Dock Levellers

Name: Chase Equipment
Address: Wellington House, Wellington Industrial Estate, Coseley, Coseley, West Midlands, WV14 9EE, GB
Telephone: 01902 675 835

Chase Equipment

Bridge the Height Gap With Dock Levellers

Chase Equipment dock levellers are well-made solutions for precisely compensating/bridging the height gap between vehicle bed and the loading dock. Using our dock leveller, the load can be moved in or out of the vehicle in a single continuous horizontal movement.

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All models are of steel construction and incorporate specially selected materials such as anti-slip deck and lip plates with high grade steels for hinge bushes and fulcrum pins.
Specific factors have been considered within the design of the leveller support frame to ensure that the loads transferred from the deck are correctly distributed to minimise long term fatigue.
The design of the deck permits limited diagonal torsion movement without fatigue to its structural integrity. This will enable loading/unloading of canted vehicle beds.
The electro-hydraulic system is powered by a motor rated between 0.75 and 1.1 kw depending on leveller size, requiring a supply voltage of 415/440V 3 phase and earth.

The control voltage is 24 volt via the transformer housed within the wall-mounted control box which offers protection to IP55.
Corrosion resistance is minimised with a high specification rust inhibiting paint.
Pit sitting or suspended frame which allow use of tail-lift accommodation.
All of our units are manufactured to the latest European Standards and meet all safety requirements of the European directive BS EN 1398:2009.

Free standing dock leveller, non need to form pit or loading dock
Door interlock facility to avoid door damage
Vehicle Restraint System interlock facility
High impact absorbing buffers
Galvanised finish to main structure
Foam insulation to dock leveller under deck for sound reduction and insulation purposing
Hinged lip or extending lip
Buffers
Kerb angles for pit edge construction
Pit suspended frame Dock Levellers (both swing and telescopic)
Cast in Dock Levellers (both swing and telescopic)
Brush seals to side and rear of deck assembly to assist in vermin & temperature control
Automatic docking light interface facility

How does a dock leveller work?

A dock leveller raises or lowers a platform so it aligns with the height of a truck bed. It is operated via a control pane so that forklifts and vehicles can safely move between dock and trailer.

What load capacity do dock levellers typically have?

Standard dock levellers commonly have a load capacity of around 6000kg or 9000kg but as Chase Equipment manufactures custom designs, our capacities vary depending on your needs and material handling.

Can a dock leveller be installed in an existing loading bay?

Yes. Many dock levellers can be retrofitted into existing dock pits, provided the structure is suitable and the dimensions meet installation requirements.

What safety features do modern dock levellers include?

Dock levellers can include a range of safety and operational features, such as:

Free-standing dock leveller design that removes the need for a pit or loading dock construction
Door interlock facility to prevent door damage during operation
Vehicle restraint system interlock to ensure the vehicle is securely positioned before loading begins
High-impact absorbing buffers to protect both the loading bay and vehicle from collision damage
Galvanised main structure for improved durability and corrosion resistance
Foam insulation beneath the deck to reduce noise and improve thermal insulation
Hinged or extending lip options to create a secure bridge between the dock and vehicle
Protective dock buffers to absorb vehicle impact during docking
Kerb angles for safe and accurate pit edge construction
Pit-suspended frame dock levellers available with swing or telescopic lip configurations
Cast-in dock levellers available with swing or telescopic lip configurations
Brush seals on the sides and rear of the deck assembly to help control vermin and reduce temperature loss
Automatic docking light interface to provide visual signals for safer docking procedures

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Service & Support

We will work hard to retain your business through response, quality of service and safe work.

Chase now offer comprehensive training program in the operational use and daily / weekly maintenance checks to ensure the ramps are in a suitable condition to allow safe operational use.

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Service Repairs

Contracts/No contracts … easy in / easy out!

Nationwide Support & Servicing

To look after our customers at the highest level, we understand how important it is to keep operations running smoothly and continuously. We run a national breakdown cover 24/7 and service all makes and types of mobile yard ramps not just our own. Our large team of experienced service engineers will get the job done as quickly and effectively as possible, reducing costly down time.

Operator Training

Chase now offer comprehensive training program in the operational use and daily / weekly maintenance checks to ensure the ramps are in a suitable condition to allow safe operational use.

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