Vertical Dock Levelers Vertical Dock Levelers



Vertical Dock Levelers


Completing All-Rite's extensive dock leveler product line is the Model VS Vertical Storing Dock Leveler.

Vertical storing dock levelers eliminate obstructions in pit and allow trucks to back against the building without opening trailer doors until in position against dock, protecting trailer contents.

The dock leveler is stored in the vertical position behind the overhead door allowing for a complete, energy efficient seal thus minimizing heating and cooling loss.



Highlights

  • I-Beam Construction
  • Rated Capacities:  30,000 to 50,000 lb. (13,636 to 22,727 kg.)
  • Comes complete with hydraulic lip and deck cylinders.

Model VS Vertical Storing Dock Leveler Model "VS" Features
The VS Dock Leveler is a designed to save time and money. The VS is specially designed for use in climate controlled applications where the overhead door must be kept closed when not in use.

The dock leveler is stored in the vertical position behind the overhead door allowing for a complete, energy efficient seal thus minimizing heating and cooling loss.




The VS Series Dock Leveler includes a "controlled lowering" hydraulic system - the dock attendant must push and hold a pushbutton to lower the unit. The power pack provides a "hydraulic float" to allow the dock to move up and down during load transfers.

All-Rite's VS Series can efficiently service a wide range of transporter vehicles including refrigerated trailers. The open style continuous pit design is easier to form, reduces construction costs and greatly simplifies cleaning and maintenance.


Features:

  • Full length I-beam deck support
  • Wide flange 6” x 4” (152 mm x 102 mm) structural I-beams reinforce the checker deck
  • 16” (406 mm) long solid steel checkered lip controlled by double-acting cylinder
  • Independently controlled hydraulic deck and lip cylinders
  • One piece headboard and full width piano style hinge provides unsurpassed strength to the lip and hinge area
  • Mechanical lock for added security when unit is in stored position
  • NEMA12 oil and dust resistant control station
  • Individual buttons for up, lip, down and reset functions
  • Constant pressure style down button ensures controlled lowering during operation
  • Remote 1 HP power pack available in all common single phase voltages; includes TEFC motor with overload protection
  • Inverted deck cylinder and power pack connection reduces maintenance by eliminating
    hydraulic hose flexing
  • 10” (254 mm) cast-in-place rear anchor channel
  • 3” (76 mm) run-off guards are standard
  • Molded rubber bumpers (2)


Model "VS" Benefits

  • Deck support is provided by wide flange 6" X 4" (152mm X 102mm) structural I-Beams welded at dynamic impact points. Continuous single piece headboard increases strength across the front of the deck.
  • The Lip Hinge is a full width design to maximize strength and to withstand the dynamic forces. The deck hinge is fixed full width piano-style hinge which is fastened to a 10" cast-in-place rear anchor channel.
  • The VS comes with a mechanical safety lock for added security when not in use.
  • The controls consist of individual constant pressure pushbuttons for UP, LIP, DOWN and RESET functions mounted on a remote NEMA 12 , oil and dust resistant control box.
  • The VS is powered by a 1 HP power pack (TEFC) equipped with a motor that has overload protection and comes available in all common single-phase voltages.
  • The VS provides a working load range of 12" (305mm) above and 6" (152mm) below normal cross traffic level.
  • High Visibility safety striping alerts personnel when the dock leveler is in the extended (raised) position above cross traffic