The Equipment You Need At Industry Leading Lead Times
Facility managers across Canada are working hard to navigate the ongoing supply chain and logistical challenges that are affecting industries and businesses of all kinds. Ultimately, this means maintaining safe, productive workplaces that run smoothly and deliver, regardless of the circumstances. Like you, we here at Lenworth have the same motivation: to find a way to deliver and do things right for our customers, no matter what.
If you need to upgrade, replace or install loading dock levelers in your facility, the last thing you need is to work with a service provider who can’t deliver reliably and on time. These pieces of equipment are essential in maintaining safety, efficiency, and productivity around the loading dock.
We Have Loading Dock Levelers in Stock & Ready to Deliver
To help you get your new equipment faster, Lenworth has 30+ loading dock levelers in stock at our Mississauga warehouse. We have both mechanical and hydraulic models on hand to live up to our promise of reducing lead times for our valued customers.
Given that many in the industry are facing 24-36 week lead times at the moment, we want to provide our customers with services they can trust. As a result, we can deliver on a 3-4 week timeline to address your needs and install your new dock leveler(s).
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Product Spotlight: Hydraulic & Mechanical Dock Levelers
A dock leveler acts as a bridge between the loading dock floor and the truck trailer to help ensure smooth, safe loading and unloading processes at all times. Dock levelers should be built for strength and stability, with the capability to support extremely heavy loads of up to 80,000lbs. They should also be able to accommodate a wide range of truck heights and compensate for tilted trucks.
There are two main dock leveler types used in industrial facilities:
Mechanical Dock Levelers: Operate manually by means of a release chain. A more economical option for lower-volume facilities as they do not require electricity to operate.
Hydraulic Dock Levelers: Instead of manual action, these systems operate by means of a single push-button control. Ideal in high-traffic facilities that handle frequent, large-quantity deliveries.
Lenworth Mechanical Dock Levelers
- Features a high level of structural integrity and a powerful hold-down system
- Very durable and designed with minimal moving parts
- Features welded U-beam channels in dynamic impact points and a continuous one-piece headboard
- Perfect for three-wheel forklifts
- Comes with a standard 12-year structural warranty
Lenworth Hydraulic Dock Levelers
- Delivers a high level of quality, ease of operation, and advanced safety features
- Features a single push-button control for quick and easy operation
- A minimum of six heavy-duty U-beam channels are welded to the underside of the deck at dynamic impact points
- The continuous one-piece headboard intensifies the strength of the deck’s front structure
- A single lip hinge pin enables a stronger distributed load
- The deck can flex up to 4″ (101mm) when under load to ensure full-width contact between the lip and the truck bed
- Comes with a standard 12-year structural warranty
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Factors to Consider As You Install Loading Dock Levelers:
The Volume of Dock Usage: If dock levelers are used frequently and speed is essential, hydraulic dock levelers are a natural choice for their time-saving benefits. If the dock leveler supports operations but is not crucial to day-to-day work, a mechanical leveler works as an economical option.
Load Capacities: Higher capacity loads require more force and a bulkier piece of equipment so heavier products such as steel, liquids, or paper rolls would be better suited for hydraulic docks. Conversely, lighter products such as packaging, food products, or clothing would be better suited for mechanical docks.
Cost: Mechanical levelers are usually the most budget-friendly option. That said, they may not operate as effectively in environments where productivity must remain high. If your facility is of medium to high traffic with heavy-weight freight often transferring in and out, hydraulic dock levelers are well worth the investment.
Count on Us To Install Loading Dock Levelers!
We believe in providing our customers and clients with the best services possible no matter how difficult the situation. If you have more questions about the dock levelers currently in stock at our Mississauga warehouse, our range of facility services and products, or our Preferred Service Program (PSP), don’t hesitate to reach out today!
