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2020 Dockzilla Loading Dock Buyers Guide

This document provides information about fixed and mobile loading docks. It includes an application survey to determine needs such as location, load size, dock leveler type, and optional equipment. Details are given for dock levelers, determining dock width, and trailer restraint or hydraulic leveler options. Examples of mobile dock designs are shown, with notes on safety, ease of use, durability, and minimal installation requirements.

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2020 Dockzilla Loading Dock Buyers Guide

This document provides information about fixed and mobile loading docks. It includes an application survey to determine needs such as location, load size, dock leveler type, and optional equipment. Details are given for dock levelers, determining dock width, and trailer restraint or hydraulic leveler options. Examples of mobile dock designs are shown, with notes on safety, ease of use, durability, and minimal installation requirements.

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Loading Dock Buyers Guide

Fixed Position Loading Dock

Mobile Loading Docks


Application Survey
1. Location 7. Mobility Required Fully Mobile with Wheels
a) Outdoor a) Fixed – Built for Impact
b) Indoor b) Portable - movable but no
c) Built into Building wheels
Wall c) Mobile – Wheels for daily
2. Load Dimensions moves
a) Pallets 4’x 4’ 8. Dock Leveler
b) Custom a) 2’ Mechanical Leveler
______________ b) 8’ Pushbutton leveler
3. Lift + Load Max Weight c) Other________________
a) 15,000 lb.(stock) 9. Options (see p.9)
b) 30,000 lb.  Safety Signs
c) Custom  Ships Ladder Fixed Position- Bolted to ground
______________  Dok-Lok Trailer Restraint
4. Clear Width  Shelter
a) 96” (stock) Standard Features
b) 108” • Handrails above 30” per IBC
c) Custom_________ 1013.2
5. Level Section Length • Handrails on 48” platform per
OSHA 1910.23(c)(1)
a) 8’ (standard)
• Wheel Chocks per OSHA
b) Custom_________ 1910.178(k)
6. Approach Material • 13” Solid Side Curbs
a) Concrete • Heavy Wide Flange Beam and High
b) Asphalt Strength Steel Construction
c) Other_________ • Easily Replaceable 2” Serrated
Grating
• Self-Standing
2
Dock Levelers
Edge of Dock (EOD) 2’ long-
When unloading trailers with a self supported loading dock Mechanical Operation
the vertical motion of the trailer must be addressed. An
integral dock leveler is the best solution that will float with
the trailer bed and allow for end loading or full trailer
loading.

• Do you have power nearby to allow for hydraulic


pushbutton operation?
• How many trailers per week?
– 0- 5 Low Volume (fixed lip or EOD) Pit Style Leveler 8’ long
– 6-25 Typical Volume (Any) 115v/1ph or Solar Operation
– 26+ High Volume (Hydraulic Pit Leveler)
• Strongly recommend Dok-Lok
• What trailers will be using the dock? - This will determine
leveler style and ramp adjustability needs
– 53’ Over the Road Box Trailers (bed heights 46”-52”)
– Intermodal Containers (bed heights 48”-56”)
– Pick up trucks (32”-42”)
– Drop Deck Flatbeds (32”-36”)
– Standard Flatbeds (48”-56”)
– Other________________
3
Determine Width
The inside clear width of any ramp or dock must be reviewed vs.
the overall width of the product or vehicles that will use the
ramp. 96” Clear Width (standard)
• Product to be loaded?
– Measure outside width of forklift, vehicle, equipment
or product to be loaded?
• 96” clear (102” overall) -Standard
• 114” clear (120” overall) –wideload shipping req’d
• 138” clear (143” overall)- wideload shipping req’d
• How many trailers per week will be loaded? If high volume,
consider giving forklift driver more room to maneuver and
allow for trailers to be off center 114” Clear Width

138” Clear Width

4
5
6
7
8
9
Trailer Restraint or Hydraulic Leveler
Options
 Dok-Lok Vehicle Restraints
– Positive means of restraining trailer at dock
above and beyond wheel chock
– Powered and Mechanical models available
 Solar Powered Leg Adjustment
 Safety Signage System Ships Ladder Stair
 Ships Ladders – Basic Entry
– Double Handrails
– Slip Resistant Treads
– 12” offset steps – 24” wide
 Stairs
– Designed per OSHA Stair Standards
– 36” handrails – two rail system
– Slip Resistant Treads
– 7” steps x 12” deep Safety Signage Shelters
 Hydraulic Push Button Leveler Activation
 Full Length Handrails
 Control Mast- Ground Mounted
 Wood Deck for steel tracked vehicles
 Wider clear width
 Longer Inclined Ramp Length
 Longer Level Loading Section
 Custom Load Rating for non-forklift loading

10 15
Examples of Designs on Mobile Loading Docks
1-800-637-3036
• Safety
Springs pull wheels into position when forklift raises
– Handrails for personnel protection on ramps and platforms standard bottom of ramp. No pumping required to move fully
• OHSA 1910.23(c)(1) above 48” mobile loading dock
• IBC 1013.2 above 30”
– Built as loading docks
• Integral Dock Leveler to float with trailer
• Self-supported
• Wheel chocks per OSHA 1910.178(k)
• Ease of Use
• Must be intuitive and safe
• Minimize employee effort to move and use
• Long Life
• 10 Year Design Life Steel
• 5 Year Warranty (on most models)
• Minimal Maintenance
Adjustable
• Designed for Reality Legs- No
• Trailer Impact Loads
• Forklift Impact Loads maintenance
• Weather
• Solid Rubber Tires- Standard – Never go flat
or gears
• Easily Replaceable Bar Grating
• Minimal Installation

Optional Hydraulic
Dock Leveler and
trailer restraint

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