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Safety Barrier / Forklift Catch Dockleveller

Prevents forklifts going over the dock edge when parked — the 16mm steel lip extends above the deck as a full-time safety barrier, flush with the deck when the unit is in use.

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Overview

The Dock-Rite Safety Barrier Dockleveller directly addresses one of the most serious causes of forklift fatalities: dock edge falls. In the stored/parked position, the 16mm steel lip extends above the deck as a full-height barrier. When deployed for loading, the lip automatically returns flush with the deck.

✓ 16mm steel plate safety barrier — extremely strong and effective
✓ Automatically becomes a barrier when dockleveller is parked
✓ Automatically flush with deck when deployed for loading
✓ No separate barrier installation or operator management required
✓ Patented Crash Resistant Lip Mechanism available
✓ Proprietary Easy Clean Lip Hinge System as standard
✓ 200mm barrier height above deck in parked position
✓ Complements dock safety management and site risk assessments

Typical Applications

  • Warehouses with documented dock-edge incidents
  • Sites where dock safety is a compliance requirement
  • High-traffic docks with multiple operators
  • Sites operating night shifts with reduced supervision
  • Any facility requiring passive dock edge protection
  • Cold stores with reduced visibility
  • DCs with new or rotating forklift operators
  • Sites with a formal health and safety programme
SpecificationDetail
TypeDock-Rite Electro-Hydraulic Swing Lip
Capacity10,000 kg – 15,000 kg
Standard lengths2825mm / 3420mm
Standard widths2110mm / 1810mm
Pit depth500mm
Barrier height200mm above deck level (parked position)
Barrier material16mm thick steel plate
Lip operationAutomatic by gravity — flush when extended
Below dockYes

Crash Resistant Lip Mechanism

Spring-loaded patented mechanism absorbs vehicle impact — minimises damage.

Truck Guides

Ground-fixed alignment guides for safe and accurate truck reversing.

Vehicle Restraints / Dock Chocks

Prevents premature vehicle departure during loading operations.

Galvanized Finish

For coastal or cold storage environments requiring extra corrosion resistance.

Extra Heavy Duty Leaf Bumpers

Long-lasting laminated conveyor belt bumpers for high-traffic loading bays.

Freestanding Base Frame / Dock Pod

For retrofit or rented premises where pit installation is not possible.

Dual Swing Arm Dock Light

LED illumination for trailer interiors during loading operations.

Dock Gap Brushes

Seals the gap between dock face and vehicle for climate and dust control.

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