Pentalift Blog - September 2020
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 […]
Prepare your loading dock area for the upcoming winter
September 9, 2020, 1:24 am - In many parts of the country winter is just around the corner and now is the time to prepare your loading dock area. The 2 primary factors to consider are improving energy efficiencies at the dock doors and inspect the dock equipment for reliable performance and operator safety. The dock levelers may have been originally […]