Advantages of Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler

Nowadays, in the loading dock business almost all expenses rise, with the elevated cost of health care, liability insurance, workers’ compensation cost and concerns on worker's safety, but still why so many facility owners or managers, and engineers prefer to use hydraulic dock levelers on their loading docks?

Hydraulic dock levelers carry out in both safety and functionality. A hydraulic dock leveler comes along with a main lifting hydraulic cylinder that is equipped with a built-in velocity fuse to protect in opposition to dock leveler free-falling to the lower part of the pit. In the event the dock attendant was on the dock leveler when an unscheduled truck departure occurred, this feature would shield and protect the attendant from detriment.

Moreover, hydraulic dock levelers are stored in the dock pit and supply the smoothest transition between the dock leveler and trailer, enhancing safety and productivity at the loading dock. Thus, preventing harm and minimizing forklift and product devastation. The hydraulic positioning of both the lip and platform guarantees high reliability and low maintenance of the dock leveler and push-button activation supplies the dock attendant with simple control for safe operation and conduct.

A hydraulic dock leveler is a modern equipment perfectly designed to help run more safe and effective loading and unloading in a warehouse. They permit your operation to accomplish with warehouse rules and regulations while providing a streamlined process for shipments and outgoing pallet loads.

If you are looking for an upgraded powered dock leveler, one of the topmost decisions is to go with the hydraulic powered system - Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler. Until about 20 years had passed, hydraulic-powered levelers were the only option to manual levelers, also popularly known as mechanical levelers in the industry. Hydraulic dock levelers prefer to use a simple hydraulic circuit, made up of a pump, cylinder, and valves to uplift and lower the leveler platform.

The proven 35 year-experience and professionalism of Overhead Door Company of Charlotte, a Division of Duraserv, offers its Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler model that can help improve productivity and traffic flow, reduce energy and maintenance costs, and minimize downtime.

This fully automated Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler has an easy push-button operation for smooth, consistent operation with a hydraulic system that provides for full float at all positions, simplifying loading and unloading. Once actuated, the metal lip automatically comes out and is lowered onto the trailer via hydraulic power.

Advantageously, Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler has a lot to offer due to its advantages compared to other dock levelers:

Safe and Secured.

As always, safety first. Engineered with a velocity fuse hydraulic fail safe that stops platform within 1” to 3” in free fall situations, and controls come standard with dock door interlock. Unexpected accidents or hazards happen anytime at loading docks, a preemptive solution is a game-changer against costly damages and expenses.

Equipped with toe guards at full range telescoping closing offsides even in the highest position, with built-in lockout /tagout maintenance inspection strut, and lip keepers for cross-traffic support and automatic lock security against thievery especially at night. Ideally suitable for manufacturing, heavy industrial applications, and high volume warehousing and distribution applications where demands of safety, productivity and security are high.

Ease of operation.

The McGuire Autodok® H Series Leveler is a user-friendly designed with an easy push-button operation, where the user can consistently and smoothly operate the hydraulic system that can provide for full float at all desired positions.

Simply designed where the dock attendant depresses and holds the button for up/raise/down on the dock controls, which raises the leveler and extends the lip automatically as desired. Its standard lip construction is 16” (18” on 75,000 and 100,000 lb. capacities) and the operating range is 12” above and 12” below dock level, where a user can easily move the platform and lip move up and down under constant hydraulic pressure. Suitably best for retail industries, commercials, and manufacturing applications that can help facility or warehouse workers with comfort and ease during the loading dock process.

Technologically Advanced

Hydraulics and electrical features separate McGuire Autodok® H Series Leveler from other dock levers, which the platform can be raised by a hydraulic main cylinder and the lips are controlled by a hydraulic lip cylinder. Built with a motor that is 1.25 HP TENV at 120V or 208V single phase, or 208V, 230V, or 460V three-phase. As always Duraserv control components, connections, and wiring are UL listed or recognized, and UL-approved. Works best for applications like food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, refrigeration/cold storage, and manufacturing controlled warehouses, where more advanced technological requirements are top facility priorities.

Call Overhead Door Company of Charlotte, a Division of Duraserv, at 704-594-5094, or you may contact us at https://www.overheaddoorofcharlotte.com/contact/, for any inquiries about our Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler or any of our dock levelers at our Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler Concord, Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler Hill, Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler Fort Mill, Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler Charlotte, Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler Huntersville, Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler Mooresville, Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler Lake Wylie, Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler Weddington, and Autodok® H Series Hydraulic Leveler Davidson.

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