Product Selection 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
Design Theory Safety Handrails for personnel protection on ramps and platforms standard OHSA 1910.23(c)(1) above 48 IBC 1013.2 above 30 Built as loading docks Integral Dock Leveler to float with trailer Self-supported Wheel chocks per OSHA 1910.178(k) 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 Weather 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. 2
Facility Information Will the unit be installed inside a building or outdoors? Indoor- consider fixed position built into wall and hydraulic pushbutton dock leveler Indoor- mount behind existing grade level door any unit will work Outdoor- Consider optional shelter to keep rain and snow off inclined ramp to improve traction Are there any site size restrictions? Typical dock requires 40 of length and 9 of width plus 15 for turning at bottom of ramp Will it be in a Fixed Position or need to be Mobile? Daily >>> Fully Mobile Loading Dock or Mobile Ramp Possibly at some point >>> Mobile or Fixed Position Never >>> Fixed Position Dock, consider hydraulic power and Dok-Lok Do you need Multiple Functions from Dockzilla? Loading Dock AND Dock to Grade Ramp 6
Loading Requirements Review YOUR company needs. Basic Loading / Unloading High Cycle Production Loading Dock Specialty Product Loading Forklift Information Determine Capacity for Dockzilla Length Width Gross load of forklift plus lifting capacity 15,000 lbs. or less >15,000 lbs. to 30,000 lbs. > 30,000 lbs. available Review Grade = Rise/ Run < 15% or Less if Possible 3
Determine Clear Width Product to be loaded? Check width of forklift Width of product to be loaded? Width of product determines inside clear width of ramp 78 clear (85 overall) 96 clear (102 overall) 108 clear (114 overall) >108 available upon request Do you need to load trailers completely to the end and double wide? 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 78 Clear Width 96 Clear Width (standard) Custom 138 Clear Width Custom 240 Clear Width 5
Level off Requirements Product to be loaded? Length and height of loads determine the level off requirements. Can vary from 0 to 30 (8 is standard on a portable loading dock ) If product is short or if there is no height restriction no level off is needed. Standard on loading dock is 8 Greater than 8 is available to match loading needs. No level section No level section Custom 25 Level Section 8 Level Section 5
Trailers Edge of Dock (EOD) 24 long How many trailers per week? 0-5 Low Volume (fixed lip or EOD) 6-25 Typical Volume (EOD) 26+ High Cycle (EOD or Pit Leveler with 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 46-52 ) Intermodal Containers (bed heights 48-56 ) Pick up trucks (32-42 ) Drop Deck Flatbeds (32-36 ) Standard Flatbeds (48-56 ) Other Adjustable Dock Legs If one style trailer to be serviced then an EOD and a fixed height loading dock will work (+/-4 ) If multiple trailers are expected, add adjustable legs to loading dock with EOD (Service trailers 36 56 ) If high volume, capacity or preference to match existing loading docks, use 8 long pit style leveler (+/- 12 ) 7 Pit Style Leveler 8 long
Recommended Configuration All Dockzilla units are modular relocatable loading docks. Include 13 tall side curbs, handrails, wheel chocks, laminated bumpers Fully Mobile with Wheels Capacity 15,000 lb.. 30,000 lb.. Custom Clear Width 78 96 (standard) 108 Custom Level Section Length 0-2 8 (standard) Custom Install Location Indoors Outdoors Outdoors with Shelter Fixed Location or Semi-Portable EOD (+/-4 with fixed legs) EOD with Adjustable Legs (36-56 trailers) 8 long pit style leveler (+/-12 ) fixed frame Mobile EOD with adjustable legs Fixed Lip Options (see p.16) Fixed Position with 8x7 Leveler Custom High Cycle -25 level x 108 wide with hydraulic leveler, Lok, OSHA Stair mounted in building 8
8x7 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 9
Edge of Dock Leveler 10
Edge of Dock Leveler 11
Mobile Ramps with Emergency Fall Protection Multiple Functions with Single Ramp Exclusive Hydraulic Design Velocity Fuses automatically lock hydraulic system in case of unexpected trailer departure or loss of dock support. This creates solid hydraulic legs to protect forklift and employee from dangerous fall. Automatically places wheels to eliminate need for manual pumping hydraulic cylinders to engage wheels for mobility 36 long with 6 level off for loading trailers 84 outside width x 78 clear 20,000 lb.. capacity Handrails above 30 STANDARD 36 long x 20,000 lb. capacity Building to Ground Access Moved with Forklift Safely Unload Trailers 15
Common Options Trailer Restraint Signage Safety Signage System Dok-Lok Vehicle Restraints Positive means of restraining trailer at dock above and beyond wheel chock Ships Ladders Basic Entry 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 Hydraulic Push Button Leveler Activation Full Length Handrails Control Mast- Ground Mounted Ships Ladder Stair Full Length Handrails 16
Portable Docks Shelter Dock Ramps Traction Options 40 long Vinyl Shelter- Recommended for Outdoor installations Steel Building Built Into Existing Wall Anti-Slip Epoxy Paint on Base Ramp Grating over Grating Marine Grade Epoxy Finish for Corrosion Resistance Expanded Metal Steel Shelter Vinyl Shelter Built Into Wall 17
WIDELOAD Loading Dock Exclusive Integral Loading Platform 40 Overall Length 25 Ramp 15 Loading Deck Wide Loading Section 108 clear between curbs 123 clear between handrails Narrow Ramp Centers Driver on Trailer 75 clear Ships on Standard Flatbed or in Container 90 Shipping Width Deck Extensions Field Installed Fully Self-Supported Adjustable Steel Legs 32 56 Service Range No Maintenance Automatic Wheel Placement 20,000 lb. Capacity Unit Weight 10,080 lbs. (patented with patents pending) 12
Implement Ramps Heavy Equipment / Steel Track Loading dock for UTV s Loading dock for construction equipment, tractors and steel tracked equipment Handrails standard Integral dock leveler for dual use as loading dock 32 long x 9 to 16 clear width Up to 100,000 lb. capacity Ships with wheel chocks Integral bumpers Simple operation via manual hydraulic pump to change height from 32 to 60 or optional push button hydraulics when servicing both standard and step deck flatbeds Can be used as loading dock for forklifts and heavy implement Fixed Position Hydraulic Leg Option Manual Pump to adjust height Safely load into trailers or pick up trucks 17
Utility Ramp- ATV, UTV, and small implements Loading dock for UTV s Loading dock for light use Handrails standard 15 long x 84 clear width 3,000 lb. capacity Ships with wheel chocks Integral bumpers Simple operation via manual hydraulic pump to change height from 32 to 60 Store raised and release hydraulics to float down to trailer bed and move with vertical motion Fixed Position Manual Pump to adjust height Safely load into trailers or pick up trucks 17
Self-Standing Platforms Custom built to match facility needs. Integrate building doors, handrails, stairs and dock equipment into a modular structure. Consult Factory 18
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. 19
Summary Save money versus conventional construction costs Maintain flexibility to easily reconfigure loading docks as business changes or lease expires. Depreciate as equipment over useful life vs. 30 to 50 year construction. Global Sales and Service 6/7/16 rev C 20