If you are or have been in the warehouse business for a while, you may already know the importance of loading dock levelers to keep it running in a functional and productive way throughout the year. Every business has its own challenges and specific needs, so depending on what they are, the right edge of dock leveler is an more economical solution than a dock leveler.
Edge of dock levelers are designed for applications where the dock and truck bed are close to the same height, and where space is a little bit of an issue.
Hudraulic versus Manual Edge of Dock Levelers
We at Overhead Door Company of Central Jersey work only with leading industry providers of loading dock equipment. In this particular case, let's talk about the advantages and specifics of McGuire's hydraulic and manual edge of dock levelers.
- Hydraulic Edge of Dock Levelers
The hydraulic edge of dock levelers represent a low cost unit that bridges the gap between building and truck where a minimal variance exists between dock and truck. A standard single pushbutton control provides easy activation of deck and lip.
These are some of the hydraulic edge of dock levelers main features:
✔ These units allow to service trucks with a recommended working range of +/-3” and a maximum operating range of +/-5” above and below the dock level.
✔ Automatic and hydraulic restore functions.
✔ Once the trailer pulls away, the EOD automatically is stored, and if the trailer stays at dock unit can be stored hydraulically without the need to move the trailer.
✔ It has quiet dependable operation.
✔ Supreme construction with robust materials such as the 55,000 psi min. yield steel safety tread plate.
✔ Automatic return to stored position.
✔Easy to use, accessible and reliable two-cylinder hydraulics.
- Mechanical Edge of Dock Levelers
The mechanical edge of dock levelers are normally mount to the face of the dock and can be placed in a small recessed pit. This is a light duty low cost alternative to the in pit style full size dock leveler, which are also used when a pit cannot be utilized or as a retrofit.
These mechanical EODs (edge of docks) are typically used in an environment with minimal difference between trailer bed and dock and the unit is typically mounted to the dock face. Operation is a two step process with a “lift free” handle to place the unit in the trailer. They come with bumper block assemblies and are available in different widths.
These are some of the mechanical edge of dock levelers main features:
✔ It is a simple and one-person operation that doesn't require any lifting.
✔ They are the most economical as well as the best solution for applications that don’t support the installation of pit style levelers.
✔ Their unique design allows them to be used as a retrofit to an existing facility.
✔ They are a safer choice when compared to dock plates because they are mounted on the face of the loading dock.
✔ They utilize easy-to-operate “Lift Free” edge of docks.
✔ They are constructed with the same high-quality materials.
✔ Different capacities are available are 20K, 25K, 30K and 35K
Haven’t figured out yet what the differences are and which edge of dock will work best on your business? Contact our team at Overhead Door Company of Central Jersey today. We will be more than happy to discuss your specific needs and find the best and most affordable ways to add to your loading dock some efficiency.
For more information and personalized attention, call us at 908-509-6376 or send us an email at comm@overheaddoorco.com.
Remember that at Overhead Door Company of Central Jersey, we have been selling, installing, repairing, and servicing residential garage doors, commercial garage doors, and loading dock equipment in the Central Jersey area for 50+ years! Contact our experts today!
