Pentalift Blog - April 2017
Why Are Steel Faced Dock Bumpers Specified More Than Before?
April 21, 2017, 4:51 pm - When a truck backs up to a loading dock, the rubber dock bumpers stop the truck and provide protection to the building foundation from the trucks impact. Steel faced dock bumpers offer the same cushioning effect but the truck bed “slides” up and down on the face of the dock bumper greatly reducing the stress on the anchor bolts. Contact your Pentalift Sales Representative for more information.
What is a Dock Leveler Free Standing Frame?
April 13, 2017, 4:46 pm - Loading docks are usually installed in a preformed pit or self-forming enclosure. On occasion, a dock leveler pit cannot be prepared due to electrical wiring, plumbing etc. under the floor slab. This restricts the ability to cut a pit. In this case, a structural frame is manufactured to match the dock height. A dock leveler, complete with dock bumpers are installed within this structural frame. .Contact a Pentalift Sales Representative for more information.
What is a Dock Leveler Hydraulic Conversion Kit?
April 7, 2017, 3:28 pm - Dock levelers are manufactured with 3 operating styles. They are mechanical (spring), pneumatic (air), and hydraulic (oil). Mechanical is initially the least expensive, however they require an element of physical effort to both raise and lower the platform. From an ergonomic and safety perspective, hydraulic dock levelers provide the best performance. Contact your Pentalift Sales Representative for more information.
