Boarding bridge: How to purchase a boarding bridge?

Loading Dock: How to buy a loading dock?

When purchasing a loading dock, you should first comprehensively consider factors such as the product's scope of use, operating frequency, utilization rate, and rated weight, and select an appropriate dock leveler for your unit's requirements. Conduct a market survey based on the developed technical parameters. One condition for selecting a supplier is to examine the reputation of the manufacturing enterprise and its after-sales service capabilities. If the product has complete quality, performance, and safety devices, it can be considered at a reasonable price.

What is the hydraulic system of a loading dock?

When using a hydraulic pump on a mobile lift bridge, first tighten the return valve handle clockwise. Press the handle, and the loading dock will slowly rise. To lower, loosen the return valve handle (rotate counterclockwise), and the dock leveler will descend by its own weight. During use, to ensure the hydraulic piston rod is in a relaxed state, you must loosen the manual valve.

What is the operating method of a loading dock?

Press the lifting handle to raise the platform until it is higher than the bottom of the vehicle. Position the vehicle, release the return valve, and lower the dock leveler, allowing the lip plate to smoothly rest on the rear of the vehicle. Secure the dock leveler and the vehicle with chains. At this time, the hydraulic system is inactive and work can begin. After work is complete, loosen the fixing chains, press the handle to raise the loading dock, move the vehicle, and reset the dock. Lift the tail of the loading dock and move it.

What is the safe use of a loading dock?

When using a dock leveler, keep the platform stable and secure. The fixing chains must be firmly fixed to the vehicle, and the speed should be limited to 3 km/h during towing. It is strictly forbidden for anyone to climb onto the dock leveler during its descent, and overloading is strictly prohibited during use. The hydraulic oil used must be kept clean and must not be mixed with water or other impurities. It should generally be replaced every six months. The hydraulic oil generally uses N32 in winter and N46 in summer. If a malfunction occurs, operation should be stopped immediately to resolve the issue.

A loading dock is loading and unloading auxiliary equipment that can be adjusted or lowered according to the height of the truck's cargo box, allowing forklifts easy entry. It uses an imported hydraulic pump station and has rolled side skirts. Its advantages include simple operation, adjustable height, large handling capacity, improved loading and unloading efficiency, and labor savings. It is suitable for large enterprises, warehouses, stations, docks, logistics bases, postal transportation, and logistics distribution with various vehicle types.

Characteristics of a Fixed Loading Dock

Rust removal is done through sandblasting, a high-power rust removal method that is faster and cleaner than manual polishing. Surface smoothing improves adhesion to paint, further extending paint durability.

Full hydraulic drive, reliable operation. The cylinder is made using iron rolling process.

The entire path uses a long shaft connection, ensuring high strength and reliability.

The fixed dock leveler uses imported seals to ensure good sealing of the hydraulic system.

The fixed dock leveler uses an imported fully modular hydraulic station, ensuring good sealing and long service life.

The fixed loading dock uses an anti-slip zebra plate, providing good anti-slip performance. High-strength manganese steel rectangular tube construction ensures that it can withstand high loads without deformation for long-term operation.

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