Loading Dock Buyers Guide

Fixed Position Loading Dock

Mobile Loading Docks

Application Survey1. Location

a) Outdoorb) Indoorc) Built into Building

Wall2. Load Dimensions

a) Pallets 4’x 4’b) Custom

______________3. Lift + Load Max Weight

a) 15,000 lb.(stock)b) 30,000 lb.c) Custom

______________4. Clear Width

a) 96” (stock) b) 108” c) Custom_________

5. Level Section Lengtha) 8’ (standard)b) Custom_________

6. Approach Materiala) Concreteb) Asphaltc) Other_________

Fixed Position- Bolted to ground

7. Mobility Requireda) Fixed – Built for Impactb) Portable - movable but no

wheelsc) Mobile – Wheels for daily

moves8. Dock Leveler

a) 2’ Mechanical Levelerb) 8’ Pushbutton levelerc) Other________________

9. Options (see p.9) Safety Signs Ships Ladder Dok-Lok Trailer Restraint Shelter

Standard Features• Handrails above 30” per IBC

1013.2• Handrails on 48” platform per

OSHA 1910.23(c)(1)• Wheel Chocks per OSHA

1910.178(k)• 13” Solid Side Curbs• Heavy Wide Flange Beam and High

Strength Steel Construction• Easily Replaceable 2” Serrated

Grating• Self-Standing

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Fully Mobile with Wheels

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.

• 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 Pit Leveler)

• Strongly 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 46”-52”)– Intermodal Containers (bed heights 48”-56”)– Pick up trucks (32”-42”)– Drop Deck Flatbeds (32”-36”)– Standard Flatbeds (48”-56”)– Other________________

Edge of Dock (EOD) 2’ long-Mechanical Operation

Pit Style Leveler 8’ long115v/1ph or Solar Operation

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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, equipment or product to be loaded?• 96” clear (102” overall) -Standard• 114” clear (120” overall) –wideload shipping req’d• 138” clear (143” overall)- wideload shipping req’d

• 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

Determine Width

96” Clear Width (standard)

138” Clear Width

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114” Clear Width

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Dok-Lok Vehicle Restraints– Positive means of restraining trailer at dock

above and beyond wheel chock– Powered and Mechanical models available

Solar Powered Leg Adjustment Safety Signage System 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 Wood Deck for steel tracked vehicles Wider clear width Longer Inclined Ramp Length Longer Level Loading Section Custom Load Rating for non-forklift loading

Options Trailer Restraint or Hydraulic Leveler

Ships Ladder Stair

Shelters

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Safety Signage

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• 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

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Steel Adjustable Legs- No maintenance or gears

Springs pull wheels into position when forklift raises bottom of ramp. No pumping required to move fully mobile loading dock

Examples of Designs on Mobile Loading Docks

Optional Hydraulic Dock Leveler and trailer restraint