Dynamic Capacities Dock Levelers; 25,000 & 30,000 lb.
Mechanical Dock Levelers Series MPL
Chalfant Series H1 Hydraulic Dock Levelers is fully hydraulic and offers solid-state proximity sensors to control the deck and lip functions, including automatic return to safe cross traffic position when the truck departs.
The hydraulic dock leveler lip hinge features full-width, cold roll CF 1045 steel pin and seamless tubing for exceptionally heavy loads. Lip keepers serve as night locks for security and provide safe cross-traffic support when unit is stored.
Fully mechanical, single-handed pull-chain operations means no lifting or straining.
Structural “C” Channel offers matchless deck support-providing a 39% greater resistance to elastic bending moments than other industry designs.
Positive hold-down device allows up and down float when in service.
Mechanical Dock Leveler Simple Operation
- Convieniently located Pull-Chain provides easy activation of deck and lip.
- Direct extension Spring Counterbalance provides easy walk-down.
- Automatic Lip locks into position when extended and releases when unit is walked down to position on truck floor.
- Operating Range of 12″ above and 12″ below dock, allows dock leveler to be recycled with the truck in position
Mechanical Dock Leveler Simple Durability
- Deck and lip are constructed of 55,000 lb. Minimum Yield Steel Tread Plate.
- All CHALFANT ‘MPL’ Series Levelers are exclusively equipped with Solid Steel Structural “C” Channel for maximum deck support. Each beam is fully welded to a Full-width Header Plate (6”) at the front of the Leveler.
- Direct Extension Spring Design has no moving parts-nothing to service!
- Continuous Hinge Design with Grease Fittings included as standard with each unit.
- Extra Heavy Rear Angle with Strategically Placed Gussets provides maximum structural support and frame strength.
- Molded Bumpers protect dock face and Leveler from truck damage.
Easy Mechanical Dock Leveler Installation
- Front and rear Forklift Slots provide easy access for maneuvering and dock leveler installation.
- Side Ports allow unit to be suspended and lowered into pit from dock floor.
Dock Leveler Safety
- Maintenance Struts are a standard feature on all MPL Series Dock Levelers.
- Positive Hold-Down Device allows up and down float of the dock levler when in service
- CHALFANT’s Counterbalance System operates on simple, Direct Extension Spring Design with no moving parts. Adjustment Nut is located at the front of the Leveler for safe, easy access.
- Lip Keepers serve as night locks for security and provide Safe Cross-traffic Support when unit is stored.
- Working Range Toe Guards protect workers from injury during loading and unloading.
- Safety Legs automatically provide below dock support in event of premature truck departure
Setting The Pace In Loading Dock Equipment
At Chalfant we are the ‘Nation’s Original Dock Seal Manufacturer’ and provide a full range of Loading Dock Equipment; Dock Seals, Dock Levelers, Dock Safety Trailer Restraints and associated products. Chalfant has pioneered, developed and provided the industry with quality loading dock equipment since 1940. Safe, affordable, and reliable dock equipment to meet your specific application needs, each and every time.
FIND THE RIGHT DOCK SEAL/SHELTER
At Chalfant finding the right dock enclosure for your application just got easier. Whether its a dock seal, hybrid dock seal, flexible dock shelter, rigid dock shelter or or rail shelter, we can help guide you in making the right selection for your application.
SELECT A TOUGH DOCK LEVELER
Chalfant dock levelers and edge-of-docks are made of tough diamond tread plate design that assures a non-slip surface for greater safety and stops that lock the board firmly in place, for easy loading. Find out which “tough dock leveler” is the right choice for your application.
CHOOSE THE BEST TRUCK RESTRAINT
At Chalfant finding the right dock enclosure for your application just got easier. Whether its a dock seal, hybrid dock seal, flexible dock shelter, rigid dock shelter or or rail shelter, we can help guide you in making the right selection for your application.
Proper Loading Dock Equipment Selection
Contact us today for help you with proper loading dock equipment selection for your loading dock equipment application. We can help you in properly select and specify dock seals, dock shelters, rail shelters, dock levelers; hydraulic dock levelers and mechanical dock levelers, truck restraints, and your loading dock equipment needs, to meet your unique needs.
