Dock Plates
Dock Plates: Lightweight, Cost-Effective Solutions for Manual Loading
Efficient loading and unloading are critical to smooth warehouse operations, and dock plates provide a simple yet effective solution for bridging small gaps between trailers, docks, and other work surfaces. Designed for use with hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other non-powered loading equipment, dock plates create a stable transition point that helps prevent tripping hazards and load instability.
Unlike heavier dock boards, dock plates offer a lightweight, economical alternative for facilities that don’t require forklift access. Their aluminum construction provides durability while remaining easy to move, making them a preferred choice for applications where mobility and versatility are key.
Ideal Applications:
- Retail stores, warehouses, and distribution centers handling light-duty loading.
- Facilities using hand trucks and pallet jacks for loading and unloading.
- Temporary or portable loading situations where a quick setup is needed.
If your operation involves non-powered loading equipment and you need an affordable, easy-to-handle solution, dock plates are a reliable choice to enhance efficiency and workplace safety.
Model A-B – Standard Aluminum Dock Plate
- Capacity: Designed for low to medium-volume loading applications
- Applications: Ideal for use with pallet jacks, hand trucks, and dollies to bridge the gap between docks and trailers. Not suitable for forklifts or powered equipment.
- Features and Benefits:
- Constructed from high-grade diamond deck aluminum for durability.
- Locking legs ensure secure positioning during use.
- 11” lip provides a smooth transition between surfaces.
- Hand cutouts for easy manual handling.
- Optional EZ-Roll Handles available for improved maneuverability.
- Manufacturing time: 1 working day (2 days with EZ Rolls).
- ANSI Compliance: Manufactured and tested in compliance with ANSI Standard MH30.2.
Model SL – Spring-Loaded Aluminum Dock Plate
- Capacity: Ranges from 2,313 lbs. to 4,720 lbs.
- Applications: Specifically designed for hand trucks and dollies, commonly used in the bakery, beverage, and snack distribution industries. Not for use with powered equipment.
- Features and Benefits:
- Vertically stored for convenience, easily actuated by hand or foot.
- Reduces manual handling strain and improves workflow efficiency.
- Optional kick plate covers and traction tape available for enhanced safety.
- Site-Specific Design: Each SL Plate is custom-built based on a completed site survey worksheet.
- Manufacturing time: 5 working days.
- ANSI Compliance: Manufactured and tested in compliance with ANSI Standard MH30.2.
Model AWL – Gas Cylinder Aluminum Ramp
- Capacity: 1,453 lbs. to 4,720 lbs.
- Applications: Specifically designed for industrial, medical, and specialty gas cylinder transport and distribution.
- Features and Benefits:
- 3/8” aluminum diamond plate construction provides strength while remaining lightweight for easy handling.
- Designed to bridge the 3-inch height differential between steel cylinder pallets and the dock/warehouse floor.
- Prevents damage to cylinders and warehouse floors by eliminating uncontrolled rolling and impact.
- Improves safety by reducing the risk of personnel injury and property damage.
- ANSI Compliance: Manufactured and tested in compliance with ANSI Standard MH30.2.
Model AWC – Gas Cylinder Aluminum Ramp (Size-Specific)
- Capacity: Up to 4,720 lbs. (Size-specific models available)
- Applications: Designed for industrial, medical, and specialty gas cylinder transport, offering an alternative to the AWL model with size variations for different needs.
- Features and Benefits:
- 3/8” aluminum diamond plate for durability and strength.
- Lightweight design for easy handling and maneuverability.
- Minimizes risk of damage to gas cylinders and warehouse flooring.
- Enhances worker safety by preventing uncontrolled rolling and accidental drops.
- ANSI Compliance: Manufactured and tested in compliance with ANSI Standard MH30.2.
Aluminum dock plates provide a lightweight, durable, and cost-effective solution for facilities that rely on hand trucks, pallet jacks, and manual loading operations. Whether you need a standard dock plate, a spring-loaded model, or a specialized gas cylinder ramp, these solutions enhance workplace safety, efficiency, and load handling.
Contact W.W. Cannon today to find the right aluminum dock plate for your specific needs!
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