20 reasons you should maintain and repair your roller racking
Every day more and more businesses across the UK and the rest of the world are realising the benefits of installing roller racking in their workplaces. Roller racking is a type of mobile shelving, which is designed to increase storage capacity, whilst taking up very little floor space. It has been known to save businesses a lot of money, as it has prevented them from having to move to bigger premises and increase their leasing costs.
The great thing about roller racking is that it can be used by businesses across all industries. It doesn't matter whether you run a warehouse, bank, medical facility or library; you will find it very beneficial to install roller racking as your primary storage solution.
In order to benefit the most from a roller racking system, you will need to have it maintained and repaired on a regular basis. Choose to work with an expert roller racking installation and repair company like Storage Aspects and have the peace of mind that your roller racking system will be kept it the best condition, for the longest possible time.
If you are wondering why you need to have your roller racking maintained and repaired, check out the twenty reasons below.
In order to continue benefiting from your roller racking system, you need to have it maintained and repaired on a regular basis.
1. Keep your roller racking system safe
One of the most important reasons for having your roller racking system serviced, maintained and repaired on a frequent basis is that it will help to keep it safe. As an employer, you are responsible for the safety of your employees and anyone visiting your business premises and therefore need to ensure that any equipment, including roller racking, is one hundred per cent safe to use. By having your roller racking system serviced, maintained and repaired on a regular basis, you can have the peace of mind that all of it's parts have be checked and that it is in a good working condition. This should help to minimise the risk of safety hazards and accidents caused by your roller racking system.
Regularly repairing your roller racking can help to extend its lifespan.
2. Extend the life of your roller racking
When you invest in any piece of equipment for your business, you want to make sure that it lasts for as long as possible, to prevent you from having to fork out more money for a replacement. One of the reasons we recommend that you have your roller racking maintained and repaired on a regular basis is that it will help to extend the life of your mobile shelving system.
You will find it is much cheaper to have your roller racking system maintained and repaired, than to buy a completely new system, so it is definitely worth paying to extend it's life for as long as possible. Extending the life of your roller racking system will also prevent disruption in your workplace, as you will not need to worry about having to introduce your staff to a new system or spend time moving your documents, files and products from one system to the next.
3. Generate higher return on investment
Roller racking systems certainly don't come cheap, but business owners are often willing to pay a much higher cost for mobile shelving than other more traditional storage solutions, as they offer a whole host of benefits that can actually end up saving the business money in the long run. However since roller racking systems are fairly expensive, business owners want to make sure they generate the highest possible return on their investment.
The ROI of roller racking systems comes in the form of costs saved through not having to move to bigger premises, increasing efficiency and maintaining the quality of the contents stored in the system. The longer you can keep your roller racking system in a good condition, the more cost effective it will become and the more you will get out of your initial investment.
The best way to ensure your roller racking system generates a high return on investment and allows you to get your money's worth is to have it maintained, repaired and serviced on a regular basis. By spending a small amount on repairs, you can extend the life of your roller racking system and continue to benefit from its use.
Save money on expensive unforeseen repairs and get the most out of your investment by ensuring maintenance is carried out on your mobile shelving system every six to twelve months.
4. Save on expensive call out repairs
Once you have had your roller racking system installed, you will quickly realise just how much you and your staff depend on it functioning properly in order to carry out your jobs efficiently. The problem is that if you do not have it maintained on a regular basis and your system jams or breaks in some way, you are going to have no other choice than to ring us or another roller racking company to book an emergency repair.
Unfortunately emergency repair services don't come cheap. It costs much more to have an engineer come out to fix your system at short notice.
The way to avoid expensive emergency call out repair charges is to have your roller racking system maintained and repaired on a frequent basis. The great thing about carrying out pre-arranged maintenance and repairs is that you will simply have to pay the amount outlined in your service contract, rather than an expensive fee for an emergency repair service.
Save time by setting up a planned maintenance schedule.
5. Save time
Having your roller racking maintained and repaired on a regular basis can also help to save a significant amount of time. How? Well it takes much more time to fix a broken mobile shelving unit rather than to maintain and carry out small preventative repairs. Time always translates back to money so by saving time by having small repairs carried out on a regular basis; you will also end up saving more money.
6. Prevent damage to your roller racking system's contents
One of the reasons business owners invest in mobile shelving systems like roller racking is that it they are designed to keep their contents, whether they are files, documents, garments, products or even something like test tubes, completely safe. The problem is that if you do not have your roller racking system maintained and repaired on a regular basis, it may not be able to continue doing it's job properly and your contents could end up being damaged.
