A rolling door is a coiling door typically used in commercial and industrial applications. It’s constructed of full hard galvanized grade 80 steel slats that interlock to form a strong and continuous curtain.

Aluminum Transfer Grille (ATG) Overview Transfer Grilles offer the largest free area possible with the option of a sight-proof or light-proof core. Transfer grilles are designed for use in doors and partitions to allow for smooth transfer of air between spaces.

If you need a high speed grille, the 300 high performance grille has fast opening speeds of up to 24″ per second and closes at 12″ per second. This maximizes productivity, smooths traffic flow and reduces downtime in high traffic applications.

Sliding gate moves on a rail, that is usually fixed on the ground. Unlike the regular swing gates, these gates move in a horizontal direction. You can choose from a manual sliding gate design or automated systems, which work on a motor and a transmitter which controls the gate movements

 Swing gates are gates that open and close automatically with the help of electronic, hydraulic or mechanical devices called swing gate operators. Swing gates reduce the need for humans to open and close the gate, and are increasingly becoming a mainstay in shared facilities, such as airport terminals. 

Sliding Grille (Sliding grilles provide a stylish security solution, and simple side stacking in situation that don’t allow overhead stacking of rolling grilles. American Door’s sliding grilles use top hung curtain and adjustable height roller assemblies in an extruded aluminum track, eliminating floor track)

Swinging Doors are typically used for directional, or one-way, pedestrian traffic. Use one door as “In” and another as “Out” to control traffic flow. Sliding Doors can also be used to control one-way traffic flow.

Channel reinforced steel sheets and filled with insulation materials such as polystyrene, kraft honeycomb, or polyurethane. Standard metal doors are 1-3/4″ thick and are prime coat painted. What is the difference in a hollow door and a steel door? The higher the gauge, the thinner the steel.

Mechanical levelers

Mechanical dock levelers are easy to operate, durable, reliable and incur zero energy costs.

Vertical dock levelers

This option is designed for cleanliness and temperature controlled environments and is activated hydraulically.

Air levelers
Air dock levelers are operated using an air-powered system. If you are considering an air powered dock leveler, you may want to opt for a hydraulic leveler instead, which is considered safer, has a less expensive installation process, is easier to clean and is available with more customization options.

Edge of dock levelers

Used in low capacity, low frequency settings, where a dock plate cannot offer the performance or ergonomics.

Roll Off Stop Lip dock levelers

Designed to stop the forklift drifting too close to the edge and falling off of the leveler.

hydraulic levelers

Hydraulic Dock Levelers are designed to provide superior product value through prolonged, trouble-free performance. Convenient push button activation and proven hydraulic technology increase the efficiency and safety of the loading/unloading process. Pentalift HD Series Hydraulic Dock Levelers provide superior performance in high frequency loading/unloading, heavy load and abusive environment applications.

Here are a few criteria that you will want to take into account:

Your specific needs

Each operation will place different demands on a dock leveler. It is essential to make sure you pick the right leveler for your individual requirements. You’ll need to take into account the type of vehicles that will use your dock or the type of loading bay. Things to consider are frequency of use and load capacities and trailer dimensions.

Safety first

Health and safety is for most organizations a top priority, and you’ll need to be aware of safety when selecting dock levelers. The leveler covers the gap between the dock and trailer that is crossed by forklifts many times each year. Ensure the leveler you choose covers safety in four key areas: vacant dock drop-off protection, free-fall protection, protecting cross traffic against gaps in the floor, and protection of personnel during routine leveler maintenance.

Maintenance costs

There is more to consider than just the initial cost of the leveler you choose. Maintenance costs should also be considered. Try to ascertain the availability of spares and look for an uncomplicated design.  Above all check the quality of construction. Not all levelers are equal and quality varies widely.

Reliability and durability

It is important to get maximum reliability from your dock leveler. Therefore you should consider your individual application to ensure the equipment you finally choose meets the challenge. At first glance structural differences between models may not be obvious. Therefore when evaluating equipment, you should look closely for stability, strength, design and quality of construction.

Following these simple steps will go a long way in helping you choose the right leveler for your business application. We install dock bumpers and truck restraints too.

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