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What does a dock leveler cost?
How much do dock levelers cost? The least expensive option is a mechanical edge-of-dock. With installation, the price is around $4500. On the higher end, a hydraulic 7′ x 11′ dock leveler costs around $25,000, including installation.
What are the different types of dock levelers?
When it comes to loading dock levelers, there are 4 types commonly used which include:
- Mechanical Dock Levelers.
- Hydraulic Dock Levelers.
- Air Dock Levelers.
- Vertical Dock Levelers.
How do I choose a dock leveler?
How to Choose a Dock Leveler
- Narrowing Your Selection. The expected range of the cargo loads and trailer heights you’ll need to accommodate your warehouse operations will narrow down your selection significantly.
- Options.
- Powered or Manual Leveler.
- Controls and Signaling.
- Safety.
- Other Circumstances to Consider.
What is a loading dock leveler?
SELECTING LOADING DOCK LEVELERS Dock levelers bridge the gap and height difference between the dock and the trailer. They also compensate for the up and down float of the trailer bed during loading. A dock leveler includes a ramp (hinged along its rear edge) and a lip (hinged at the front of the ramp).
How do dock levelers work?
A dock leveler works by bridging the gap between a loading dock and a vehicle. This equipment can handle extremely heavy load capacities and is more durable for heavy use. The main types of levelers have essentially the same function but operate slightly differently to meet different industry needs.
What size is a dock leveler?
Dock levelers are available in lengths from 5 to 12 ft. The most popular length is 8 ft., which is suitable for most applications. The normal maximum grade operation for a manual pallet truck is 7%.
What kind of angle is indicated on the dock leveler pit?
Side curb angles must be 90ยบ to dock face and rear curb. Concrete behind pit steel must be well vibrated.
What is the difference between a dock board and a dock plate?
Similar to dock plates, dock boards are made to be portable. The biggest difference between the two, however, is the intended application. Dock plates are designed for lighter loads while dock boards are designed to handle the weight of heavy machinery, like forklifts.
How do you use a dock leveler?
The ramp is hinged at along its rear edge, and the lip is hinged at the front of the ramp. To use a dock leveler, raise the ramp. The lip will swing out. With the lip extended, lower the ramp until the lip rests on the truck.
Why choose Nova for your loading dock?
Since 1986, Nova has brought innovation and reliability to the loading dock equipment industry with a full line of effective, durable and user friendly products.
What is the lip length of a leveldock leveler?
Dock levelers are normally supplied with a 16 in. lip plate that will suite the majority of applications. Lip length can be increased to 18 in. to 20 in. projecting out further from the dock face. Increased lip projection is necessary to deal with bumper projections of more than 4 in.
What is the difference between recessed and edge of Dock levelers?
A recessed dock leveler is installed in a pit formed in the loading platform and is generally a minimum of 6 ft long (Figure 40). An edge-of-dock dock leveler is normally installed on the face curb of the loading platform (Figure 41).