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Dockboards

Dockboard Overview

Dockboards provide an efficient and low cost way of loading and unloading vehicles from a loading dock, typically by means of fork lift truck.

Dockboards are stand-alone products, requiring no installation, and therefore cause no disruption to the existing dock.

For lighter duty applications please see our range of Dockplates.

Standard Dock Board Features:

  • built-in treadplate antislip finish
  • manufactured from high tensile aluminium (beware of cheap, lower grade imitations)
  • crowned and bevelled for smooth operation
  • steel safety side curbs painted red.
  • one pair of locking legs to locate between vehicle and loading dock, to prevent movement
  • bend point 230mm in from the end of the plate; for compliance with BS EN 1398:2009 which calls for a minimum of 100mm engagement onto the vehicle bed.
  • when used to access vehicles below dock height, the majority of the plate must be positioned inside the vehicle.

Dock Board Options (Contact us for information/assistance):

  • fork truck lifting handles (FTH-1) for movement – recommended for all Dock boards.
  • additional set of fixed locking legs (FSL-1) for application where an excessive gap between vehicle and loading bay exists (150mm +).

Dock Board Gallery

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Dockboard lifting handles

Selecting the right Dock Board for your application:

  • Step 1: Establish the maximum height differential between vehicle floor level and dock. Note: The maximum recommended height differential is the maximum differential possible with the ramp at 7° (12.5%), the maximum possible is the absolute maximum the ramp will achieve whilst maintaining secure location/ positioning in the vehicle. Some equipment may require gradients less that 7 degrees for example manual or certain types of powered pallet trucks. Equipment with low underclearances may also require lower gradients or bespoke boards. If the height differential required is greater than a Dock board can achieve, it can be paired with a Dockboard Ramp.
  • Step 2: Select a Dock board width. What are you using it for? What width is required? In accordance with BS EN 1398:2009, the minimum width should be 700mm wider than the track width of the equipment being used, unless restricted by your loading facilities and measures are taken to prevent operator and equipment from falling.
  • Step 3: Determine the maximum total load. What are you using it for? What load will it carry? This determines whether a Dockplate or a Dockboard would be best for you.
  • Extras: Establish if any extra are required:
    • Fork Truck Lifting Handles (FTH-1), recommended for moving Dockboards weighing 40Kg or more.
    • Fixed Span Locking Legs (FSL-1), recommended if the gap between the vehicle and loading dock is greater than 150mm.

Our range of dockboards

Model Number Details Dimensions WxL mm Usable Width mm Height Differential (Max Possible) mm Height Differential (Max Recommended) mm Capacity (Total max load) Kg Weight Kg
6-5448 View 1370 x 1220 1270 180 125 2730 65
6-5460 View 1370 x 1520 1270 230 160 2730 80
6-6036 View 1520 x 910 1420 130 90 2730 52
6-6048 View 1520 x 1220 1420 180 125 2730 70
6-6060 View 1520 x 1520 1420 230 160 2730 86
6-6072 View 1520 x 1830 1390 280 200 2730 110
8-5448 View 1370 x 1220 1270 180 125 3640 68
8-5460 View 1370 x 1520 1270 230 160 3640 85
8-6036 View 1520 x 910 1420 130 90 3640 52
8-6048 View 1520 x 1220 1420 180 125 3640 73
8-6060 View 1520 x 1520 1420 230 160 3640 90
8-6072 View 1520 x 1830 1390 280 200 3640 115
10-6036 View 1520 x 910 1420 130 90 4550 62
10-6048 View 1520 x 1220 1420 180 125 4550 98
10-6060 View 1520 x 1520 1420 230 160 4550 110
10-6072 View 1520 x 1830 1390 280 200 4550 135
10-7236 View 1830 x 910 1730 130 90 4550 72
10-7248 View 1830 x 1220 1730 180 125 4550 95
10-7260 View 1830 x 1520 1730 230 160 4550 125
10-7272 View 1830 x 1830 1700 280 200 4550 155
12-6036 View 1520 x 910 1420 130 90 5450 62
12-6048 View 1520 x 1220 1420 180 125 5450 86
12-6060 View 1520 x 1520 1390 230 160 5450 115
12-6072 View 1520 x 1830 1390 280 200 5450 135
12-7236 View 1830 x 910 1730 130 90 5450 72
12-7248 View 1830 x 1220 1730 180 125 5450 100
12-7260 View 1830 x 1520 1700 230 160 5450 130
12-7272 View 1830 x 1830 1700 280 200 5450 155
14-6036 View 1520 x 910 1420 130 90 6360 65
14-6048 View 1520 x 1220 1420 180 125 6360 86
14-6060 View 1520 x 1520 1390 230 160 6360 115
14-6072 View 1520 x 1830 1370 280 200 6360 140
14-7236 View 1830 x 910 1730 130 90 6360 72
14-7248 View 1830 x 1220 1730 180 125 6360 100
14-7260 View 1830 x 1520 1700 230 160 6360 130
14-7272 View 1830 x 1830 1680 280 200 6360 160
FTH-1 View Fork Truck Lifting Handles
FSL-1 View Fixed Span Locking Legs

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