Overview
The Dock-Rite Airbag Dockleveller has become the dockleveller of choice in warehousing across Southern Africa. Unlike hydraulic systems, it uses an integral blower motor as a low-pressure, high-volume air source — eliminating hydraulic oil, spillage risk, and associated maintenance overhead. Standard at 10 ton with models to 15 ton and beyond, it is particularly popular in food industry environments where hydraulic contamination is unacceptable.
Why Choose Airbag Over Hydraulic?
Typical Applications
- Food manufacturing and cold chain logistics
- General warehousing and distribution centres
- Pharmaceutical and chemical facilities
- Retail distribution hubs
- Container and intermodal terminals
- Sites requiring single-phase electrical supply
- High-frequency loading dock operations
- FMCG and consumer goods facilities
Standard Sizes
Custom sizes manufactured on request. Contact our team for non-standard pit dimensions or high-capacity requirements.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity options | 10 ton, 12 ton, 15 ton |
| Standard lengths | 2825mm / 3420mm |
| Standard widths | 2110mm / 1810mm |
| Pit depth | 500mm |
| Deck plate | 6×7.6 checker plate (thicker plate available for higher capacities) |
| Deck ribs | 9 support ribs |
| Lip thickness | 16mm heavy duty |
| Air system | Locally manufactured airbag using imported materials |
| Power supply | 220V / 1Ph / 50Hz / 20 amps |
| Safety legs | Below horizontal |
| Toe guards | Heavy duty |
Technical Drawings & Documents
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.
