Selecting Dock Leveler Capacity
Loading Dock Capacity
There are three forms of leveler capacity that are used for dock levelers; static capacity, roll-over capacity and dynamic capacity.
Static Capacity
There are three forms of leveler capacity that are used for dock levelers; static capacity, roll-over capacity and dynamic capacity.
Roll-Over Capacity
Roll-over capacity is the gross amount of weight that can be roll-over a dock leveler, the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), which is the maximum weight of the fork truck plus the maximum lifting capacity.
Dynamic Capacity
Dynamic capacity is the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), speed and grade of entry to and from the truck. Roll-over and dynamic are similar, but dynamic is more real world application based.
A simple guideline to capacity is to take the GVW and multiply that by 2, for light to normal use (i.e. 8,000 lb. forklift gross weight plus 4,000 lb. gross weight equals the GVW of 12,000 lbs. multiplied by 2 equals 24,000 lbs.). If lift attachments are used on the fork truck it must be included in the weight of the fork truck and a higher multiplier must be used, the same is true if using a three-wheel fork truck, greater grade of incline/decline of the dock leveler or turning on a dock leveler. Our representatives can assist you with selecting the right capacity for your clients use.
Loading Dock Planning
- Loading Dock Design
- Loading Dock Safety
- Loading Dock Apron Space
- Loading Dock Truck Bays
- Loading Dock Types
- Loading Dock Approach
- Loading Dock Truck Types
- Loading Dock Height
- Loading Dock Door Sizes
- Dock Seal & Dock Shelter Selection Criteria
- Dock Seal & Shelter Selection Guide
- Selecting Dock Leveler Capacity
- Selecting Dock Leveler Size
- Selecting Loading Dock Bumpers
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.
