News — Dock Levelers

If you are needing specific, brand-related answers on which leveler to choose, send us an email. In the meantime, here are a couple things to keep in mind. In the warehouse setting, the loading dock is the central hub of activity. The efficiency of on-loading and off-loading goods represents the intricate circuitry of a company and anything that hampers or disrupts that activity is a threat to the wellbeing of the company. Finding the right interface between the dock itself and the delivery trucks is crucial. Failure to do so only spells doom in dock use as well as jeopardizing the...

Answer: 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. Because of the size and weight of dock levelers, it is necessary for levelers to be shipped by a reputable freight or LTL carrier.  Always exercise caution with servicing under a dock leveler. Never crawl under a dock leveler without securing the perimeter, examining the structural integrity of the dock plate, and using the appropriate safety devices to avoid a sudden collapse. 

• A dock leveler is intended to act as a bridge to safely allow for the transfer of goods from a trailer to the building and vice versa.
• Allowllow a forklift to safely load/unload a semi-truck.