"DECK FLEX" - FIXED REAR HINGE design dock levelers require the entire deck to flex to accommodate height tolerances from trucks that back in unevenly or with uneven load distribution, etc.

What are the many and multiple benefits of constant "deck flex"?

Possible effects to the loading dock leveler,
• Dock leveler deck dising
• Beam and weld separation
• Deck fatigue
• Bent Lip(s)
• Expensive maintenance
• Equipment downtime

Possible effects to materials handling equipment,
• Steering system damage
• Forklift tire chunking

Maintained tilt Extends Dock Leveler Life

Dock levelers from Blue Giant with Maintained tilt allow for smooth forklift entry and exit during loading and unloading, compensating for truck and/or trailer canting of 4”. Dock leveler lip maintains a constant flush and level contact, during fork truck entry and exit from truck/trailer. Rear hinge allows for a smooth level exit and entry into building during loading and unloading. Maintained tilt reduces point loading on the dock leveler lip, reducing the possiblity of bent lips and prevents forklift steering and tire damage.

Maintained tilt Advantages

+ Reduce point loading to the deck & lip
+ Reduce deck fatigue and stresses
+ Reduce fork lift damage
+ Reduces dock transition jolts
+ Design extends dock equipment life