Dock Levelers

Dock Levelers

There are thousands of fork truck accidents at the loading dock every year. Dock levelers reduce these mishaps by providing a safe environment for employees and improving workflow at the dock. Designed to connect the loading dock floor surface and the surface of the truck load bed, dock levelers are a variable grade ramp platform. They support heavy loads and accommodate a wide range of load-bed heights and unevenly distributed loads.

There are now three basic types of dock levelers: hydraulic, mechanical, and power assisted mechanical units. Each design has its place, depending on the application, but there are distinct differences between each type.

Benefits

• Safety: Dock levelers reduce fork truck accidents at the dock by providing a smooth transition from the dock floor to the truck floor.
• Productivity: Dock levelers allow for safe and efficient loading and unloading of goods to and from a truck using forklifts or pallet trucks.