One of the issues to overcome in a loading dock is bridging the gap between
the loading truck and the warehouse floor. The height of the trucks varies and
is affected by the weight of its load. There are several devices that can be
used to solve this issue.
the loading truck and the warehouse floor. The height of the trucks varies and
is affected by the weight of its load. There are several devices that can be
used to solve this issue.
A dock leveler has a simple metal plate called a lip that can be raised and
stowed. It is fixed in the dock that is operated manually via pull chain or
hydraulically with an electric pump piston.
stowed. It is fixed in the dock that is operated manually via pull chain or
hydraulically with an electric pump piston.
The National Safety Council reported that in 2017, 270,000 injuries are
reported in the transportation and warehousing industry. More than 25% of
industrial accidents happen in the loading docks. So, loading safety must
be taken seriously by companies in manufacturing and retail. The best dock
leveler should be used.
reported in the transportation and warehousing industry. More than 25% of
industrial accidents happen in the loading docks. So, loading safety must
be taken seriously by companies in manufacturing and retail. The best dock
leveler should be used.
There is an economical alternative to hydraulic lever but is still has a
push-button activation - McGuire air-powered dock levelers.
push-button activation - McGuire air-powered dock levelers.
The McGuire® CentraAir® (CA) air-powered dock leveler utilizes the
same lift technology as air ride suspension trailers to raise the leveler and
extend the lip. It does not require electricity in the pit which is suitable for
wet environments and wash down applications.
same lift technology as air ride suspension trailers to raise the leveler and
extend the lip. It does not require electricity in the pit which is suitable for
wet environments and wash down applications.
The CA Air-Powered Leveler is easily adaptable. It is an environmentally
friendly equipment in addition to the other significant materials that handle
this kind of operation. It will also have minimal effect on the building’s
electrical makeup. This leveler is always available in various range of sizes
and capacities. It can even be modified depending on your needs. The
CA Leveler comes in in different standard widths and standard lengths.
Standard capacities are 25K, 30K, 35K, 40K, 45K and 55K Comparative
Industry Rating.
friendly equipment in addition to the other significant materials that handle
this kind of operation. It will also have minimal effect on the building’s
electrical makeup. This leveler is always available in various range of sizes
and capacities. It can even be modified depending on your needs. The
CA Leveler comes in in different standard widths and standard lengths.
Standard capacities are 25K, 30K, 35K, 40K, 45K and 55K Comparative
Industry Rating.
Here are the features of the McGuire® CentraAir® (CA) air-powered
dock leveler:
dock leveler:
Air bellows lifting system
Incorporates the use of existing plant air or dedicated compressor and
an industrial automotive-grade air bellows system to raise and lower the
platform and extend the lip.
an industrial automotive-grade air bellows system to raise and lower the
platform and extend the lip.
Structural Steel Frame
McGuire uses 4 `` structural''C `` channel on its pit levelers while some
manufacturers use light-duty material. Hence, they are heavy-duty and
long-lasting.
manufacturers use light-duty material. Hence, they are heavy-duty and
long-lasting.
Full-Width Rear Hinge
Our dock leveler is indestructible. McGuire is the only manufacturer that
utilizes a full-width rearmost hinge mounted in compression, using a 1″
diameter solid steel rod. They are built with a structural steel frame and
a full-width rear hinge. It is strong and durable and guarantees a lifetime
warranty.
utilizes a full-width rearmost hinge mounted in compression, using a 1″
diameter solid steel rod. They are built with a structural steel frame and
a full-width rear hinge. It is strong and durable and guarantees a lifetime
warranty.
Simple two-way air valve
The flow of air is controlled by very reliable and low maintenance air
valve system controls to inflate the bellows and lower the leveler.
valve system controls to inflate the bellows and lower the leveler.
Pneumatic push-button operation
Even without any electricity needed, it is activated by a push of a button.
A simple push of the button opens the leveler mounted valve raising the
leveler. The release of the button allows leveler to gently lower onto the
truck.
A simple push of the button opens the leveler mounted valve raising the
leveler. The release of the button allows leveler to gently lower onto the
truck.
Power by Plant Air or Dedicated Compressor
Using either your existing plant air or a dedicated compressor provides
versatility in adding this environmentally friendly system. A consistent 90PSI
operation is guaranteed by an in-line regulator. The air push button makes
this an eco-friendly system.
versatility in adding this environmentally friendly system. A consistent 90PSI
operation is guaranteed by an in-line regulator. The air push button makes
this an eco-friendly system.
Lockout/Tagout Maintenance Strut
With this high visibility safety feature on all McGuire dock levelers, the
safety at the dock during required maintenance and adjustments is
heightened.
safety at the dock during required maintenance and adjustments is
heightened.
Full Range Telescoping Toe Guards
This toe guard assures any dock leveler with a downward bias inherent in
operation has enhanced safety closures at the edges to protect your
employees.
operation has enhanced safety closures at the edges to protect your
employees.
Overhead Door Company of Charlotte, a Division of DuraServ Corp
servicing all of Greater Charlotte Area has been installing commercial and
residential garage doors, door openers, dock equipment, and corresponding
accessories for the last 35 years. Our well-trained technicians are experts in
assessing the problem, giving you the best possible solutions and deliver the
best services. With our experience, commitment and tools, most repairs are
done in a single appointment.
servicing all of Greater Charlotte Area has been installing commercial and
residential garage doors, door openers, dock equipment, and corresponding
accessories for the last 35 years. Our well-trained technicians are experts in
assessing the problem, giving you the best possible solutions and deliver the
best services. With our experience, commitment and tools, most repairs are
done in a single appointment.
Customer service is of utmost importance in Overhead Door Company of
Charlotte, a Division of DuraServ Corp. Providing the best options and
solutions are the top priorities. We don’t only provide service; we build
long-lasting beneficial relationship.
Charlotte, a Division of DuraServ Corp. Providing the best options and
solutions are the top priorities. We don’t only provide service; we build
long-lasting beneficial relationship.
For more information on McGuire® CentraAir® (CA) air-powered dock
levelern, you may contact 704-594-5094 or you may check out our
website at https://www.overheaddoorofcharlotte.com/contact/. You
may make your service request at
https://www.overheaddoorofcharlotte.com/service-request/
levelern, you may contact 704-594-5094 or you may check out our
website at https://www.overheaddoorofcharlotte.com/contact/. You
may make your service request at
https://www.overheaddoorofcharlotte.com/service-request/
You can personally visit our Service Areas at Charlotte including
Concord, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Huntersville, Mooresville, Lake Wylie,
Weddington, and Davidson.
Concord, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Huntersville, Mooresville, Lake Wylie,
Weddington, and Davidson.
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