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U-Series mechanical dock leveler Available in 30,000, 35,000, 40,000 and 45,000 lb (13,636, 15,909, 18,144 and 20,455 kg) Rated Capacities Maximize Your Options At the Loading Dock SAFETY FEATURES A Maintenance strut supports both deck and lip for safe under-deck maintenance and inspections B Yieldable lip safely collapses if struck while extended C Hold-down assembly matches dock movement with trailer suspension D Heavy-duty springs have a lifetime warranty E F E Ergonomic soft-pull chain requires only 3 lbs (1.4 kg) of force to deploy the deck Mechanical fall-safe legs limit platform free-fall ANSI MH30.1 (2007) Approved The Blue Giant U-Series mechanical dock leveler is easy to use: simply pull the release chain and let the heavy duty main lift springs go into action. The deck rises up and the lip extends smoothly to the locked position. Then ‘walk’ the deck down to the truck bed and begin loading or unloading. Powerful Hold-Down System The U-Series mechanical dock leveler’s hold-down system is controlled by a 45,000 PSI precision-milled steel ratchet with 13 deep grooves and four pawls, offering strong locking capability. During loading and unloading, the friction disk brake enables the deck to seamlessly match the trailer height, minimizing cross-docking bounce. The increased contact surface with the disk brake creates even wear on the brake pads and results in greater hold while reducing maintenance requirements. Structural Integrity U-beam channels are welded to the underside of the deck at dynamic impact points, preventing ‘dishing’ and prolonging the life of the dock leveler. The continuous one-piece headboard intensifies the strength of the deck’s front structure. A single lip hinge pin enables a stronger distributed load. © 2012 Blue Giant Equipment Corporation Deck Flex Advantage Ideal for normal loading conditions, the fixed rear hinge design allows the deck to flex up to 4" (101mm) when under load to ensure full-width contact between the lip and the truck bed. The hinge remains flush with the floor to eliminate pinch points and cross traffic obstruction. Designed with Safety in Mind If a truck leaves the dock unexpectedly or slides free of the lip plate, mechanical fall-safe legs prevent platform free-fall, minimizing the risk of worker injury and equipment damage. Additional features are depicted above.

U-Series mechanical dock leveler ADVANCE to the NEXT LEVEL ASSURED MOTION FLOAT INCREASED SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE OPTIONS For high-volume operations with more demanding usage levels, Blue Giant offers assured motion float, a 4" (101 mm) maintained deck tilt, as an optional alternative to the standard fixed rear hinge. The floating action enables fullwidth contact between the lip and truck bed, preventing damage to forklift tires and cargo as well as lessening the jarring motion that can cause back and neck injury to forklift drivers. With assured motion float, the dock leveler can...