Different types of dock levellers
If you’ve read our what is a dock leveller? post you’ll now know the basics. But what are the different options available when choosing one?
A dock leveler for every function
Dock levelers are available in a variety of different dimensions to suit the size of your docking space, and in a range of different capacities, from 6 tons docks, designed for every loading situation, to 15 ton docks – heavy-duty dock which will perform for the tough handling of heavy goods And there are levelers for indoor as well as outdoor loading bays – so, whatever the size and location of your loading bay, there is bound to be a leveler to fit.
Most dock levelers are well suited to new builds, but some types, such as 'Replacement' levelers, are ready to be fitted in existing docking stations – so when old levelers need replacing no reconstruction work is necessary.
And there are, of course, specific types of levelers for different functions. A swingdock features robust swing-lip support which means impact forces are absorbed and damage is reduced during loading and unloading – and they are primed for quick and easy maintenance. Teledock levelers offer precision and optimum load utilization - the moveable telescopic lip creates a larger contact area between the vehicle bed and the leveler.
A dock leveler can also help you maintain the optimum environment of your workplace – for instance if you work in a cold storage facility it’s not only high-insulation doors that can deliver excellent temperature control. There are levelers that are designed especially to guarantee unbroken temperature chains. A Teledock Isodock is constructed to remain tightly sealed on all sides when in the closed position, which enables energy savings of up to 75% compared to conventional docking systems.
And if your facilities aren’t optimized for a leveler, manual options such as drawbridge levelers are an economical and reliable option that can be fitted at open ramps to service your loading and unloading needs.
A dock leveler for every aesthetic
Made out of either galvanised steel or hot galvanised steel, dock levelers often come with a checker plate finish, but depending on which one you choose, the thickness of the checker plate can differ. And of course, dock levelers come with different color options – so you can make your leveler look exactly how you want.
So, when it comes to dock levelers, there really are many different options to choose from. Learn more at assaabloyentrance.com.