

Typically capacity ratings for dock levelers range from 25,000lbs. The information requested may seem substantive and unimportant however complete information is vital to properly determine and provide appropriate recommendations. To provide the recommendations the manufacture will require specific information on the application.

Additionally, dock leveler manufacturers will make design recommendations, including the recommended capacity. When determining the appropriate dock leveler capacity, it is extremely important to become knowledgeable in capacity calculations or utilize the design templates and guidelines provided by the dock leveler manufacturer. The important difference between static and dynamic capacity is frequently misunderstood. Improper and too low capacity selection will lead to many unwanted issues including dishing of the dock leveler deck plate, to structural failure, which can lead to personal injury or death. It is extremely important to consider and properly calculate the appropriate capacity of a dock leveler based the specific application(s).
#Manual moving dock leveler serial number#
For Pentalift dock levelers, the capacity indicated on the serial number plate, quotation, or order refers to the amount of weight that can be evenly distributed across the deck of a dock leveler in the stored position. Lift Table and Loading Dock Equipment ManufacturerĬapacity is one of the most critical specifications to determine when selecting the dock leveler to use in a loading dock installation.
