| |
Blue Giant Loading Dock Equipment
Loading Dock Equipment |
Dock Safety / Vehicle Restraints
Industrial Trucks |
Dock Lifts / Lift Tables |
Accessories
Loading Dock Equipment
A dock leveler is variable grade ramp platform that is designed to be used as a bridge between the loading dock floor surface
and the surface of the load bed of a transporter vehicle. A Blue Giant dock leveler allows for safe and efficient loading and
unloading of goods to/from a transporter vehicle using forklifts or pallet trucks. A dock leveler must be able to support
extremely heavy loads. It must also must be able to service a wide range of load bed heights and accommodate unevenly
distributed loads. A Blue Giant dock Leveler incorporates a "floating" rear hinge, otherwise know as Maintained Tilt, that
allow the deck plate to tilt to accommodate canted load beds. When integrated with a Blue Giant Vehicle Restraint, the result
is a dock leveler solution that reduces movement of the load bed and optimizes safety and efficiency. A Blue Giant Dock
Leveler is designed to withstand the repeated abuse of dynamic stresses, while maintaining its versatility and structural
integrity.
Blue Giant offers a wide range of capacities, deck sizes, deck constructions and both hydraulic and mechanical operation to
suit virtually any application, in any environment. Mechanical dock levelers are spring biased upwards and incorporate a hold
down mechanism, while hydraulic units are powered by an electro-hydraulic system.
Regardless of your application the most economical and durable solution is a Blue Giant Dock Leveler.
Hydraulic Dock Levelers
Hydraulic dock levelers are simple to operate and require no bending or pulling on the part of the operator. Activation is
simply achieved through the use of constant pressure push button controls. In applications involving high capacities, multiple
shifts and/or severe conditions, a hydraulic dock leveler is recommended. Safety concerns are more thoroughly addressed by
using hydraulic levelers due to the flexibility of the electro/hydraulic power source. Hydraulic units also facilitate
interlock capabilities to other equipment such as vehicle restraints, inflatable dock seals/shelters, overhead doors etc. The
higher initial cost of a hydraulic unit (over mechanical ones) is offset by its reduced requirement for maintenance and its
abundant features.
Mechanical Dock Levelers
Mechanical dock levelers are operated by pulling the ring of the release chain. This disengages the hold down device and
permits the lifting mechanism to raise the leveler deck and extend and lock the lip in position. The attendant then "walks
down" the deck until the extended lip of the leveler rests on the vehicle bed. When the loading / unloading operation is
completed, the operator pulls the ring on the release chain to again release the hold down to partially raise the deck (only
if the unit was servicing below dock level). The lip will return to the pendant (retracted) position and the operator will
then walk the deck down into the stored position. One major advantage of a mechanical over hydraulic dock leveler is that
mechanical units do not require any electrical provisions and may be operated in the event of a power failure. However routine
maintenance and lubrication does tend to increase the long-term expense of a mechanical unit. In addition, many of the
features and accessories that are available for hydraulic units are not offered for mechanical ones.
Maintained Tilt
The entire deck floats with the trailer, eliminating deck fatigue and weld breakage.
The deck articulates to maintain flush lip contact with the trailer, providing a smooth transition. Without maintained tilt,
the dock lip does not maintain positive full-width contact with the trailer bed during load transfers. This results in point
loading on the lip causing bending and fatigue, which creates a knife edge situation that is problematic for the dock
attendant inside the trailer, as well as forklift tire chunking and steering system damage.
more information (will open in new
window)
For more information please contact us at info@wayco.ca.
Loading Dock Equipment |
Dock Safety / Vehicle Restraints
Industrial Trucks |
Dock Lifts / Lift Tables |
Accessories
|
|
|
» Komatsu
New Industrial Trucks and Attachments
» Heli
LPG, Gas, Dual Fuel, Diesel and Electric Lift Trucks
» Omega Lift
Rough Terrain, Yard & Job Site, Multi-Duty, Heavy Fork Lifts & Telescopic Booms
» Blue Giant
Loading Dock Equipment
» Dahmer Fork Lifts
Rough Terrain 2 and 4 Wheel Drive Forklifts
» Bishamon
Material Handing Equipment
» EP
Material Handing Equipment
» Econo Lift
Ergonomic Solutions
» Lift-Rite
Ergonomic Solutions
» Canway
Material Handling
» Forward Bin Dumper
Material Handling
» Saeplast
Double-Wall Heavy Duty Food Grade Containers
|
|
