What types of loading dock equipment are available from Action Handling?

Loading dock equipment includes dock levellers (hinged lip, telescopic lip, edge of dock), dock shelters and seals, dock buffers, wheel guides, vehicle restraints, dock lights, and various accessories to facilitate safe and efficient loading and unloading.

What is a dock leveller and why is it important?

A dock leveller is a height-adjustable platform that bridges the gap between a loading dock and a vehicle, compensating for height differences and allowing forklifts or pallet trucks to safely move goods on and off vehicles.

What are the differences between hinged lip and telescopic dock levellers?

Hinged lip levellers have a simple extending lip that pivots down, ideal for standard loading heights. Telescopic levellers offer an extendable lip for greater reach and flexibility, especially useful when truck beds vary in distance from the dock.

How do dock shelters and seals improve loading operations?

Dock shelters and seals create a weatherproof barrier between the vehicle and warehouse, protecting goods and staff from rain, wind, insects, and reducing energy loss by retaining heated or cooled air inside the building.

What safety features are available with loading dock equipment?

Safety features include vehicle restraints to prevent trailer movement during loading, dock buffers to absorb vehicle impacts, dock lights for interior truck illumination, and wheel guides to ensure proper vehicle alignment.

Can loading dock equipment be customised for different vehicle types and site requirements?

Yes, dock levellers and shelters come in various sizes and capacities (commonly designed to handle vehicles up to 10,000kg), with options for different installation types such as pit-mounted, edge-of-dock, or suspended, tailored to site-specific needs.

Are loading dock levellers compliant with UK and EU safety standards?

Yes, quality dock levellers conform to standards such as BS EN 1398, ensuring safe operation, durability, and operator protection according to UK and European regulations.

What maintenance is required for loading dock equipment?

Regular inspection and servicing of hydraulic components, cleaning of moving parts, checking safety features like interlocks, and timely replacement of worn parts are essential to keep the equipment in peak condition.

How does loading dock equipment improve workplace efficiency?

By enabling smooth and safe transfer of goods, reducing loading and unloading times, minimising manual handling risks, and protecting goods and infrastructure, loading dock equipment enhances overall operational productivity.