Hydraulic Edge of Dock Leveler What is an edge of dock leveler? The design of the Pentalift EDH series hydraulic edge of dock ensures reliable operation resulting in maximum return on investment. The EDH series hydraulic edge of dock leveler is fully hydraulic. The operator simply pushes a button to use the edge of dock. The hydraulic system is self contained and reliable. It ensures the operation is smooth and controlled. For ease of service, all components are easily accessible from the dock ... Read More
Control Panel Options what do I need? Pentalift adds value by designing and assembling its own control panels "in house" at the factory. This helps accommodate interlocking of other dock equipment. Interlocking to vehicle restraints, overhead doors and inflatable shelters create a safe and productive loading dock system. Single master control panels save space and reduce electrical hook-up costs. Control Panel Technology Using proven long term technology eliminates replacing costly touch pa... Read More
A nationally recognized company was planning a new entertainment facility in the Midwest, and after comparing product lines, contacted Pentalift’s local dealer to assist with the design of a safe and efficient loading dock.   The customer’s requirements included accommodating a wide variety of trucks and trailers from courier to over-the-road models via two dock positions. In order to fulfill this request it was determined that a dock lift alongside an edge of dock leveler would satisfy ... Read More
Scissor lifts are one of the most often used products in any manufacturing or material handling facility. Making them more efficient is what Pentalift does best. We’ve always offered options which improve the efficiency of lift tables, suiting almost any application, and now we’ve included that list to our website. With over fifty common options featured with descriptions and product specific applications, the job of the industrial or mechanical engineer - deciding on what lift table option... Read More
With everything that can occur at the loading dock, weather is arguably one of the most dangerous and costly. Dock seals and shelters protect your investment, your energy costs and your employees from inclement weather. As a warehouse, plant, safety or operations manager with a loading dock in your facility, the number one item on your list should be safety; protecting your employees and any other personnel that might find themselves in your loading dock area. That’s where dock seals and she... Read More
Where equipment safety is paramount, options often provide an excellent opportunity to improve upon a products basic offering. Warehouses are prone to accidents and health and safety personnel as well as industrial engineers realize the benefits of including every option in order to avoid unnecessary injuries and product damage. Take the loading dock for example; this is a heavily travelled area of any logistics warehouse and the scene of several accidents a year across all industries. This c... Read More
As dock and warehouse safety issues grow in importance along with productivity and environmental mandates, there becomes an increasing need for more innovative equipment. One of the areas of ongoing innovation pertains to levelers. There are three basic types of dock levelers: mechanical, air and hydraulic units. The type you will want to use will depend on the application. Here is a closer look at the different levelers: (more…)... Read More
When it comes to finding a reliable positioning solution, a customized lift table is ideal for a variety of industry applications. From high capacity lift tables to portable units - these items provide the best solution in terms of strength and versatility. Having a lift table custom designed for your business means you can benefit from durable and very effective positioning units that are capable of handling heavy loads in a wide variety of environments. There are many different lifting table ... Read More
As part of any business to keep your employees safe and to keep business running as usual, maintaining your loading dock equipment is vital to this continual operation. Depending on your individual application, your loading dock equipment may include truck restraints, dock levelers, and roll up doors – all of which are intricate parts of the loading dock. If you have an outside maintenance program - all the better, but small things can happen and you can’t always wait for their inspection ap... Read More
Safety and productivity are major considerations when you select any type of production equipment for your warehouse. Dock levelers are no exception. The loading dock area is probably one of the most hazardous parts of your operation given the severity of injuries that could occur here, as well as the volume of activities that take place in the loading and unloading area. Ramps and inclines, vehicular traffic, sheer drops, wet, slippery, and dissimilar surfaces, or poor lighting in trailers are ... Read More