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What is the Most Common Dock Height at the Loading Dock Area?
November 17, 2020, 11:21 pm - The most common loading dock height is 48”-50” above grade and this accommodates the highest percentage of commercial trucks serviced at the loading dock area. The truck and trailer bed heights arriving at the loading dock are generally 46” – 52” high and the standard 48”-50” dock height is in the middle of this range. […]
What is the most common Lifting Equipment used in Material Handling?
November 12, 2020, 11:51 pm - There are 3 primary categories of Lifting Equipment used in Material Handling, Lift Trucks, Overhead Cranes and Lift and Positioning Equipment. For 35+ years Pentalift has earned the reputation as a trusted manufacturer of Lift and Positioning Equipment within the Material Handling Industry including an extensive line of Pre-Engineered Lift Tables https://www.pentalift.com/lift-tables/lift-tables.php. Pentalift also has […]
The Role Loading Docks Play In The Workplace Has Become More Significant Than Ever
November 1, 2020, 11:07 pm - With supply chains tightening it has become important to understand the role that loading dock equipment plays in the fast paced workplace. Choosing the correct loading docks has become more important now than ever to safely and efficiently provide a quick turn around when loading or unloading trucks at the loading dock area. As a […]
How to specify the correct loading dock leveler
September 21, 2020, 11:01 pm - There are a number of important factors to consider when specifying a loading dock leveler;top of the list is calculating the load capacity rating. Simply put a dock leveler is an adjustable height bridge between the bed of the truck and the building floor. Investigating the maximum weight of the load travelling across the dock […]
What are Self Leveling Lift Tables?
September 15, 2020, 5:44 am - Self-leveling lift tables are weight sensitive and are most commonly used in a palletizing or de-palletizing application. Self-leveling lift table platforms are typically 48” x 48” and are equipped with a rotating top. In a palletizing application self-leveling lift tables are at rest in the raised position with an empty pallet on the lift table […]
