EDGE OF DOCK LEVELERS

Edge of Dock Levelers also known as an EOD are essential for distribution centers and trucking terminals.
Q: What are EOD’s designed for?
A: Designed primarily for when the loading dock with the truck trailer are fairly the same height for loading and unloading procedures.
Q: What is the operating range of an EOD?
A: Operating Range is 5" above and 5" below the loading dock. The service range is 3” above
Q: How are EOD’s designed?
A: The units are engineered as an efficient method to bridge the gap between the dock and trailer.
Q: How do edge of dock levelers operate?
A: The Mechanical Edge of Dock is designed with an extension spring and only requires approximately 28 to 34 lbs. of push pull force to operate. The Hydraulic Edge of Dock is controlled by wall mounted push button control. Powered by 115 Vac, 1 Ph., 60 Hz motor, pump, reservoir combination as standard. Other electrical options are available.
Q: What are industry standard capacities?
A: Capacities are available as 20,000, 25,000, 30,000 or 35,000 lbs. static.

Q: What are the different deck widths?
A: Available deck widths are 66", 72", 78” or 84".

Q: What bumpers are supplied with EOD?
A: All unites are supplied with 4” rubber bumpers mounted on 11” steel bump blocks providing an overall bumper projection of 15” from dock wall to bumper face.
Q: What is the span of an EOD?
A: All models have a span of 27-3/4".

Q: How do you select an edge of dock leveler?
A: Three different types are available. The selection includes contractor grade, standard and heavy duty edge of dock levelers.
Q: How are EOD designed?
A: All unites are designed to compensate for uneven heights between the truck or trailer bed and the loading dock platform.

Click one of the 7 highlighted links below for pricing and product descriptions of our Edge of Dock Levelers.

1) Mechanical Edge of Dock Leveler View 6 Models The BBLE, our standard unit, corrects height disparities between the truck bed and the loading dock platform. This standard equipment requires 28 to 34 lbs. of push pull force to operate. Capacities range from 20,000 to 25,000 lbs.	2) Manual Edge of Dock Leveler Some Models ship 2 to 3 Weeks View 16 Models Our BBL, our heavy capacity unit, provides a level crossing point between the dock platform and the truck bed. Requires 28 to 34 lbs. of push-pull force to operate. Capacities range from 20,000 to 35,000 lbs.
3) Contractor Edge of Dock Leveler View 4 Models The BEDE provides a level crossing-point between dock platform and truck bed. Requires 80 lbs. of lifting force to operate and has capacities of 20,000 to 25,000 lbs.	4) Economy Edge of Dock Leveler View 12 Models The BED is a mechanical leveler that compensate a bridge between dock and truck bed. Requires 80 lbs. of lifting force to operate with capacities up to 30,000 lbs.
5) Hydraulic Edge of Dock Leveler View 16 Models The premium BHED with push button control has a double-cylinder design for deck and lip. Capacities range from 20,000 to 35,000 lbs.	6) Electric Edge of Dock Leveler View 16 Models This economy BPE includes push-button control or hand pump with hydraulic single-cylinder design. Capacities range from 20,000 to 30,000 lbs.
7) Post Office Edge of Dock Leveler View 4 Models The BPO & BPOBL series are available mechanical hook or bar lift control. This unit is designed for post office applications with capacities up to 20,000 lbs.

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