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Dock Levellers

Dock Levellers

Swing lip dock leveller- Ideal for most docking situations

Safe & efficient action for loading & unloading

  • Safe fast hydraulic action – Designed in accordance to BS EN 1398
  • Longer life span than mechanical dock levellers
  • once activated the platform will rise & the lip will automatically swing out
  • Lip rotates on ‘maintenance free’ self lubricating bushes ensuring smooth operation
  • Gradient indicators ensure the dock is always operated within the stipulated max gradient of 12.5%

Telescopic Lip dock leveller- Ideal for unloading containers

These levellers offer finite adjustment of the lip which is a great advantage for vehicles with goods stacked right up to the rear doors.

  • Electro hydraulic operation- Built to BS EN 1398
  • Chequered plate platform surface
  • Safety maintenance prop
  • Gradient indicators
  • Green pilot lamp on control panel indicates when leveller is safe to use
  • Protection toe guards with black and yellow warning stripes
 Standard Dock Levellers (Other sizes and special build on request)
Type Capacity KG Travel mm Closed Height mm Length mm Width mm Weight KG
Swing Lip 6000 +350mm/-350mm 600 2500 2000 1040
Telescopic Lip 6000 +400mm/-390mm 800 2500 2000 1380

Dock Levellers Case Studies

NHS 7

Portalyft – Mobile Loading Bay solution for NHS Supply WarehouseApril 9, 2013

The Problem: We were approached by an NHS supply warehouse to provide a backup solution for their loading bay as it is critical that the warehouse operates at full capacity at all times of the day all year round. Solution: After a detailed consultation it was decided that a mobile loading bay lift would offer the flexibility to be used … Continue reading →

New dock leveller and buffers

Dock Leveller Upgrade for Supermarket Loading BayApril 8, 2013

The Problem: Due to increasing maintenance costs an old dock leveller needed to be removed at a supermarket loading bay. The welds on the main hinge had begun to show cracks which posed a potential safety risk. This cam to light as a result of a routine annual maintenance review carried out by Lifting Technology engineers. The Solution: After a … Continue reading →