Many forklift operators travel across conventional dock levelers more than 100,000 times each year. With each pass, they experience an unpleasant jarring effect created by the bumps and gaps that exist in outdated leveler designs, so does their equipment and the product being transported.

Also known as dock shock or whole-body vibration, these vibrations can lead to chronic back and neck injuries, product spills, and equipment repair costs. These conditions can be reduced or eliminated with a smooth transition dock leveler design. Choosing a smooth transition dock leveler results in fewer employee injuries, less product and equipment damage, and low lifetime ownership costs. Our designs are always evolving to meet the challenges you face at the loading dock.

What is a dock leveler?
A dock leveler is used to bridge the difference in height and distance between the warehouse floor and vehicle in the most efficient way. It is a height-adjustable platform used to ensure smooth transition between dock and truck which helps prevent forklift accidents that can cause serious injuries and forklift damages. It is usually comprised of a simple metal plate that is raised from a stowed position and then lowered onto the back of the truck.

Types of dock levelers
Different types of dock levelers include hydraulic dock levelers, manual dock levelers, vertical storing dock levelers, edge of dock levelers, container dock levelers and the dock-box pit forming kit.

Hydraulic dock leveler: This is stored in the dock pit and provides the smoothest transition between the dock leveler and trailer improving safety and productivity at the loading dock. Thus, preventing injuries and minimising forklift and product damage. The hydraulic positioning of both the lip and platform ensures high reliability and low maintenance of the dock leveler, and push button activation provides the dock attendant with simple control for safe operation.

Telescopic dock leveler aims to create a movable bridge between the loading/unloading area and the surface of a vehicle, levelling out differences in height. The ram enables the transit of forklifts or manual lifting devices up to its maximum capacity according to the established nominal load.

Edge of dock leveler is a simple dock to truck leveler which is positioned on the edge of the dock which is ideal for trucks with minimal height difference, or if space around the dock is a problem. It also saves time and space by eliminating the need to store, find and move portable plates to correct dock positions.

Container dock leveler is designed so that the trailer can park underneath the dock platform allowing the forklift to access the container on the leveler with ease. The levelers can be mounted inside the building with the cavity under the leveler or alternatively can be mounted in front of the loading docks. These provide room for the trailer under the dock leveler, so containers positioned in the middle of trailers can be entered whilst still on the trailer.

Forklift roll-off barrier lip dock leveler is designed and built to provide all the benefits of the series hydraulic dock leveler with the additional benefit of providing a formidable barrier. Dock leveler with forklift roll-off barrier lip protects closed overhead doors from impact damage and prevents accidental forklift roll-off when the overhead door is open and no trailer is stationed at the dock in the parked position. When the dock is in use, the lip remains flush with the deck, providing a smooth transition for material loading and loading. Two-cylinder hydraulic technology for better stability, one for the lifting of the platform and one for the lifting of the hinged lip.

The dock-box pit forming kit is a dock leveler pit which easily fits together therefore, minimising costs associated with pouring a dock leveler pit. The part slides and are hooked together to easily create the pit you need.

Choosing a smooth transition dock leveler results in fewer employee injuries, less product and equipment damage, and low lifetime ownership costs.

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