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Loading dock plates are essential components designed to facilitate seamless loading and unloading operations. Bridging the gap between trucks and warehouses while assisting forklifts in transporting goods with speed and precision. In this article, we explore the key functions and considerations for optimizing the working height of loading dock plates.
Are the working height and adjustment range of the dock leveler the same?
The Primary Function of Dock Leveler
Dock leveler serve a crucial role in adjusting the lift both upwards and downwards. They play a pivotal role in connecting the truck and the warehouse, enabling forklifts to expedite transportation. Typically, the standard platform lifting range of dock leveler is ±30 cm.
Understanding the Difference in Working Heights
Upon installation and a trial run, some customers have noticed a limitation in the up and down adjustment height of their dock leveler—capped at 30 cm. This discrepancy prompts questions about the feasibility of forklift operations at such a height. To comprehend this variance, we must consider the following factors.
The Role of Adjustment Range and Working Height
The primary reason for the limitation in working height is the disparity between the adjustment range and working height. It’s crucial to bear in mind that working height must account for the safe angle of lifting the dock leveler. When the adjustment angle is too large, and the slope is pronounced. It jeopardizes the safety of forklift operations and increases the risk of accidents, including potential landslides.
Safe Angle for Working Height
The safe angle for dock leveler is typically within the range of 8 to 10 degrees. To increase the working height of the up and down lifting mechanism. The dock leveler’s buffer slope can be extended. This is achieved by lengthening the platform, effectively increasing the dock leveler’s length, denoted as “L.” Notably, adjustments to the dock leveler width and adjustment range have no impact on the working height and, therefore, do not influence forklift operations.
Conclusion
In conclusion, loading dock plates are indispensable in facilitating the movement of goods between trucks and warehouses. Eenabling the efficient operation of forklifts. Understanding the nuances of working height and adjustment range is essential for ensuring the safety and productivity of your loading dock operations. General Electric Gas China Co., Ltd., a Fortune 500 company, chose SEPPES’s dock leveler.