Rite-Hite
Dock leveler helps to improve security at loading docks
The RHV-4100 Vertical-Storing Hydraulic Dock Leveler (photo) protects workers from injury and improves efficiency and security at loading docks. With this interior dock configuration, trucks back up to the loading dock with their doors closed. Once they are secured at the dock, the trailer’s security seal is broken and the doors are then opened into the buiding. This allows for faster loading and unloading, and helps to increase the security of the facility. The RHV functions as a “power-up/power-down unit,” so operation requires constant pressure on the controls. Removing pressure from the “raise” or “lower” buttons immediately stops movement of the leveler. It includes an automatic safety stop that is activated when personnel movement is detected in the leveler pit area during operation. — Rite-Hite Corp., Milwaukee, Wis.