Hydraulic Dock Leveler

Hydraulic dock levelers are operated with the push of a button on a control panel, no longer requiring the operator to manually use a pull-chain. Instead, the operator uses a control or a button to raise and lower the leveler and extend or store the lip.Quite simply, a dock leveller bridges the gap between a docked vehicle and the loading bay to ensure smooth and safe loading and unloading.A dock leveler works by bridging the gap between a loading dock and a vehicle. This equipment can handle extremely heavy load capacities and is more durable for heavy use. The main types of levelers have essentially the same function but operate slightly differently to meet different industry needs.The difference between a hydraulic and mechanical dock leveler is obvious on the surface – the hydraulic leveler works automatically with the push of a button, while the mechanical leveler is activated with a pull chain. The most important is the cost of ownership.