Dock Levelers Types and Its Applications

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Types Application
Dock Levelers
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A dock leveler is a device that is used as a
platform between a trailer and the dock when the
height of the trailer is not as same as the dock.
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In other words, it bridges the difference in
height and distance between the warehouse floor
or the dock and the truck for the easy loading or
unloading of goods.
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Dock Levelers are also known as
Dock Boards or Dock Plates
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Dock levelers facilitate the smooth transfer of
goods from a trailer onto the dock with less
danger to workers who have to carry heavy
objects.
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The different types of dock levelers are
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Hydraulic Dock Leveler

• Suitable for heavy traffic like forklifts and
  other heavy machinery.
• Fully automatic designed with a push button
  operating system.
• The possibility of breakdowns is minimal and
  therefore is a maintenance free option.

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Air-Powered dock levelers

• Have an inflatable air bag to raise the leveler.
• Susceptible to breakdowns as debris can puncture
  the air bag

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Mechanical Loading Dock Levelers

• Springs are used to lift the leveler
• Does not require power to function and hence is a
  more economical option.

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