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Companies that ship and receive products need to have the proper loading Dock Equipment to run efficiently and safely. Whether you use a 5 ton forklift or a hand truck, you will want Berkman Industries to install your Dock Equipment.
Hydraulic and Manual Dock Levelers
Hydraulic and Manual Dock Levelers are usually recessed into the dock in a concrete pit. The average platform size is 6x7 and can accommodate forklifts and cargo up to 35,000 pounds. In general, Pit Mount Dock Levelers are safer, have a higher capacity and can handle a wider range of truck platform heights.
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Manual Levelers utilize a pull chain and are spring loaded. When the chain is pulled it pops-up. When the truck is in the bay, the platform is easily walked down allowing a forklift or a pallet jack to drive onto the truck.
Hydraulic Models are similar in function but are more controllable at different levels. These are operated by a push button station and generally have a higher weight capacity. Call us today to install your dock equipment!
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Dock Seals
Dock Leveler Seals are used to create a seal when a truck is in the loading dock bay to keep out intruders, bugs, and the elements. Many Customers require this for sanitary, health code and security applications. It is also effective for overnight security if a truck has to park in the bay. The overhead door and the truck trailer door may stay open while the gap between them is sealed. Call us today to install your dock equipment!
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Dock Shelters and Canopies
Dock Shelters and Canopies are the solution to protecting the loading area and shipments from adverse weather conditions. Dock Shelters are retractable covers fixed to the building above the door opening and telescope, or swing to the opening of a railroad boxcar or truck.
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Fixed Canopies can be made in every configuration to keep any area dry or shaded. Often these get hit or damaged by delivery trucks. Call us today to install your dock equipment!​
Dock Boards
Loading Dock Boards are portable ramp plates made of aluminum or steel and allow forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to travel between the dock and truck. It allows drive-on loading for bays where levelers are not present. Call us today to install your dock equipment!
Dock Lights
Dock Lights are durable lights that have arms that pivot away when not in use and are quickly deployed to light dark trucks and trailers. Call us today to install your dock equipment!
Truck Restraints
Truck Restraints are used to restrain and hold a truck while a forklift drives across a dock. This prevents the truck from sliding away or being driven away inadvertently, causing serious injury to personnel.
Truck Restraints consist of a hydraulic or motor-driven arm that holds the truck or trailer at the lower bumper. They typically have a signal light that tells the driver when it is safe to back up or depart. Call us today to install your dock equipment!