Overview
A representative configuration for the dock program. The leveler bridges to the trailer, the seal or shelter closes the opening, the restraint holds the trailer to the wall, and bumpers take the hit. Specifying them together avoids the mismatches that show up when each piece is bought separately. Quoted for new construction or as a replacement matched to your existing pit.
Specifications
| Leveler | 6' or 7' wide by 6', 8', or 10' long; mechanical, hydraulic, or air-powered |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Sized to the heaviest forklift plus load, with safety factor |
| Seal / shelter | Compression seal or shelter sized to the door opening |
| Restraint | Selected for the trailer mix, with interior and exterior lights |
| Bumpers | Laminated or molded, projection per traffic |
| Controls | Push-button, with interlock between leveler and restraint available |
Specifications are representative of the standard configuration and are confirmed on every quote. Items marked “verify” are confirmed with the manufacturer at quote time.
Options & accessories
- Dock lights
- Wheel chocks
- Weather seals
- Lip extension
- Interlocks
- Installation
More dock equipment
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Dock Door Protection: Goal Posts, Bumpers, Track Guards
Steel goal-post guards, door track protectors, and bumpers that keep forklifts from taking out the dock door.
- Goal post
- Steel post-and-crossbar guard sized to the door opening
- Track guards
- Bolt-down angle guards on the lower track
- Bumpers
- Laminated or molded, projection per traffic
Dock Equipment
Dock Edge Safety Gate
A barrier across an open dock door that stops a forklift or a person from going off the edge when no trailer is present.
- Opening
- Sized to the door width, typically 8' to 10'
- Rating
- Rated to stop a lift truck at low speed (verify per model)
- Operation
- Manual lift or powered
Dock Equipment
HVLS Fan Package for Docks and Plant Floors
High-volume, low-speed ceiling fans that move air across a dock or a bay for heat plans and air mixing.
- Diameter
- 8' to 24' (verify by model)
- Mounting
- Beam or joist mount with drop tube; structural review included
- Control
- Wall controller or building integration