Dock Leveler
A dock leveler is an essential warehouse tool designed to bridge the gap between loading docks and trucks, ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe material handling during shipments.
Dock Leveler
Dock leveller plays very major in your loading Bay area. It helps you to maximize the speed of loading & unloading in premises by providing a plane surface in between truck and Floor level of any premises or warehouse so that Fork lift or any other loading equipment can pass through the bridge created by Dock leveller.
- Its platform is welded using a robotic arm and a lip made of almond anti-slip steel.
- Single-effect lift cylinder, double-effect lip cylinder
- All dock levelers are provided with 1 hp powerpack hose burst safety valve & maintenance strut as standard.
- Capacity of Dock leveller ranges from 6 tonne to 15 tonne.
- Dock buffer pair is included to protect the leveller from the hit of truck while backing
- Tilt permits Dock Leveler to recompense for a canted situation.
- Maintenance prop to support the dock leveler during maintenance checks
Radius Lip Dock Leveler
The easiest way to bridge the difference between the vehicle and warehouse floor is with a Loading Systems Radius lip dock leveler. We offer a safe, energy-efficient, easy-to-use, and very durable solution! Our dock leveler with swing lip has a modular design and is easy to operate. This solution is particularly well suited for most warehousing sites where standard-size vehicles operate.
The self-cleaning open lip hinge fabrication, the long-lasting and modular design, the self-supporting characteristics, the closed hydraulic system, and the low working pressure result in a long lifespan with a minimum maintenance requirement.
The swing lip dock leveler standard has multiple safety features. The dock leveler is CE-marked and in accordance with all safety aspects of the European standard EN 1398.
The dock leveler’s operation is very user-friendly. The dock levelers can be supplied in many dimensions, load capacities, and working ranges. A full range of options and operating methods are available to offer a solution for every customer requirement.
Edge of the Dock Leveler
If it is not possible to install a traditional dock leveler in your building, then an alternative is a Loading Systems manually operated mini dock leveler.
Our manual-edge dock levelers are mainly used in situations that do not facilitate a traditional type of dock leveler and can easily be integrated into new or existing buildings.
The manually operated dock levelers are energy efficient since they do not require a power supply. This dock leveler is equipped with a swing lip. The robust fabrication and open hinge structure require almost zero maintenance. The edge of the dock leveler cannot be removed, making it an ultimately safe alternative.
FAQ About Dock Leveler
- Many parts will ship the same day for orders placed before 1pm CST.; most parts will ship within 24 hours. We cannot guarantee that all parts will ship within 24 hours. Large quantity orders or less popular parts may include a manufacturing lead time.
- If you require Next Day Air shipping, you must order before 1pm CST in order to Guarantee You will have it Next Day. Please note: not all parts are available to ship as Next Day Air due to FAA regulations. This includes items like pressurized gas springs or lithium batteries.
- Click on Our Loading Dock Manual Page
- Email Parts@Loadingdockpro.com
Yes we do, however with new legislation being put in place by the US Administration there will be an import tariff. Because the import tariff into Canada has fluctuated widely in recent months, the fee may be collected separately by the carrier, and not reflected in the original purchase price. We advise that you consult with your local duties and imports office if necessary.
Refund Policy
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Returns
Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Types of goods are exempt from being returned: any electronic item which may indicate an attempt at installation.
To complete your return, we an RGA form to be completed and accepted. Reference of the RGA number must accompany returned materials.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable). This may be noted on your refund as a restocking fee. Restocking fees typically range from 25% to 35%. Customer assumes responsibility for shipping charges.
Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.
Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at LoadingDockPro@gmail.com.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
- 1,200lbs to 3,500lbs
- Weights can vary greatly based upon size and capacity
- Greater capacity translates into thicker steel, meant to accommodate heavier loads.
- Simple answer: Take the combined weight of your forklift and load, multiplied by 2.55
- Example: 12,000lb forklift + 3,500lb load x 2.55 = 39,525. Round up to 40,000.
- There are many factors that influence leveler capacity.
- Gross weight of vehicle and load
- Number of trailers serviced per day
- 3-wheel or 4-wheel forklifts
- Height differential between dock and trailer
- Slope %of dock approach
- Be extremely careful of dock leveler companies who calculate capacity with letters
- Example: Capacity "G," Capacity "H," Capacity "J," et cetera
- These capacity labels are meant to disguise the true ANSI rating
- Simple answer: $3,500 - $10,000 for a pit mounted leveler(Material ONLY)
- There are numerous considerations when pricing a dock leveler.
- Manual activation (mechanical) vs. Powered (hydraulic, air bag)
- Size: 6'x6' up to 7'x12'
- Capacity: 30,000lbs up to 80,000lbs
- The total cost of a leveler will include freight, tax and installation
- Budget $7,500 for a leveler from a reputable manufacturer.
- Cheap levelers come at a HIGH cost to your facility.
- Down-time and inability to ship/receive
- Frequent repairs and costly parts
- SAFETY. SAFETY. SAFETY. SAFETY.
- Simple answer: allow a forklift to safely load/unload a semi-truck
- Because not all loading docks and trailers are the same height, we must bridge the gap between the building and truck in a way that allows for the safe & efficient loading of trailers.
- In general, a longer leveler will provide greater service range, allowing you to service very tall or short trailers.
What is the standard loading dock height?
- In North America the standard loading dock height is 48-52"
- Some facilities may choose a different dock height based upon unique trailer configurations.
- An incline or decline approach can affect the the dock height.