Dock Lift Table for Different Loading Heights

At a public-sector facility, goods are delivered via an outdoor loading ramp. As different types of delivery vehicles are regularly used, a dock lift table was needed to make goods receiving easier.

The dock lift table needed to accommodate the unloading of different delivery vehicles, from vans to lorries with or without tail lifts. This required compensating for the varying height differences between the vehicle loading beds and the loading ramp.

As the lift table would be used permanently outdoors, a weather-resistant design and suitable safety measures for operating personnel were also required.

Janzen Lifttechnik installed a dock lift table with a load capacity of 4,000 kg, a platform size of 2,500 × 2,500 mm and a lifting height of 1,500 mm. This allows different loading heights to be accommodated. The segmented loading flaps bridge the gap between the vehicle and the platform and can be adjusted to suit different vehicle widths.

For permanent outdoor use, the platform and base frame are hot-dip galvanised. The electrical components have an IP65 protection rating.

Safety features include a welded wire mesh guard to prevent access beneath the platform, a safety gate structure to prevent falls at the upper stop, and guardrails along the sides of the platform. The lift table is operated directly from the platform.

The dock lift table allows both vans and lorries, with or without tail lifts, to be unloaded at the same loading ramp. Different loading heights and vehicle widths can be accommodated without the need for separate unloading areas.