Hydraulic Dock Leveller
Designed and manufactured in China by Lynxcool Industrial Refrigeration Co., Ltd., the Hydraulic Dock Leveller bridges the height difference between the building's loading platform and the truck or trailer bed, creating a smooth ramp that allows forklifts, pallet trucks, and pedestrians to efficiently and safely load and unload pallets onto vehicles. The platform panel is raised and lowered via a hydraulic scissor or cantilever mechanism driven by an electro-hydraulic power unit, allowing for precise adjustment to accommodate the height of each vehicle and eliminating the dangers and slowness caused by manual bridging platforms due to height mismatches.
Why Choose Lynxcool?
For 15 years, Lynxcool has focused on designing and manufacturing Hydraulic Dock Levellers in China, serving over 30 countries with more than 5,000 installations worldwide. We not only sell equipment but also provide customized, high-performance loading and unloading solutions to effectively reduce costs, improve efficiency, and ensure safety. We manufacture all components in our ISO 9001-certified factory, guaranteeing product consistency, reliability, and excellent cost-effectiveness.
Key Advantages
1. Save 20-35% compared to European brands: Made in China, CE certified, meets the same heavy-duty standards, but at a significantly lower price than European brands. Ideal for multi-loading platform projects looking to reduce procurement costs.
2. Our loading and unloading platforms are designed for cryogenic environments, equipped with cryogenic hydraulic fluid, seals, and motors as standard, eliminating the need for expensive upgrades.
3. Rated for over 200,000 full-load cycles, featuring a reinforced steel platform, heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders, and a sealed power unit, designed to handle 50-200 cycles per day in busy warehouses.
4. We offer complete solutions—including levelers, loading platform seals/protective covers, loading platform doors, and cushioning pads—ensuring perfect compatibility and simplifying the procurement/installation process.
5. Each Hydraulic Dock Leveller undergoes a 110% full-load test (200 cycles) before shipment and comes with a test certificate and CE certification.
Technical Parameters
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Value / Range |
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Platform Width (standard) |
1,800 mm / 2,000 mm / 2,200 mm / 2,500 mm |
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Platform Length (standard) |
2,000 mm / 2,500 mm / 3,000 mm |
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Dynamic Load Rating |
6,000 kg / 8,000 kg / 10,000 kg / 12,000 kg |
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Working Height Range (above dock) |
+300 mm to −200 mm (total 500 mm standard range) |
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Working Height Range (extended) |
+400 mm to −300 mm (total 700 mm; option) |
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Lip Length |
400 mm / 500 mm / 600 mm (project-dependent) |
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Lip Operation |
Hydraulic automatic extension and retraction |
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Deck Surface |
Chequer-plate steel; hot-dip galvanised or painted; non-slip pattern |
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Deck Material |
Structural steel; minimum 8 mm chequer plate on main deck |
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Hydraulic Mechanism |
Cantilever (standard); scissor lift (option for deep pit) |
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Hydraulic Power Unit |
Electric motor + hydraulic pump; integral oil reservoir; solenoid valves |
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Motor Power |
1.5 kW / 2.2 kW / 3.0 kW (load and height range dependent) |
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Motor Voltage |
380 V / 3-phase / 50 Hz (220 V single-phase option for small units) |
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Control |
Push-button panel (UP / DOWN / LIP); weatherproof IP65 enclosure |
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Safety — Velocity Fuse |
Hydraulic velocity fuse on cylinder; prevents uncontrolled descent on hose failure |
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Safety — Maintenance Prop |
Mechanical prop locks platform at maximum height for safe underside access |
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Safety — Toe Guard |
Hinged steel toe guard on both sides of platform; prevents foot entry under deck |
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Safety — Lip Return |
Lip automatically retracts to vertical (road position) when truck departs |
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Pit Dimensions (typical 2,000×2,500 mm) |
Pit length: platform length + 200 mm; pit width: platform width + 200 mm; pit depth: 400–550 mm |
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Operating Temperature |
−30°C to +50°C (cold store rated hydraulic oil standard) |
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Surface Finish |
Hot-dip galvanised (standard); epoxy paint over primer (option) |
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Certification |
CE marking; GB/T 16178 compliant; ISO 9001 production |
Where can this product be used?
1. Cold Storage and Frozen Distribution Centers: The Hydraulic Dock Leveller works with our loading platform seals/canopies to minimize cold air loss, shorten loading and unloading times, and withstand temperatures as low as -30°C. This is crucial for improved energy efficiency and temperature control.
2. Food and Pharmaceutical Warehouses: Hygienic, corrosion-resistant hot-dip galvanized platforms meet GDP standards for pharmaceutical cold chains, safely handling fragile or high-value goods.
3. Logistics and E-commerce Hubs: High cycle durability, suitable for multi-platform operations, compatible with remote monitoring, and capable of stable 24/7 operation.
4.Heavy Industry and Beverage Industry: Load capacity from 10,000 to 12,000 kg, reinforced platforms, and a wider height range, suitable for bulk containers, heavy machinery, and large vehicles.
FAQ
Q: How do I choose the appropriate rated load?
A: Please select based on the heaviest axle load of your forklift. Pallet trucks are rated at 6,000 kg, standard counterbalance forklifts at 8,000-10,000 kg, and heavy-duty forklifts at 12,000 kg. Our engineering team will confirm based on your project.
Q: What size pit do I need?
A: Standard pit: Length = Platform length + 200 mm; Width = Platform width + 200 mm; Depth = 400-550 mm. We will provide your civil engineering contractor with a detailed pit layout drawing.
Q: Does the Hydraulic Dock Leveller require a loading platform seal?
A: Yes, for cold storage! It significantly reduces cold air loss. We offer loading platform seals/awnings that perfectly match your Hydraulic Dock Leveller and loading platform openings.
Q: What maintenance is required?
A: Change the hydraulic oil every two years/5000 cycles. Replace the filter element at the same time as changing the hydraulic oil. Inspect the seals annually. We provide a complete maintenance plan.
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