DOCKLEVELERS


F X®   D O C K L E V E L E R S

The Proven Choice. 

With a safe, and simple design, ease of maintenance, few moving parts, and an affordable price, the FX® dockleveler has become the choice of material handling operations everywhere. The FX® dockleveler delivers safe, powered-dockleveler performance at a mechanical dockleveler price. A masterpiece of design engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing, the FX® dockleveler is truly in a class by itself.

 

Summary of Features

  • Patented Lambda deck beams optimize twist resistance and stress distribution. Beams are robotically welded to deck.

  • Self-cleaning lug-type lip hinge with lifetime warranty.
  • 60,000 lbs. structural dock level support legs. Drop tested to the full rated capacity of the dockleveler.
  • Automatic lip extension with every cycle. Yieldable feature prevents lip damage.
  • Full operating range toe guards with two galvanized sliding guards (yellow OSHA required markings per ANSI Z535.1).
  • Integral maintenance struts for deck and lip support.
  • High volume, low pressure air bag lifting mechanism. Requires no scheduled maintenance.
  • Lifting bag operates under temperature extremes of -65 to +180 degrees F.
  • Lifting bag with polyvinylchloride coated polyester fibers retains lifting effectiveness even when punctured; easily repaired with adhesive vinyl patches.
  • Lifting bag, gaskets, and fittings resist to chemical washdown exposure and rodent damage.
  • 10 amp fan with two-stage, single-speed, self-cleaning filter, UL-approved motor; runs off 115 volt single-phase electrical power.

 

M E C H A N I C A L    D O C K L E V E L E R

Available in two different models, we offers the industry's best features in its cost-effective mechanical docklevelers. Premium features such as single point adjustment main springs, continuous rear piano-hinge, integral maintenance struts and adjust-a-fit rear curb angle make mechanical docklevelers your best choice.

SM

Features

  • Heavy duty extension spring counterbalance system with single adjustment point.
  • Exclusive walk-down soft retracting fully yieldable lip with open lug front hinge.
  • Manually retracting legs for below dock operations.
  • Fully welded continuous rear hinge assembly - no pinch point.
  • Full range toe guards.
  • Automatic night locks.
  • Adjust-a-fit rear frame angle for ease of installation.
  • Integral maintenance strut holds ramp in raised position for service or cleaning.
  • Two heavy duty dock bumpers.

CM

Features

  • Heavy duty extension spring counterbalance system with single adjustment point.
  • Lip extends at top of upward ramp movement.
  • Manually retracting legs for below dock operations.
  • Fixed rear hinge - no pinch point.
  • Working range toe guards.
  • Automatic night locks.
  • Integral maintenance strut holds ramp in raised position for service or cleaning.
  • Two heavy duty dock bumpers.

 

H Y D R A U L I C    D O C K L E V E L E R S

We offer the best hydraulic docklevelers in the industry. Standard features like premiere lug style lip hinges, simplified hydraulics, internal velocity fuses and modified clean frame designs are what make  hydraulic docklevelers the preferred equipment choice. On certain models,  also offers optional features like a run off barrier, infinite lip control and an emergency stop button.

SL

Features

  • Fully hydraulic operation with independent lip extension and E-stop lock up button.
  • 6" Sentry Lip provides a safety barrier to help prevent accidental roll off.
  • 4" diameter ramp cylinder with  low maintenance regenerative hydraulics provide the fewest parts of any dockleveler hydraulic system.
  • Unique fall safe system limits platform free fall to 1".
  • Fully welded continuous rear hinge assembly -- no pinch points.
  • Full operating range toe guards with safety striping.
  • Integral maintenance strut holds ramp and lip in raised position for service or cleaning.
  • Includes two heavy-duty dock bumpers.
  • Self-cleaning lug-type lip hinge.