Damaged contents can end up costing you a lot of money, so it is much better to pay to keep your system in a tiptop condition and save yourself a lot of money in the process.
Maintaining your roller racking system will help to keep its contents safe.
7. Save money
Buying new storage systems for your business can be very expensive. It is much more cost effective to spend a little money each month, quarter or year to have your roller racking system repaired by professionals like ourselves. The money you save on your roller racking system can then be spent more productively elsewhere.
8. Keep it looking good
When showing people around your workplace, whether they are new employees, potential customers or prospective business associates, it is important that all of your equipment looks well maintained and in a good condition and this includes your roller racking system.
A good looking and well functioning roller racking system is sure to impress people when you are showing them around your workplace. However if your roller racking system looks shabby, unclean or ancient, it is going to look like you do not take pride in your image and could end up reflecting poorly on your business's reputation. This is why we recommend that you have your mobile shelving unit maintained and repaired on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.
9. Avoid disruption
If your mobile shelving unit is damaged in any way, it can cause a real problem in your workplace. Not only will it prevent your staff from being able to carry out their daily tasks efficiently, but it will also frustrate them, which may lead to poor performance.
Having your roller racking system maintained and repaired will mean that everyone in your workplace can continue with their jobs and go on uninterrupted. The more frequently you have it maintained, the less likely you are to run into problems with it in the future. It is important to remember that your roller racking system has a crucial role to play in the workplace and therefore needs to be taken care of.
Improve efficiency and productivity by keeping your roller racking in good working order.
10. Increase productivity
Making sure your roller racking system remains in a pristine condition by having our expert engineer's service, maintain and repair it on a regular basis will help to increase productivity in the workplace. The better the condition of your mobile shelving unit, the easier and quicker it will be for employees to carry out their daily tasks, allowing them to get more done and effectively increase productivity levels. The more work employees can get done in a single day, thanks to well-functioning equipment like roller racking units, the more profit you can potentially make for your business.
11. Improve efficiency
Having your roller racking unit maintained by the experts here at Storage Aspects will help to improve its efficiency. The more efficiently you can operate your roller racking system, the quicker and easier it will be for you to locate and retrieve the documents, files or whatever you have stored in your unit.
One of the ways we can improve the efficiency of your mobile shelving system is by ensuring that all parts of it are operating well and running smoothly. In order to do this we will check and lubricate the drive assemblies, drive wheels and drive shafts. Cleaning and lubricating the roller racking system's parts will help to prevent them from wearing down and allow for smoother operation.
Over time you may find that parts of your roller racking unit need replacing in order to keep it running smoothly.
12. Replace old and faulty parts
If you use your roller racking system on a daily basis, it is likely that over time some of its parts will need replacing. The problem is that if you do not have your roller racking unit serviced and maintained on a regular basis, there will be no way of telling the condition of the parts until the system breaks and requires an emergency repair.
By having your system maintained regularly, the engineers will be able to evaluate the condition of the parts and whether or not they need replacing. If any parts look to be wearing down or wearing out, the engineer will be able to order them in plenty of time to avoid damage to your system that could require more complex and expensive repairs.
13. Improve employee morale
It can be extremely stressful for employees when they cannot carry out their jobs or meet the needs of their customers because a piece of equipment is not working properly. If your roller racking system is jammed or damaged because it hasn't been maintained properly, this can be very frustrating for your staff and may cause poor morale in the workplace.
The best way to prevent this from happening is to have your system maintained regularly and ensure that the engineers carry our preventative measures. Keeping your roller racking unit working efficiently will also help to keep your staff happy and lead to higher levels of productivity.
14. Keep customers happy
Wondering how maintaining your roller racking leads back to customer satisfaction? Well if your roller racking system is not working properly and your staff are unable to retrieve the customer files, products or whatever they need to provide a good service, your customers are going to be left feeling very disappointed.
Maintaining and repairing your mobile shelving system will make it easier for employees to locate and access the files or products they need from it. The quicker they can locate and retrieve the items they need, the more efficient service they will be able to provide your customers, ensuring they are left feeling happy and satisfied.
15. Upgrade your roller racking unit
Another reason to have your roller racking maintained by experts on a regular basis is that they may be able to suggest improvements to it that could provide even more benefits to you and your employees. As your business grows and expands, you may find that its storage needs change, so by having your roller racking maintained on a regular basis, you can ensure that it is still capable of meeting your needs and requirements. If anything needs to be upgraded or extended, the engineers can order in the parts for you and install them.
