Embedded in the surface of your loading bay, they can be raised or lowered to create a flush pathway for forklifts and pallet jacks. Depending on the volume of shipments passing through your facility and the amount of external power available, business owners typically rely on one of two models.
Manual dock levelers, sometimes referred to as mechanical dock levelers, are activated with a pull chain. When triggered, the spring-loaded platform pops up and is walked down until its edge is resting level with the truck bed.
Hydraulic dock levelers are operated by a push button station. Switching on the hydraulic pump extends the cylinders until the platform rests even with the floor of the cargo trailer.
