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Edge of Dock (Mini Dock)

A no-electricity, no-pit-work manual dockleveller for sites where vehicle and dock heights are closely matched — lowest installation cost, minimal civil work.

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Overview

The Dock-Rite Edge of Dock is the simplest and most cost-effective dockleveller solution available. It requires no electricity, no pit excavation, and no civil construction — the unit mounts onto the outside face of the loading dock.

✓ No electricity required — fully manual operation
✓ No pit or civil work required — lowest installation cost
✓ Mounts outside the building — no warehouse floor space lost
✓ Very low service and maintenance requirements
✓ Leaf bumpers protect unit from reversing vehicle impact
✓ 9,000 kg capacity for standard pallet operations
✓ Ideal for retrofit where pit construction is not viable
✓ Fast installation — minimal disruption to operations

Typical Applications

  • Rented premises where pit construction is not permitted
  • Retrofit where existing dock has no pit
  • Low-frequency loading docks
  • Consistent, closely matched vehicle heights
  • Temporary or relocatable dock installations
  • Small distribution and storage facilities
  • Budget-constrained installations
  • Replacement for damaged edge-of-dock units
SpecificationDetail
MakeDock-Rite
TypeEdge of Dock — Swing Lip
ModelEODSL 1500/550
Capacity9,000 kg
Lip length1,810mm
Lip total width600mm
Travel range100mm above / 100mm below neutral
PowerNone — fully manual
Civil workNone — mounts onto dock face

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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