducing repair expenses over the long haul. Regularly maintaining the roll-up doors on your truck will help to keep their mechanical components operating smoothly, reduce operational noise and improve your workers’ safety.

Here are a few ways that you can proactively maintain them:

• Lubricate Rollers & Hinges Monthly – Use a high-quality lubricant to keep rollers running smoothly along the tracks.
• Keep it Clean! – A clean door helps prevent corrosion and keeps debris from getting in the track so components continue to operate properly.
• Inspect Cables, Latches, and Other Moving Parts Monthly – Checking on these components regularly ensures you catch potential issues before they become a problem.
• Practice Proper Operation – Avoid using excessive force when opening and closing the door, never drive with the door in the UP position, and properly secure your cargo to prevent it from slamming into the door.

BENEFITS OF ROLL-UP PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE:

1. Helps Prevent Corrosion and Premature Misalignment
2. Maximizes Useful Life of the Door
3. Decreases Need for Repairs and Part Replacements
4. Reduces Unnecessary Safety Risks
5. Reduces Chance of Cargo Theft

MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS TIPS

These are practical tips to prolong the life of your door systems & avoid unwanted repair costs.

1. Clean Regularly – A clean door helps prevent corrosion and keeps debris from getting in the track so components continue to operate properly.
2. Avoid Excessive Force when opening/closing – When a roll-up door does not open/close correctly, a problem may be present and excessive force could cause more damage.
3. Lubricate Rollers – Use a high-quality lubricant to keep the rollers running smoothly along the tracks. Take care to avoid using too much lubricant, which could lead to dust & debris building up, causing the rollers to stick.
4. Safe Operation – Do not drive with your roll-up door in the UP position. Be sure the door is in the down position and the latch is secured before driving. Failure to do so could cause damage to the panels due to the weight of the door in the UP position. Hinges and rollers are easily damaged from stop/go motion if the door is left up.
5. Always Secure Your Load – Loose cargo can move around and cause severe damage to panels, hinges, roller and other door components. We recommend Save-A-Load cargo Bars for premium load securement.

To maintain your roll-up door correctly, we recommend the following maintenance schedule:

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