Loading Dock Design

Loading Dock Leveler Basics

Loading Dock Leveler Basics

Loading dock levelers are a component of a facility that create a bridge from the floor to a truck for loading and unloading to occur. They are especially useful for...

Loading Dock Leveler Basics

Loading dock levelers are a component of a facility that create a bridge from the floor to a truck for loading and unloading to occur. They are especially useful for h...

Dock Leveler Sizes Explained

Dock Leveler Sizes Explained

Dock leveler sizes are nominal, meaning they are the measured size in name only. Nominal sizes allow for cross-comparison of manufacture brands.

Dock Leveler Sizes Explained

Dock leveler sizes are nominal, meaning they are the measured size in name only. Nominal sizes allow for cross-comparison of manufacture brands.

Dock Leveler Main Springs

Dock Leveler Main Springs

Most pull-chain dock levelers use main springs to counter the weight of the deck to lift the plate onto the bed of trailer. These springs have many configurations and over...

Dock Leveler Main Springs

Most pull-chain dock levelers use main springs to counter the weight of the deck to lift the plate onto the bed of trailer. These springs have many configurations and ...

Dock Leveler Hold-Downs

Dock Leveler Hold-Downs

A dock leveler hold-down (also referred to as a ramp control) are the component of a pull-chain dock leveler that keeps the deck from rising under constant pressure from the...

Dock Leveler Hold-Downs

A dock leveler hold-down (also referred to as a ramp control) are the component of a pull-chain dock leveler that keeps the deck from rising under constant pressure fr...