Warehouse Maintenance: 3 Areas to Focus on

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If you are a self-storage operator, you know that facility maintenance is an ongoing and time-consuming task. Because proper maintenance and repair is critical to your bottom line, customer peace of mind, and your competitive edge, predictive and predictive maintenance is a must for every facility, regardless of size or category.
While maintaining a website can sometimes seem like a chore, it doesn’t have to be. In this article, I’ll talk about three key target areas to focus on, as well as how to implement mission-critical and proactive problems.
Each tenant of your self-service warehouse will interact with the door of the premises, which makes this component very important. If your door doesn’t look good and doesn’t work properly, you could lose business. You need a door that is easy to install, operate and maintain.
It is important that your door works well for a number of reasons. In most cases, you don’t want the door to inadvertently injure the occupant or damage their property. This is a huge responsibility, so from a safety point of view, it is very important to constantly maintain your doors and make sure they are in perfect condition.
The most common door component to look at is the spring. First, for smoother operation, additional lubrication may be required. Of course, if you invest in a closed, spring-lubricated, dead-shaft roller shutter door from the factory, it is almost maintenance-free. Factory lubricated springs are enclosed and protected from environmental factors, allowing them to last longer than sunroof springs.
Door springs also weaken over time, so tension adjustment may be necessary. It is important to have this done by a professional door technician because the springs are loaded under tension and can cause serious injury if not properly adjusted. It is important to find a door that can be quickly and easily adjusted if necessary. The ratchet tensioner is designed to simplify the process. This allows technicians to fine-tune all springs at the same time, eliminating the need for pins to maintain tension.
Last but not least, make sure your door looks its best. Look for a model with several durable color options and an impressive paint warranty to protect it from occupant deterrent aging. If your door curtains are turning white, cracked, or faded, it might be time to replace them.
You’ve probably replaced a fair share of the light bulbs in your self-service store over the years. Brightly lit spaces help tenants feel safe and can deter criminal activity. Consider investing in LED or smart lights, which are designed to last longer, generate less heat, and use less energy. Over time, this can save you money and reduce the need to replace a failed light bulb in the field.
Security gates are essential to keep track of who enters and exits your self-service warehouse. Using cloud access via smart devices offers you and your tenants many benefits. It also gives you the benefit of configuring access on a per-user basis, giving some access 24/7 while others are limited to set hours.
Regularly service your gate to ensure it performs optimally. This includes quarterly chain lubrication and annual inspections by professional chain installers.
Taking care of your own storage can take a long time, but having a plan can ease the frustration. The goal is to provide an outstanding website that you will be proud to show off to new clients and existing tenants.
Bethany Morehouse is the Content Marketing Manager for Janus International, a global provider of door and entry storage systems, removable storage units, facility automation solutions and restoration services. garage door torsion spring