MDLM Mechanical Edge-of-Dock Leveler

MDLM mechanical edge-of-dock leveler is designed as a simple and economical equipment ideal for servicing trucks with minimal height differences with the dock. The leveler is used in warehouses and logistics facilities docks where it’s necessary to provide fast and secure loading and unloading. It works without electrical supply and can be used in case of backout or if pit leveler installation is not feasible. The leveler is lifted with operating handle by one operator. While lifting the lip opens. Next the platform lowers until it reaches the vehicle load bed. Once all work is completed the leveler lifts, the lip lowers and the platform returns to its original stored position. Installaion of the EOD leveler is performed on a special ramp or in the pit.

Application:

Warehouses and logistics centres

Order with installation

Design

Colour Options

RAL 9005 Jet black

RAL 5005 Signal blue

Equipment

Standard

Optional

Mechanical edge-of dock leveler "Minidock" of suspended type has two BR450×250×100 bumpers as standard. Bumpers for the embeded type EOD leveler should be purchased separetely.

Wheel guides. They are used to direct reversing vehicles safely and quickly on to the loading docks thus preventing damages to dock shelters or the building. The guides are designed to minimise possible contact with the truck wheel rim. They are made of steel tubes with 159 mm diameter and positioned in front of the loading bay. These wheel guides are fixed to the surface with anchor bolts or embedded into a concrete foundation.

Safety fences. Fences are placed inside the premise to protect the walls from collisions with forklifts, ensuring correct and safe movement of the vehicle inside the premises and near the loading dock. Fences are made of steel tubes of 100–159 mm diameter, may have any design and be manufactured in accordance with customer’s orders.

Shock columns. Designed to prevent forklifts from damaging vertical angles of sectional doors used in loading bays. Shock columns are installed inside the premise in front of the door vertical angle. Available in any diameter from 100 to 159 mm.

Molded rubber bumpers 250 × 250 × 100 mm. Standard. Product number BR250×250×100. Ensure safe truck movement reversing into the loading dock, protect the building walls. For mounting dimensions, please, refer to drawings.

Molded rubber bumpers 450 × 250 × 100 mm. Standard. Product number BR450×250×100. Ensure safe truck movement reversing into the loading dock, protect the building walls. For mounting dimensions, please, refer to drawings.

Technical description

Size Table

Construction

Standard Construction

Specifications

Operating Conditions

Additional Information

Parameters

Value

Length of dock leveler with load capacity of 6 000 kg (60 kN)*, mm

684

Dock leveler width, mm

1 600; 1 800; 2 000

Rubber bumper
Operating handle
Lip
Deck
Signal black and yellow stripes
Frame
Bumper block assembly

Standard lip 300 mm

Parameter	Value	Notes
Length, mm	500
Width, mm	1 600; 1 800; 2 000; 2 200
Weight, kg	370
Load capacity, kg (kN)	6 000 (60)
Maximum point load, Н/mm²	1,3	6 mm top sheet
Preparation of steel surface before application of paints, class	Sa 2
Thickness of paint layer, not less than, mkm	60
Operating temperature range, °С	from -30 to +50

Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of the dock leveler to ensure its safe and smooth operation.

Keep people and goods clear of working area while operating the dock leveler.

Keep overhead door fully open while operating the dock leveler.

Make sure the vehicle is properly parked against the dock bumpers. Chock the wheels if needed.

Do not drive on the leveler unless the lip is securely positioned on the truck bed and has a minimum of 100 mm overlap on its surface.

Use dock levelers with 1,3 Н/mm² point load only with standard forklifts having inflatable wheels.

EOD leveler can only be used with small and medium-duty trucks. Never use it with large-capacity vehicles.

Lifting equipment: forklift truck (minimum load capacity — 35 kN, fork length — not less than 2 000 mm); crane (minimum load capacity — 20 kN).

Mounting equipment: welding machine (5–200 A); 3 mm welding electrodes.