Air Dock Levelers

Beacon® BX3 Series

Product Details

• Construction: Deck is constructed from 1/4" 55,000-lb. minimum yield steel and is supported by structural C channel. Beams welded to full-width header plate at unit's front. Lip is either 1/2" or 5/8" thick. Double 60,000-lb. safety legs add extra support.
• Size: Units are available with deck widths of 6', 6' 6", or 7' and deck lengths of 6' and 8''. Contact Beacon for custom sizes. Lip is 16" long. The continuous hinge is 1" or 1-1/8" in diameter and the hinge tube is 1-5/8" or 2" in overall diameter.
• Service Range: Units have a service range of +/- 12" or +/- 16".
• Powered: Reservoir air tank supply independently sold or fed by customer air supply system.
• Installation: Easy installation with front and rear forklift slots and side ports. Rear angle is 2" wider than unit for extra welding space. Control panel may be mounted near dock door; compressor may be mounted above opening, near door, or remotely.
• Color: Finish - Enamel base gray paint.
• Weight: 1,340 to 2,802 lbs.
• Operation: Units are operated by shop air or optional compact, industrial strength compressor. The positive hold down feature allows up-down float when in service.
• Capacity: Capacities range from 30,000 lbs. to 45,000 lbs.
• Standard: Units come standard with 100' of air lines, lip keepers, grease fittings, 2 molded bumpers, direct extension spring counter balance, and maintenance strut. Custom sizes available.
• Options: Air Dock Leveler options include 18" or 20" lip, abrasive deck, hot-dip galvanized finish, below dock control, laminated bumpers, powder-coated yellow full-range toe guards, side and rear weather seals, quiet-close hydra-lip, and foam insulation.

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