{"id":596,"date":"2021-06-04T17:55:01","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T17:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/?p=596"},"modified":"2021-06-04T17:55:01","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T17:55:01","slug":"standard-options-for-commercial-dock-door-levelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/standard-options-for-commercial-dock-door-levelers\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard Options for Commercial Dock Door Levelers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">As a commercial facility owner, it is important to streamline your daily operations. Choosing the right dock door levelers is one way you can enhance operation efficiency and safety at the same time. Continue reading to learn the top recommended options for commercial door dock levelers, and who to trust for superior commercial general contracting work here in Indianapolis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Loading-Dock-Construction-Indiana-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Commercial General Contractors \" class=\"wp-image-597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Loading-Dock-Construction-Indiana-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Loading-Dock-Construction-Indiana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Loading-Dock-Construction-Indiana-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Loading-Dock-Construction-Indiana-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Loading-Dock-Construction-Indiana-449x300.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Loading-Dock-Construction-Indiana.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Commercial General Contractors 317-253-0531<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Commercial Door Dock Levelers<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how well you have trained your staff to load the truck docks at your facility, there\u2019s always room for improvement. With the proper commercial truck dock levelers, you can improve the accuracy, safety, and efficiency of your facility\u2019s loading operations and more. The top three most common types of commercial door dock levelers are recessed dock levelers, edge of dock levelers, and vertical loading dock levelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recessed Dock Levelers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recessed dock levelers are among the most common you\u2019ll see in commercial warehouses and facilities that utilize cargo tracking systems for the business. As pit-style dock levelers form directly into the concrete, these are highly admired for their well-manufactured structure, flexible sizing, and longevity, as well as their load and operating range. As for activation systems, they can be installed as mechanically spring-loaded or push-button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Edge of Dock Levelers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Edge of dock levelers are a common model chosen among commercial facilities and warehouses that deal with low volumes of work and highway truck cargo. Only designed four standard loading dock heights with the maximum weight capacity of 33,000 pounds, they generally come in either mechanical or hydraulic models. They are often chosen because they\u2019re safer than conventional dock plates, and they tend to be more ergonomic compared to other options of commercial truck dock levelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vertical Loading Dock Levelers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vertical loading dock levelers are designed to stand up vertically and powered by a hydraulic system. They are common choices for commercial warehouses that require temperature controlled surroundings, such as food plants, because the vertical design creates an airtight seal that separates indoor and outdoor temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Are you ready to get your commercial warehouse or facility operating at a more efficient and safer pace?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact BAF Corporation<\/a> at 317-253-0531 to speak with a trusted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indianapolis IN commercial general contractor<\/a> about your property\u2019s commercial remodeling needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>You Should Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/factors-to-consider-when-planning-commercial-warehouse-construction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Factors to Consider When Planning Commercial Warehouse Construction<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/top-3-options-for-commercial-overhead-doors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top 3 Options for Commercial Overhead Doors<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/types-of-commercial-glass-doors-to-consider-for-your-building\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Types of Commercial Glass Doors to Consider for Your Building<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAF-Corporation-Commercial-Construction-Contractors-1024x107.png\" alt=\"Indianapolis Commercial General Contracting and Design Build Services\" class=\"wp-image-19\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAF-Corporation-Commercial-Construction-Contractors-1024x107.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAF-Corporation-Commercial-Construction-Contractors-300x31.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAF-Corporation-Commercial-Construction-Contractors-768x80.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/BAF-Corporation-Commercial-Construction-Contractors.png 1209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Contact Us Today 317-253-0531<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a commercial facility owner, it is important to streamline your daily operations. 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