This type of dock lift table is designed to compensate for height differences between vehicles and ramps during loading and unloading. Its features are specifically tailored to ensure a safe and efficient loading process.

Typical features and equipment:

• Loading flaps: Loading flaps bridge the gap between the lift table platform and the vehicle. They also compensate for height changes caused by the vehicle’s or lift table’s suspension during loading and unloading.
• Portal: A portal acts as a fall protection barrier when the platform is in the lowered position. When the platform is at the upper stop, the portal can be easily passed through. However, if the effective stroke exceeds 1,600 mm, this type of fall protection cannot be used. In such cases, a permanently installed landing door on the ramp is required.
• Platform railings: Since personnel are allowed to ride on dock lift tables, platform railings with a minimum height of 1,100 mm ensure operator safety. Depending on whether the lift table needs to be crossed in its lowered position, the railings can be designed as removable, bolted or permanently welded structures.
• Underrun protection: For lift tables used outdoors, corrugated wire mesh is often employed. This is installed on all accessible platform sides. When the lift table is positioned in front of a ramp, one narrow side and both long sides are equipped with underrun protection.

The dock lift table type 2 is the ideal solution for bridging height differences between street and ramp levels. This type is frequently used, particularly for material handling with hand pallet trucks or as a connecting solution between two buildings.

The equipment of this dock lift table is similar to that of type 1, which is designed for vehicle loading and unloading, but with one crucial difference:
Instead of loading flaps, which are specifically used for vehicle unloading, type 2 features an electromechanically secured access door.

The type 3 dock lift table is the ideal solution for loading goods directly from hall level onto a vehicle — particularly in situations where no fixed loading dock is available.

The dock lift table shown was specifically designed for indoor use and is perfect for transporting large and bulky goods, such as furniture. Since this dock lift table is freestanding and lacks fixed boundaries like walls, it is equipped with the following safety features:

1. Drive-over plates: Segmented loading flaps are installed on one narrow side of the platform. These bridge the gap between the lift table and the vehicle’s loading area, enabling safe and easy loading and unloading.
2. Platform railings with access door: Railings protect operators from falling on both narrow sides of the platform. One long side is equipped with an electromechanically secured platform door. If the lift table needs to be crossed in its lowered position, the railings can be easily removed. This plug-in solution provides maximum flexibility.
3. Underrun protection: Since the lift table is freestanding, underrun protection is installed on all four sides. This prevents people or objects from accidentally entering beneath the platform.