Hydraulic dock levelers are push-button activated and have the highest capacity available.

They utilize fully powered raise and lip extension functions with hydraulic cylinders and individual or multi-unit hydraulic pump and motor stations. They’re also the safest loading dock choice, as these levelers contain in-line velocity fuses to prevent free fall in a truck pull-out situation.

Poweramp mechanical dock levelers are an economical solution for basic applications, while still providing strength and durability. These levelers use a pull chain activation to raise the deck. The operator then simply walks the deck back down to the bed of a trailer or to a stored position. Poweramp mechanical levelers are equipped with a Lip Drive positive lip extension and an extended range, hold down mechanism for extreme float conditions.

Air-powered dock levelers are an economical alternative to hydraulic levelers, but are still operated with a push-button activation for ease of use. They have a mid-range capacity with an air bag or bellows system used to raise and lower the deck. The CentraAir® uses compressed air and doesn’t require any electricity in the dock pit.

Vertical storing dock levelers are hydraulically operated and offer unmatched environmental control for customers with food storage or temperature sensitive applications. By storing in the vertical position, the VS Series allows the overhead door to form a perfect seal to the pit floor. VS Series levelers also offer improved cleanliness, overhead door protection, increased security, improved productivity, and easy maintenance.

Edge-of-dock levelers are a great solution for select applications. They mount directly to the dock face and provide a recommended working range of +/-3” and a maximum operating range of +/-5” above or below dock. The units are offered with either mechanical or hydraulic operation.