Aluminum Dock Boards with Steel Side Curbs
Bolted locking legs can be reversed for refrigeration truck applications
Aluminum diamond plate used for positive traction and safety
Lightweight aluminum makes for easy portablity
The resilience of aluminum is combined with the durability and strength of steel
Beveled edges for easy loading and unloading
Custom sizes available on special order
Options include lifting chains
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Advantages of Aluminum Dock Plates: Light weight - Usually moved by hand - Relatively inexpensive.
Disadvantages of Aluminum Dock Plates: Damages easily if overloaded - Not suitable for motorized traffic.
Dock Plate and Dock Board Sizing
Dock board and dock plate width is determined by the size of equipment used to load and unload and the width of the largest load. When in doubt, choose the wider board or plate to ensure safer operation. Side curbs reduce the useable width of boards and must be considered in choosing the correct width. Dock board and dock plate length is determined by the desired maximum slope of the ramp into and out of the truck from the dock. Each type of equipment used has characteristics to consider relative to the maximum desired slope:
Hand Pallet Trucks - Max. slope 6%
Electric Fork Trucks - Max. slope 10%
Gas Fork Trucks - Max. slope 15%
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