Features and Qualities of Autodok® H Series and HP Hydraulic Leveler

Also known as loading dock ramp, widely used in loading docks in Charlotte including Concord, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Huntersville, Mooresville, Lake Wylie, Weddington, and Davidson, all logistics centers, warehouses and dispatch areas of factories. In most cases, the container floor of the truck will not be on the same level as the loading dock floor. And this leads to that, forklifts or trolley can not be used to load or unload goods into containers. It will take much labor to move the goods by hand. This will be very low efficient. But with having a loading dock leveler, such a problem with be solved perfectly for your business. The hydraulic leveler offered by Overhead Door of Charlotte, a Division of DuraServ Corp., will be placed into a pre-built concrete pit on the loading bay. A hydraulic motor drives the platform up and down, realizing a seamless joint between room ground and truck floor. Then, forklifts or trolleys can transfer goods quickly on the dock leveler platform. Thus it improves the loading and unloading efficiency obviously and also saves a lot of labor. Now let's read on the features and qualities of Autodok H Series and HP Hydraulic Leveler. Typical Applications of Hydraulic Dock Leveler: · Warehousing · Distribution · Logistics · Engineering · Chemical Industries · Light Industry The McGuire Autodok® H Series Leveler Utilizes a hydraulic operation with push-button activation. The dock attendant simply depresses and holds the raise button on the dock controls, which raises the leveler and extends the lip automatically. Releasing the raise button will permit the leveler to float down to the bed of the trailer. The standard lip is 16 (18” on 75,000 and 100,000 lb. capacities) and the operating range is 12” above and 12” below dock level. The platform is designed to compensate for canted truck beds up to 4” and remain flush with the dock floor. The platform and lip move up and down under constant hydraulic pressure. SAFETY FEATURES • A velocity fuse limits the unit to a 1” to 3” drop in a free-fall situation. • Full range telescoping toe guards close offsides even in the highest position. • Controls come standard with dock door interlock. • Built-in lockout/Tagout maintenance inspection strut. • Lip keepers for cross-traffic support and automatic night lock security against theft. VEHICLE RESTRAINTS AND ACCESSORIES For a safer loading dock, all McGuire levelers can be equipped with a light communication system and vehicle restraints, which help prevent unexpected trailer departure from the loading dock. Safety barriers are also available to prevent forklift trucks from driving over the dock edge. CONSTRUCTION The Autodok H Series is built with structural steel “C” channels and “I” beams for stronger deck support. Each leveler is built with a structural steel frame and finished with a slate blue color as the standard, though other options are available. This leveler has a maximum Comparative Industry Rating (CIR) of 100,000 lbs. HP Hydraulic Leveler The “H” Series is structurally designed for the most demanding applications with easy push-button convenience for smooth, consistent operation plus outstanding toughness and dependability in your most challenging dock operations. McGuire offers a hydraulic dock leveler to meet any of your dock equipment needs while providing low lifetime ownership costs and years of trouble-free service with the industry’s best built-in safety. They are most often mounted in a pre-formed pit at the dock commonly used to reduce the grade between the dock floor and the trailer bed. Various sizes and capacities allow for a large amount of flexibility. Hydraulic levelers have added safety features and save time in operation and maintenance. They come in 6’, 6’6” & 7’ standard widths and 6’, 8’ & 10’ standard lengths with 12’ and other lengths available. Standard capacities for the “H” Series are 45K, 55K, 75K and 100K CIR (Comparative Industry Rating). SAFETY FEATURES • A velocity fuse limits the unit to a 1” to 3” drop in a free-fall situation. • Full range telescoping toe guards close offsides even in the highest position. • Controls come standard with dock door interlock. • Built-in lockout/Tagout maintenance inspection strut. • Lip keepers for cross-traffic support and automatic night lock security against theft. VEHICLE RESTRAINTS AND ACCESSORIES For a safer loading dock, all McGuire levelers can be equipped with a light communication system and vehicle restraints, which help prevent unexpected trailer departure from the loading dock. Safety barriers are also available to prevent forklift trucks from driving over the dock edge. CONSTRUCTION The HP Series is designed with dependability and toughness in mind for medium to light-duty applications. Each leveler is built with a structural steel frame and finished with a slate blue color as the standard, though other options are available. This leveler has a maximum Comparative Industry Rating (CIR) of 40,000 lbs. All McGuire Levelers are built with durable four-sided box construction. McGuire also has the only dock leveler that employs a full-width rear hinge mounted in compression, using a 1” diameter solid steel rod Loading dock hydraulic levelers are at the heart of any good loading bay design and our loading dock levelers at Overhead Door of Charlotte, a Division of DuraServ are at the heart of our extensive product range. Designed to be robust and reliable and to meet and exceed all different industrial facility requirements. A hydraulic dock leveler will improve your operation by leveling the floor between the warehouse and vehicle and create a smooth level floor for staff to access the vehicle to load or off-load more speedily. 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