Overview
Hot dip galvanizing, while a premium option, has a clear place in the industry. For coastal locations where salt air causes accelerated corrosion, or for cold room and refrigerated loading bay installations where condensation is constant, galvanizing can add 10 to 20 years to the service life of a dockleveller.
Most Dock-Rite models can be manufactured in galvanized form, but this requires a specialist construction method to prevent distortion in the zinc tank.
✓ Extends service life by 10–20 years
✓ Eliminates rust and corrosion in coastal environments
✓ Essential for cold room and refrigerated bay installations
✓ Available on most Dock-Rite airbag, hydraulic, and telescopic models
✓ Specialist construction prevents zinc-tank distortion
✓ Long-term cost saving vs regular repainting and corrosion repair
✓ Suitable for outdoor and exposed dock installations
✓ Compatible with all standard optional extras
When to Specify Galvanizing
- Coastal and harbour facilities
- Cold rooms and refrigerated loading bays
- Outdoor installations exposed to weather
- High-moisture industrial environments
- Fish processing and seafood facilities
- Mining sites near the coast
- Sites with on-site chemical or fertilizer storage
- Long-term assets with 20+ year expected life
Contact our team to discuss whether galvanizing is appropriate for your application. Not all dock configurations are suitable and we will advise accordingly.
