Preventive Maintenance Program for Material Handling Equipment
Your warehouse efficiency depends on the reliability of your equipment. At Buckeye Industrial, our Preventive Maintenance Program is designed to keep your forklifts, pallet racks, conveyors, and storage systems performing safely and efficiently—so you can stay focused on productivity, not repairs.
Why Preventive Maintenance Matters
Unexpected breakdowns cause costly downtime, safety risks, and lost productivity. A structured preventive maintenance schedule helps you identify wear, fatigue, or misalignment issues before they cause damage or injury.
Our maintenance technicians perform routine inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and repairs that extend equipment lifespan and reduce total ownership costs.
When a pallet rack collapses, it’s never “just an accident”—it’s a preventable failure.
Racking systems carry thousands of pounds of product every day, and over time, small issues like bent uprights, missing beam clips, or loose anchors can compromise the entire structure. In this video, you can see what happens when a single damaged component gives way: product loss, downtime, injuries, and thousands in avoidable costs.
Regular rack inspections and preventive maintenance aren’t optional—they’re essential for keeping your warehouse safe and OSHA-compliant. Our trained technicians identify early warning signs such as impact damage, misalignment, overloading, and corrosion, then provide a detailed service report with recommendations for repair or replacement before a collapse occurs.
Don’t wait until your racking system fails—schedule a professional inspection today and protect your employees, inventory, and peace of mind.
Equipment Covered in Our PM Program
Our maintenance plans cover a wide range of material handling systems and warehouse equipment, including:
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Forklifts & lift trucks (electric, propane, diesel)
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Pallet jacks & order pickers
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Conveyor systems (belt, roller, overhead)
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Dock levelers & doors
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Pallet racking & shelving systems
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Safety barriers, guard rails & mezzanines
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Automated storage & retrieval systems (AS/RS)
Key Benefits of Routine Maintenance
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✅ Reduce Downtime: Fewer unexpected equipment failures mean smoother operations.
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🧰 Extend Equipment Life: Protect your investment through proactive service.
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⚙️ Improve Efficiency: Equipment performs better when components are tuned and clean.
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🧾 Maintain Compliance: Meet OSHA and ANSI safety standards through regular inspections.
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💡 Lower Total Costs: Prevent small issues from becoming expensive replacements.
What’s Included in Our Maintenance Plans
Our Preventive Maintenance Program includes:
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Scheduled on-site inspections
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Lubrication and cleaning of moving parts
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Hydraulic and electrical system checks
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Safety device and brake inspections
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Tire, belt, and chain wear analysis
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Load test verification
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Written service reports and digital records
Each visit ends with a detailed maintenance checklist and technician report, giving you full visibility into equipment condition and next steps.
Our Process: Step-by-Step
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Assessment & Inventory – We inspect your existing fleet or systems and identify service intervals.
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Customized Plan – Maintenance schedules are tailored to your workload, usage hours, and environment.
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Scheduled Visits – Our certified technicians perform maintenance during planned downtimes.
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Detailed Reporting – You’ll receive full service documentation for compliance and planning.
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Ongoing Optimization – We track performance trends to recommend upgrades or replacements before failure.
Custom Scheduling & Reporting
We offer monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual plans depending on equipment type and usage intensity.
Digital reports make it easy to track maintenance history, costs, and compliance—perfect for audits or insurance documentation.
Partner with Buckeye Industrial
When you choose Buckeye Industrial, you’re not just hiring a service team—you’re gaining a long-term partner invested in your uptime and safety.
Our technicians are trained on all major brands and systems, and our Ohio-based support team ensures responsive scheduling and rapid on-site service.
Get a Maintenance Assessment
Prevent small problems before they stop production.
Contact Buckeye Industrial today for a on-site maintenance evaluation and start saving with a custom Preventive Maintenance Program built around your facility’s needs.
Buckeye Industrial proudly provides comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) services across Central Ohio and surrounding counties, helping businesses in Columbus, Springfield, Dayton, Delaware, Marysville, and beyond keep their warehouse operations running safely and efficiently. Our certified technicians specialize in material handling and industrial equipment maintenance, including pallet racking inspections, conveyor system service, dock and door repairs, forklift safety checks, and guarding assessments. Each PM visit includes detailed OSHA-aligned reports, photo documentation, and actionable recommendations to prevent costly downtime and extend equipment lifespan. Whether you operate a logistics center, manufacturing facility, or distribution warehouse, Buckeye Industrial’s quarterly and annual maintenance programs are tailored to your facility’s unique needs—keeping your operation compliant, productive, and ready for peak demand.