Achieving the Lowest Cost of Equipment Ownership and Building Operation.

Purpose

Before a building is built, those involved debate the color of the bathroom paint. 5 years later, all anyone cares about is the roof, the HVAC system and the dock equipment.

The following presentation will illustrate how choosing the right dock and door products, for the right application, can insure the lowest overall cost of equipment ownership, and building value.

Objective – To Save Money in 3 areas

1) Equipment – Increase longevity with proper application and Preventative Maintenance (STP)

2) Building – Lower cost of operation/

”Green Buildings”

3) Repairs and Replacement – Lower ongoing maintenance costs and building operation

Equipment - Leveler Maintenance

Problem – Maintenance on mechanical levelers can cost upwards of $700/yr per position*

Solution – Push button Technology (Air Docks or Hydraulic) can be as low as $41/year per position*

R.O.I. to upgrade to Push Button from mechanical will average 2-3 years depending on usage

* Denotes actual client case studies

Illustration – Leveler Maintenance

90% of all leveler failure is in the front or rear hinge

Levelers can last from 1 to 20+ years

Note: cracked hinge on 7 year old leveler

Note: Only 2 rear hinges. Unstable and

weak

Solution – Nordock 20 Year Warranty - front and rear hinge

Longer lasting “open lug front hinge with header plate”gives 33% more weld, more support andno place for debris to catch

Full width rear hinge is very stable

Preventative Maintenance – “STP”

Problem – “Lease renewals” or “Move-outs” miss equipment damage (Due to tenant neglect or abuse) negatively affecting capital budgets.

Solution – “American STP” (Preventative Maintenance)– Insures maximum equipment longevity– Catches tenant neglect or abuse– Annual Inspection insures an accurate inventory of

equipment condition for capital budgets– Provides tenants with discounts, warranty extensions, and

dock safety training

Problem – Compression Seals

Compression seals have a shorter life span due to over

compression resulting in “blow-out”. Over compression can also

lead to very expensive building damage.

6 year old seal showing damage due to over compression. *This was on a sloped dock and resulted in a cracked header (Big $)

Solution – L-Pads

Note: Trailer backsinto the “L-Pad” to get sealed to buildingand NOT into Compression Seal (apologies for the poor diagram)

Problem – Energy Loss

Missing Weather Stripping

A 9’X10’ standard Sectional Overhead Door

and Leveler with just a ¼” gap around the

perimeter equals a 13”X13” square of OPEN

space. Installing weather stripping has a 2-3

MONTH payback on reduced utility costs.

Problem – Energy Loss through poorly insulated Overhead Doors

R-Value on traditional Overhead Doors ranges from 0 to 16. The higher the number, the “Greener” the building

Solution - Insulated doors.Energy Savings - 2 to 4 year payback on installing

– CHI 3216 with a “True” R-14 – Or MxV Breakaway with “True” R-16

Benefit – “Green” buildings command better resale, are easier to market, and are environmentally friendly

Problem - Repairing “Hit Doors”

• 70% of all door hits affect the bottom panel• Solution – “Breakaway” doors or bottom panels

Problem – Restraints using dated “Impact design” wear over time.

Note: Top Wear

Note: Rust and front wear which jambs ICC bar, necessitating replacement

Solution – Nordock “Non-Impact” Design

•Non-Impact design•Push button activation•Sensor bar notifies Dock Operator for safety•Zinc Plated - nearly rust proof•Virtually maintenance free•Housing encloses working parts from inclement weather and debris •Self cleaning guide track

Problem – Poor Installation

Improper installation of spring wore on shaft – Door Collapsed!

Normal overhead door shaft for springs.

Mismatched panels, end stiles and incorrectly installed hinges.

Problem – Incorrect Installation

Note: Worthless Seals -Truck bumper touchingBut top of Seal wide open

Note the “cupped” Leveler Lip. The Leveler Rating, andpiano hinge Style, was not enough to handle the application.

Solution – Great Service and Proper Installation

American Door and Dock

– 35 Years in Business– Longest Tenured Service Technicians in the

Chicago area– Full range of Commercial Entry and Exit Services

- Service. Trust. Partner.

Questions?Craig Herriges, CPMR

Solutions Specialist.

American Door and Dock

Cell 847-815-5922

888-SOS-DOOR (888-767-3667)