Loading Dock Levelers & Lifts
What is a Loading Dock Leveler?A loading dock leveler acts as a bridge to safely allow the transfer of goods from a semi-trailer, truck or rail car to the building and vice-versa. The height differences between the truck and the building, the type of goods handled, and the material handling equipment used are a few of the factors that can determine which dock leveler is best for your application. Due to this diversity, we offer many types of dock levelers to fit a wide variety of applications.
Standard Dock Levelers
The most common dock leveler is a pit mounted type leveler. Since it stores when not in use and allows for a relatively secure and sealed building. The method (operating system) to position a leveler into and out of a truck vary. The various operating systems include:
- Mechanical
- Hydraulic
- Air (low pressure, high-volume)
- Hydraulic / Mechanical Hybrid
Specialty Pit Type Levelers
Does your facility call for more specialized equipment due to USDA or other compliancy’s you must adhere to? We have solutions that will address those requirements and provide you with efficient and safe equipment. Specialty pit type dock levelers include:
- Telescoping Lip
- Vertical Storing
- Flex-Lip
- Barrier Lip
- Oversized
Other Solutions
When site conditions make a pit style leveler not feasible, there are other solutions:
- Free-standing frames
- Mast Lifts
- Scissors / Dock Lifts
- Edge of Dock levelers (EOD)
- Dock Boards
- Dock Plates
- Dock Ramps
We know not all businesses, buildings, and budgets are created equal. No matter what type of leveler you need, our professional team can help you identify the best solution.
Contact us to find the solution that fits your needs.
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