Loading Dock Buyers Guide

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1 Loading Dock Buyers Guide Basic Trailer Unloading Mobile Ramp Fixed Position Loading Dock Portable Loading Docks Portable Loading Dock Railcar Unload Implements Utility Vehicles Mobile Loading Dock Specialty Loading Docks Wideload Full Trailer Access

2 1. Location a) Outdoor b) Indoor c) Built into Building Wall 2. Load Dimensions a) Pallets 4 x 4 b) Custom 3. Lift + Load Max Weight a) 15,000 lb. b) 30,000 lb. c) Custom 4. Clear Width a) 78 b) 96 (standard) c) 108 d) Custom 5. Level Section Length a) 0 - None b) 8 (standard) c) Custom 6. Mobility Required Application Survey a) Fixed Built for Impact b) Portable - movable but no wheels c) Mobile Wheels for daily moves 7. Dock Leveler a) 2 Mechanical b) 4 Hydraulic c) 8 long pit style leveler d) Other 8. Options (see p.10) Dok-Lok Trailer Restraint Shelter Standard Features Handrails above 30 per IBC Handrails on 48 platform per OSHA (c)(1) Wheel Chocks per OSHA (k) 13 Solid Side Curbs Heavy Wide Flange Beam and High Strength Steel Construction Easily Replaceable 2 Serrated Grating Self-Standing Fully Mobile with Wheels Fixed Position with 8x7 Leveler and Lok Custom High Cycle -25 level x 108 wide with hydraulic leveler, Lok, OSHA Stair mounted in building 2

3 Clear Width The inside clear width of any ramp or dock must be reviewed vs. the overall width of the product or vehicles that will use the ramp. Product to be loaded? Measure outside width of forklift, vehicle or trailer Width of product to be loaded? 78 clear (85 overall) or low volume 96 clear (102 overall) standard 108 clear (114 overall) >108 available upon request Do you need to load trailers completely to the end? If not, 78 wide will work If yes, 96 or larger Wideload 9 x 15 deck available How many trailers per week will be loaded? If high volume, consider giving forklift driver more room to maneuver and allow for trailers to be off center 96 Clear Width (standard) 108 Clear Width Custom 138 Clear Width Custom 240 Clear Width 3

4 Dock Levelers When unloading trailers with a self supported loading dock the vertical motion of the trailer must be addressed. An integral dock leveler is the best solution that will float with the trailer bed and allow for end loading or full trailer loading. Edge of Dock (EOD) 2 long Hydraulic Push Button 4 long Do you have power nearby to allow for hydraulic pushbutton operation? How many trailers per week? 0-5 Low Volume (fixed lip or EOD) 6-25 Typical Volume (Any) 26+ High Volume (Hydraulic 4 or Pit Leveler) Stongly recommend Dok-Lok What trailers will be using the dock? - This will determine leveler style and ramp adjustability needs 53 Over the Road Box Trailers (bed heights ) Intermodal Containers (bed heights ) Pick up trucks (32-42 ) Drop Deck Flatbeds (32-36 ) Standard Flatbeds (48-56 ) Other 4 Pit Style Leveler 8 long

5 8 long x7 wide Pit Leveler 96 USEABLE WIDTH AUTOMATIC 13 TALL SOLID FORKLIFT SIDE CURBS INTEGRAL LEVELER ATTACHMENT WHEEL CHOCKS LAMINATED DOCK BUMPERS ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT LEGS AUTOMATIC WHEEL PLACEMENT SYSTEM SOLID HIGH CAPACITY WHEELS 5

6 Edge of Dock Leveler 6

7 Edge of Dock Leveler 7

8 WIDELOAD Mobile or Fixed Position available Exclusive Integral Loading Platform 40 Overall Length 25 Ramp 15 Loading Deck Wide Loading Section 108 clear between curbs 114 clear between handrails Narrow Ramp Centers Driver on Trailer 75 clear Wide top curbs Ships on Standard Flatbed or in Container 90 Shipping Width Deck Extensions Field Installed Fully Self-Supported Adjustable Steel Legs Service Range No Maintenance Automatic Wheel Placement 20,000 lb. Capacity Note: Handrails not provided on ramp to allow wide product to be carried over run off curbs and not interfere with personnel protection. Full handrails on loading platform area which is above 48 per OSHA 8

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10 Options Trailer Restraint or Hydraulic Leveler Dok-Lok Vehicle Restraints Positive means of restraining trailer at dock above and beyond wheel chock Solar Powered Leg Adjustment Safety Signage System Ships Ladders Basic Entry Ships Ladder Stair Double Handrails Slip Resistant Treads 12 offset steps 24 wide Stairs Designed per OSHA Stair Standards 36 handrails two rail system Slip Resistant Treads 7 steps x 12 deep Shelters Hydraulic Push Button Leveler Activation Full Length Handrails Control Mast- Ground Mounted Wood Deck for steel tracked vehicles Wider clear width Longer Inclined Ramp Length Longer Level Loading Section Custom Load Rating for non-forklift loading 10

11 Cross-Dock Platforms Cross Docking is critical to some businesses operations to bring in one trailer and distribute product to another trailer. Using multiple portable docks or a self-standing platform can easily give any company the solution they need. 11

12 Contact Us Safety Handrails for personnel protection on ramps and platforms standard OHSA (c)(1) above 48 IBC above 30 Built as loading docks Integral Dock Leveler to float with trailer Self-supported Wheel chocks per OSHA (k) Optional Dok-Lok Trailer Restraint Ease of Use Must be intuitive and safe Minimize employee effort to move and use Long Life 10 Year Design Life 5 Year Warranty (on most models) Minimal Maintenance Designed for Reality Trailer Impact Loads Forklift Impact Loads Solid Rubber Tires- Standard Never go flat Easily Replaceable Bar Grating Minimal Installation Examples of Designs on Mobile Loading Docks Springs pull wheels into position when forklift raises bottom of ramp. No pumping required to move fully mobile loading dock Steel Adjustable Legs- No maintenance or gears Wheel Chocks, handrails and ships ladder for added safety when employees need access into trailers.