HK

Summary of Features

  • Easy clean pit design.
  • Full hydraulic operation with single pushbutton activation.
  • 4" diameter ramp cylinder mounted at front of ramp for maximum strength and efficiency.
  • Hydraulic load sensing system limits platform free-fall to 1".
  • Automatic return to stored position.
  • Automatic retracting legs for full unrestricted working range; operator adjustments are not required for below dock operation.
  • Self-cleaning lug-type lip hinge with lifetime warranty.
  • Pre-wired electrical hook-up for easy installation.
  • Fixed rear hinge-no pinch point.
  • Full operating range toe guards with OSHA required yellow markings per ANSI-Z535.
  • Integral maintenance strut and separate lip lock hold ramp and lip in raised position for service or cleaning.
  • Includes two heavy-duty dock bumpers.

SH

Features

  • Fully hydraulic operation with independant lip extension and E-stop lock up button.
  • Single ramp cylinder with regenerative hydraulics provide the fewest parts of any dockleveler hydraulic system.
  • Unique Fall Safe System limits platform free fall to 1".
  • Self cleaning lug type lip hinge.
  • Fully welded continuous rear hinge assembly - no pinch point.
  • Adjust-a-fit rear frame angle for ease of installation.
  • Full operating range toe guards with black and yellow striping.
  • Integral maintenance strut holds ramp in raised position for service or cleaning.
  • Two heavy duty dock bumpers.

SMH

Summary of Features

  • Fully hydraulic operation with gravity down lip extension.
  • Single ramp cylinder with Fall Safe System to limit platform freefall.
  • Self-cleaning lug type lip hinge.
  • Fully welded continuous rear hinge assembly - no pinch point.
  • Adjust-a-fit rear frame angle for ease of installation.
  • Full operating range toe guards with black and yellow striping.
  • Integral maintenance strut holds ramp in raised position for service or cleaning.
  • Two heavy duty dock bumpers.

 E O D    D O C K L E V E L E R S

When the working range of a full size, pit-style dockleveler is not needed, rely on Edge of Dock (EOD) docklevelers to service your dock equipment needs. Available in air, hydraulic and mechanical activation, all EODs provide smooth and reliable operation.

 

FX® EDGE-OF-DOCK DOCKLEVELER

Summary of Features

  • Simple, ergonomic push-button operation.
  • Broad working range. Five inches above and below dock. Transition plate may be added to accommodate docks without edge channel.
  • Self-cleaning lug-type lip hinge.
  • High volume, low pressure air bag lifting mechanism. Requires no scheduled maintenance.
  • Lifting bag operates under temperature extremes of -65 to + 180 F.
  • Lifting bag with PVC coated polyester fibers retains lifting effectiveness even when punctured; can be easily repaired.
  • Lifting bag, gaskets, and fittings resistant to common chemical washdown exposure and harsh environments.
  • 10 amp fan with two-stage, single-speed, self-cleaning filter, UL- approved motor; runs off 115 volt single-phase electrical power.

KWIK-PLATE

Summary of Features

  • Low cost, self-storing front-of-dock.

  • Easy installation; attaches to existing dock face.

  • Simple one-hand operation-lift and flip into place.
  • Tilt mechanism adjusts to unlevel truck beds.
  • Stores snug against dock face.

MECHANICAL EM SERIES DOCKLEVELER

Standard Features

  • 20,000 & 30,000 lbs. Capacities Available

  • Open Lug-Style Lip & Deck Hinge
  • Easy "One-Handed" Lever Operation
  • Simple, Maintenance Free - Gas Spring Counter-Balance System (No adjustments required)
  • Maintenance Strut
  • Laminated Dock Bumpers (10" x 10") With Bumper Extension Boxes

HYDRAULIC EM SERIES DOCKLEVELER

Standard Features

  • Piano Style Lip & Deck Hinge, With Grease Fittings.

  • Fully Hydraulic Lip & Deck Constructed of 1/2" 50ksi Tread Plate.
  • Integral Maintenance Strut
  • Laminated Dock Bumpers With Bumper Extension Boxes
  • Self Contained Motor/Pump System (Available in All Voltages)
  • Single Push Button Activation
  • Automatically Returns to Stored Position

 

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