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Counterbalanced trucks
For tough dock applications or complete dock-to-stock needs, the new models 4100 and 4200 stand-up counterbalanced lift trucks incorporate a three-wheel design to provide a smaller turning radius for greater maneuverability and easier handling in tight spaces, including narrow aisle situations. For dock applications, the model 4100 totes loads weighing 3,000 or 3,500 pounds. The model 4200 for warehouse systems and other high-productivity applications handles loads from 3,000 to 5,000 pounds. The trucks offer quick disconnect couplings for attachments, making it easier to change from forks to a drum clamp, a slipsheet attachment and other combinations. When switching attachments, the anti-drip, no-leak valves eliminate hydraulic fluid spills. ...more
- 01/10/2008
Instant dock just needs concrete pad, power
Ideal for locations that do not have a dock area, the Instant Dock model 6568 provides an easy way to load or off load trucks safely. Users need only a concrete pad and electrical power source. By placing the dock lift on concrete, lagging it down and plugging it in, the lift is ready for use. Features include a selfcontained 5 hp power unit, lifting capacity of 5,500 pounds and a 6 x 8 foot platform. ...more
- 01/10/2008
Mantis line of dock levelers
The Mantis line of dock levelers with 25,000 to 40,000 pound capacity offers hydraulic or mechanical activation for mid- to high-volume applications. The mechanical dock levelers feature a walk-down operation that requires only 3 pounds of pull on a release chain and less than 90 pounds of weight on the deck to walk it down into place. ...more
- 02/01/2007
Strong, Lightweight Dock Boards
MHPN Product Spotlight - VestilDock boards are constructed of aluminum tread plate that is strong and lightweight. Welded aluminum locking legs ensure stability and comply with OSHA guidelines. Formed curbs measure 3 x 3 inches....more
- 01/23/2007
Modular door fits specific applications
An alternative to sectional loading dock doors, the G-Flex door allows customers to configure a door specific to an application. Made from an extruded vinyl material, the door has interlocking modular design that allows for configuring different sectional door heights....more
- 10/17/2006
Aluminum dock board is strong and lightweight
Dock boards are constructed of aluminum tread plate that is strong and lightweight. Welded aluminum locking legs are standard to ensure stability and comply with OSHA...more
- 07/28/2006
Programmable door controls are easy to use
Rite-Hite Programmable door controlsA user-friendly, field-programmable door control, the i-COMM now comes standard with most Rite-Hite door models. The i-COMM has a diagnostic text readout stating real-time status....more
- 05/18/2006
Aluminum Wheel Chock
The EALUM-YEL yellow extruded aluminum wheel chock is placed under the rear wheels of tractor trailers to prevent the truck from rolling when it is boarded with powered industrial trucks. This highly visible unit is constructed of a lightweight aluminum extrusion and powder coated safety yellow....more
- 10/01/2005
Loading Dock Equipment
Loading Dock Literature from Vestil details a variety of products that include dock levelers, loading ramps, wheel risers, dock seals and shelters and machinery guards. In addition, dock accessories such as stabilizing jacks, pallet pullers and wheel chocks are included....more
- 10/01/2005
Work Platform with Optional Ramp
The fork truck mounted work platform is now available with an optional automatic ramp. The work platform ramp automatically rises when the work platform is lifted off the ground and lowers when the work platform is lowered. This design allows one person to easily load and unload tools from the work platform....more
- 10/01/2005
Trailer Stand
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- 09/01/2005
Serious Safety Threat Revealed in Loading Dock Fires at U.S. Plants
The risk of burn damage to dock seal headers is virtually eliminated by a triple layer of heat dissipating and reflective foil sandwiched between the fabric layers surrounding the foam core of the Firefighter head pad....more
- 09/01/2005
Light Fixtures
LDPI Lighting has introduced a line of industrial lighting fixtures designed and suited for wet locations and high-pressure hose down applications either indoors or outdoors. The line is comprised of two series, both suited for areas with high concentrations of dust, fumes or diluted acids. The 375 series carries an IP65 rating for use in wet or damp locations. The 377 series is IP67 rated for use in locations with high-pressure hose-down requirements such as parking areas. Both series of surface mounted waterproof fixtures can be either ceiling mounted or wall mounted....more
- 07/01/2005
Formed Aluminum Dockboard
The Formed Aluminum Dockboard provides a lightweight, convenient bridge between dock and truck. This dockboard is stronger than aluminum dockplates and less expensive than the traditional aluminum dockboard. The one-piece design includes formed aluminum side curbs, which have been engineered and built to maximize safety while handling loads up to 7000 lbs....more
- 06/01/2005
Hydraulic Dock Leveler Conversion Kit
Hydraulic Dock Leveler Conversion Kit converts a mechanical style dock leveler into a hydraulic style leveler. The mechanical dock leveler conversion kit features a pushbutton hydraulic lifting system, which lifts the dock leveler and helps increase loading dock safety. The conversion kit replaces the mechanical safety legs with hydraulic velocity-fuse safety which provides unrestricted leveler service range above and below dock....more
- 06/01/2005
Dock Levelers
Hydraulic, air-powered and mechanical loading dock levelers from Rite-Hite address the risk of back injuries by reducing jolts to lift truck drivers crossing the leveler platform and warehouse floor. In addition, the new levelers are engineered to deliver improved productivity and lower lifetime ownership costs. A specially designed rear hinge found on the levelers creates a smooth transition between the leveler and the warehouse floor, while a two-point crown control provides a seamless crossing from the leveler to the truck bed. The series includes RHH hydraulic levelers, which come standard with biodegradable hydraulic fluid....more
- 06/01/2005
LED Lamps for Loading Dock Lighting
LEDtronics offers direct incandescent replacement AUT-1156 LED lamps for loading dock traffic signal fixtures. UT-1156 LED Lamps integrate the latest LED chip technology and optical grade epoxy for the brightest illumination. These sunlight-visible LED lamps emit brilliant light that helps to prevent collisions between vehicles, injuries to cargo handlers and damage to products that might otherwise occur in confusion....more
- 06/01/2005
Aluminum Wheel Chock
Users can quickly remove aluminum wheel chocks from tires with this newly designed handle with warning sign. With this device users no longer have to bend to pick up or get down on the ground to remove wheel chocks. The user simply grabs the handle and pulls the wheel chock away from the tire. The aluminum wheel chock measures 7 inches wide x 8 inches high x 10 inches deep....more
- 06/01/2005
Air-Powered Dock Levelers and Trailer Restraints Improve Safety and Productivity at Loading Dock
Today's loading dock is an increasingly busy place, requiring innovative equipment to keep pace with the latest trends in materials handling. In addition, manufacturing, warehouse and distribution center managers face difficult choices when selecting dock equipment. They have to consider productivity, ergonomic, safety, and environmental issues to keep pace with their unique demands and to ensure the highest return on their investment....more
- 05/01/2004
RHV-4000 vertical storing hydraulic dock leveler
Providing a smooth transition from the warehouse floor to the trailer bed, the redesigned RHV-4000 vertical storing hydraulic dock leveler minimizes potential injuries and product and equipment damage at the loading dock from dock shock. Dock shock is the jarring that occurs when a lift truck crosses between the warehouse floor and the trailer bed due to the bumps and gaps on traditional vertical-storing levelers. The leveler allows the overhead dock doors to close down to the pit floor for humidity and temperature control....more
- 01/01/1900


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