When it comes to loading docks, Welch Equipment Company offers a complete array of products, accessories and services to keep your warehouse running smoothly. Welch supplies a wide range of hydraulic dock levelers from the industry’s top manufacturers. Improve your loading dock equipment by deploying the latest in industrial and safety design standards. Our company offers a variety of dock leveler options, including:
Hydraulic Dock Leveler
Made for high capacity conditions, hydraulic levelers are workhorses that can survive years of constant lift truck and pallet truck use. These types of units are a safe, efficient, high speed alternative for commercial dock levelers. Hydraulic levelers are the most common equipment in around the clock customer environments that turn many trucks per dock each day. Although they’re more costly than other types of levelers at the outset, maintenance and repair work expenses will typically be significantly lower than other options over the useful life of the leveler.
Mechanical Dock Leveler
Mechanical dock leveler systems are hand operated, meaning that they don’t provide the same level of efficiency and safety protection of a hydraulic system. These products depend on a spring mechanism as opposed to hydraulic pumps. They’re easy to operate and fairly sturdy, although they do demand more regular maintenance.
Air Powered Dock Leveler
Air driven dock levelers give customers a “middle of the road” alternative, more dependable than mechanical units and less costly than hydraulic devices. They use an inflatable air capsule that lifts and lowers the deck surface. The bag is expanded or contracted at the push of a button. These solutions are not as fast as hydraulic alternatives, but are suitable for severe conditions like frigid temperatures and corrosive chemicals. Although relatively inexpensive to maintain, renewing worn-out air bags can be costly.
Edge of Dock
Edge of dock levelers are stand-alone devices affixed to the top of the vertical dock face outside of the door. Although they offer a smaller plate travel range than pit levelers, they feature relatively simple installation and a lower cost. They are a suitable and safe alternative if there is minimal variation in vehicle/trailer height.
Dock Equipment Installation
Replacement: if you need to update your dock levelers, Welch has a full catalog of modular equipment options and parts, in addition to pit-kits designed for whatever type of levelers you choose. We also offer full service on site removal and replacement of your existing dock levelers.
New Construction: for new building plans, we can help with loading dock design and product selection for your new location. In addition, we can direct pit construction and equipment installation at your site. Also ask us about doors, storage systems, conveyors and accessories!
Dock Equipment Service
Routine maintenance is crucial for the safety and uninterrupted operation of your loading dock. Welch Equipment has a team of highly trained specialists prepared to to help with any maintenance tasks that arise. We also offer emergency repair service and on-call assistance if you have a critical leveler or industrial door problem.
Dock Levelers Near Me
If you’d like to learn more about installing, selecting servicing or repairing a dock leveler, please contact an expert at Welch Equipment Company and request a quote today. We’ve been providing services and products to the warehouse and material handling industry for nearly 40 years and are among the best in the business.
Our company offers the best products, top tier customer service and unsurpassed support. We also provide high speed doors, dock seals, shelters, high velocity industrial fans, lights, vehicle restraints, mobile ramps, bumpers, portable dock boards, wheel chocks, wheel risers and any other dock equipment you may require.
Welch Equipment Company
2181 South 3200 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
(801) 972-9272
Serving Alta, Bluffdale, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Grantsville, Herriman, Holladay, Midvale, Millcreek, Murray, Ophir, Riverton, Rush Valley, Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Jordan, South Salt Lake, Stockton, Taylorsville, Tooele, Vernon, Wendover, West Jordan, West Valley City