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Only use within a temperature range of -40°F to 300°F (-40°C to 148°C). Do not heat above 300°F (148°C).Use additional locking mechanisms if failure of gas spring can cause injury. If you are going to be using this in a place that is close to food please ask in advance that you have food grade oils as parts might leak onto the ground or general area surrounding the gas springs location Allow for a bit of play within the joints, and if there is a potential for vibrations, make sure that all of the fittings are secured. DO NOT Pry...

Loading dock equipment can many times be one of the most dangerous parts of a warehouse and need to be respected as such. Installed and used based on the manufactures guidelines, as they are there for a reason. Generally things occur when people decide to vary from what is prescribed. Please use these tips as an ounce of prevention is a pound of cure! Be familiar with what is called for by the manufactures guidelines, it is incredibly important to remember what is prescribed by the manufacture. Make sure to read and understand the manual fully as compliance could be...

 If you are a warehouse manager or a worker in the warehouse you are more than likely well aware that the loading dock is one of the busiest areas of the warehouse. There are undoubtedly a lot of moving parts in a warehouse however its incredibly important to remember that if you can understand how everything is working together. Nearly 25 percent of all warehouse accidents occur at or around the loading dock.  Here are some safety tips and how to avoid those ever so treacherous hazards     Shifting trailer loads   Any truck or trailer is subject to...

Dock doors Dock Doors are what allow materials to enter and exit the warehouse. They provide protection from the outside climate, and sometimes even automation to suit specific needs that your warehouse might need. It can increase workflow, or make certain tasks a lot easier   Dock levelers The dock leveler is what allows you to get from the warehouse floor onto the back of a truck that can many times vary in height, the standard height in America is 48-54 inches. There are many types of levelers, please refer to our other blog posts for more info   Dock...

Each and every year hundreds of deaths occur during the unprepared repair of broken dock levelers, we are a company that supports the DIY'er and listed below are some tips that will help you avoid any unnecessary accidents. Always have appropriate restraints in place Refer to your loading dock manual for appropriate precautions (Note:If you don't have one please make sure that you are referring to our loading dock manuals page or emailing us on how to get one) Do Not Prop anything under the dock leveler including a 4x4, as it only takes a slight movement or bump for...