A dock leveller is a bridge like structure that connects the warehouse floor to the vehicle while loading or offloading. Mars Mechanical guarantees the best dock leveler to meet your needs. We take careful consideration on calculating the loading capacities with strict quality of the accessories used in both electrical and hydraulic components.
This allows the dock levellers to support the extreme conditions of excessive loads satisfying even the most demanding requirements. The equipment are subjected to the greatest pressure during loading and unloading operations. A well built steady leveller must support the pressure and weight. It must also guarantee the safety of the operators.
For this reason, we take into consideration the design and the choice of materials that we use. We provide platforms with higher performance value with bare minimum maintenance.
Dock Levelers should be matched with their use
The right choice of a dock leveller depends on how you intend to use it, your budget and the type you need. Factors to consider when evaluating the right dock for you include:
- Whether you use a forklift, pallet truck, conveyor, hand loading or other material handling equipment
- Volume of dock use
- The size of product you handle
- Gross amount weight transferred
- Your building and dock layout
What operation type do you want?
Dock levelers operate in several different ways. You ought to choose what suits your business so that you get the best service out of it.
- Mechanical dock – They are made up of series of springs and levers. They are manually operated to raise the loading platform and extend the lip assembly. The mechanical dock is manually positioned on the delivery truck bed. This type is the least expensive option but slower to operate. It requires a lot of maintenance and regular change to the hold system.
- Hydraulic dock – These are like mechanical levelers. They power through hydraulic cylinders to raise the platform and extend the lip assembly. They are easier to maintain and faster to operate than the mechanical ones. They are more expensive to buy but worth it due to their safety and ease of operations.
- Air docks – These levers are powered using an airbag to raise and lower the platform. They are simple yet effective and easy to maintain. They eliminate messy hydraulic fluids and any potential for leaks.
With this knowledge at hand, it’s easy to choose the best dock leveller for your company. We are waiting to hear from you and work to meet your orders.
Visit us or call us for quotes or more information on Dock Revellers in Kenya and beyond.
Location: Mars Building, 20 Chepkerio Rd, off Lusaka Rd, opposite CMC
Tel: +254 20 2363026 , +254 733 603388
Email: info@mars-mechanical.com
