Safety of goods

The loading dock is an indispensable element of any delivery service of a company. By spending money on modern and efficient loading equipment you get guarantee that the goods will arrive safely in the best possible condition.

Aluminum dockboard is a connection you need

Aluminum dockboards are ramps which link dock floors to the back floors of trucks. They represent a safe method of loading and unloading trucks. The standard welded aluminum safety curbs prevent possible runoffs. Aluminum dockboards unlike steel ones provide a light weight and steady bridge between truck and dock.

How to choose the size of dockboard

The certain size of the aluminum dockboard can be calculated depending on the height differential between trailer and dock floor and the width and axle capacity of your forklift, pallet rack, hand truck, or platform truck. There are specialists who are eager to provide you with assistance on the phone. They will calculate the size of the dockboard using your measurements.

Legs and Curbs

The dockboards are specially designed to enhance security while loading and unloading heavy goods. Locking legs are the means to prevent dockboards from lurching during handling the load. Moreover they are uneven and allow the dockboard to sit canted when not being used. Curbs in their turn provide safe entry and exit and create visible driving lane.

Following OSHA regulations

The Aluminum dockboards are designed in compliance with OSHA regulations. The bend is 11 and 9″ from the edge, and the legs are 12″ from the edge.

Outstanding design

Some of the companies can provide you with unique design features, such as formed aluminum side curbs that ensure both strength and portability. Tread plate design offers better traction, and side curbs are yellow due to safety regulations.

Handling with Hands

The aluminum hand dockboards are convenient and light enough to be easily lifted and moved by any person. The plates of such dock boards are usually not thick, but are strong and reliable and even heavy loads are moved efficiently and smoothly. Each unit has safety curbs and locking legs. Full length curbs welded to the edges of each dockboard eliminate the chance of load slippery.

Other loaded dock equipment

There is plenty of other loading dock equipment that can simplify every step of the loading and unloading process considerably. They include dock lifts, that offer you a great opportunity to service trucks of any height, vehicle restrains, that prevent any movement of the trucks, and truck levelers that can raise the truck to the necessary dock height. Employing this useful loading dock equipment along with the aluminum dockboards will positively affect the productivity of your loading dock.