Having your system maintained on a regular basis should help to avoid annoying problems like jamming.
16. Prevent your system from jamming
It can be incredibly frustrating when your roller racking system jams and prevents you from being able to open it fully. By having your unit maintained and repaired on a regular basis, you can minimise the likelihood of this happening.
17. Avoid replacements
Roller racking can last for decades without needing to be replaced, providing that it has been looked after and maintained properly. The longer you can put off replacing your roller racking unit the better, as replacements are not only costly but they can also mean a lot of work. Replacing a roller racking unit not only involves dismantling and installing a new unit, but also transferring all of your files across, which can take a lot of time and effort. This can easily be avoided (at least for ten years or so) by simply setting up a planned maintenance agreement with a company like Storage Aspects.
It's important to keep your roller racking looking clean, tidy and presentable.
18. Keep it clean and tidy
Roller racking units are fairly easy to keep clean and tidy, but it is recommended that you have them professionally cleaned, maintained and repaired at least every six to twelve months. Keeping your roller racking clean will ensure that it continues to look good and function well.
Our engineers carry out a number of cleaning processes on roller racking systems including scraping the tracks to remove the debris accumulated in them and vacuuming both the tracks and side grooves to prevent blockages and snags. Doing this helps to keep your roller racking system running efficiently.
If your roller racking system contains liquid items we will also ensure that any spillages are cleaned up to prevent rust and corrosion.
19. Keep your roller racking system secure
One of the benefits of installing roller racking in your workplace is that it can be used to keep your files and documents completely secure. Unlike traditional storage systems, roller racking has security locks on the wheels and floor tracks to prevent them from being opened by unauthorised personnel.
In order to ensure that your locks are working properly and that your system remains completely secure, we recommend having your roller racking system serviced, maintained and repaired on a regular basis. After a few years of use, it is likely the locks will need to be replaced in order to keep your roller racking secure. If any keys are lost, we also recommend having the locks replaced to prevent unauthorised access to your confidential documents and files.
20. Meeting H&S and PUWER requirements
Finally, we recommend having your roller racking unit maintained and repaired regularly to ensure you are complying with the requirements of both the Health and Safety and PUWER regulations.
In order to meet the requirements of PUWER you must ensure that all of the equipment in your workplace is kept in a safe condition so that people's health and safety is not at risk. This includes your roller racking system.
When one of our qualified engineers has carried out maintenance and repairs on your roller racking system, they will complete a detailed report and send to you, a long with a PUWER certificate as proof of compliance. It is important to keep these documents on file so you can prove that you have kept your roller racking in a safe condition should your workplace be inspected in the future.
Now you know why it's important to maintain & repair your roller racking system, it's time to set up a planned maintenance agreement.
Choosing a planned maintenance agreement
After you have had your roller racking unit installed in your workplace, it is highly recommended that you set up a planned maintenance agreement with a roller racking repair Company. This doesn't necessarily have to be the roller racking company that designed and installed your unit. Storage Aspects is happy to offer planned maintenance agreements to customers that bought their systems from other providers too.
The recommended service schedule for your roller racking system will depend on its age, condition and frequency of use. If your roller racking system is quite old or it is used quite a lot, we are likely to recommend a monthly or quarterly service schedule, whereas if it is brand new or not used very often, you can get away with just having it maintained and repaired annually.
One of the benefits of setting up a planned maintenance agreement is that it will work out much more cost effective for you. As we explained earlier in this article, it is much cheaper to pay for planned servicing, maintenance and repairs than it is an emergency call out charge. Storage Aspects' repair contracts are designed to keep your expenses to a minimum, whilst also minimising disruption caused by faulty roller racking systems.
It is the aim of our engineers to ensure that your roller racking unit is kept in a good condition so that we can prolong its life for as long as possible. By choosing to work with Storage Aspects, you can have the peace of mind that it is being repaired and maintained by experts with years of experience working with these systems. We will also ensure that you are complying with both H&S and PUWER regulations.
Storage Aspects have experience maintaining and repairing both old and new systems. It doesn't matter whether your system is ultra-modern or somewhat ancient, we will still be able to repair it and source reasonably priced parts when required.
All of our maintenance and repairs services can be carried out at a time that is most convenient to you to prevent your staff from being disrupted. We will also provide you with detailed reports about the condition of your roller racking system and any work that has been carried out for you to keep on record.
For more information about our roller racking maintenance and repair services, please call the Storage Aspects team on 0800 033 7075.
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