Docks & Doors

What are Docks & Doors?

Loading bays and docks are often part of commercial and industrial buildings where goods vehicles load and unload cargo. They can also be part of the facility’s utility infrastructure, thus providing direct access to freight elevators, storage rooms, and staging areas. In many cases, businesses that need to handle, receive, and ship pallets will require the use of loading docks and doors.

 

At C&C Lift Truck, we carry a comprehensive range of dock and door products to meet our clients’ needs. Below is a detailed look at what we can offer:

 

• Trailer stabilizer jacks
• Vehicle restraints
• Cargo holders
• Light communications systems
• Dock lifts
• Dock bumpers
• Dock shelters and seals
• Bascule bridges
• Hydraulic and mechanical dock levelers
• Cold storage doors
• Fire doors
• Insect doors
• Impact doors
• High speed doors
• … and more!

Benefits of Docks & Doors

Regardless of the types of goods that your business processes, you can gain a competitive edge by installing load docks and doors. Here’s a quick look at their benefits:

 

• Truck-compatible loading docks: By installing truck restraints on dock levelers, one can prevent their vehicles from accidentally creeping away while goods are being loaded and unloaded. This helps your workers avoid injuries while on the job.
• Handles loads of any size: Docks are designed to handle heavy traffic and loads of up to 100,000 pounds. You never have to worry about loading docks caving in under the pressure of heavy goods.
• Saves you lots of time: By preventing your trucks from idling, you can load and unload multiple shipments per day. You will be able to get your trucks on the road faster and ensure that your customers receive their orders without delay.
• Easy to operate: Our docks and doors are easy to use and maintain. By investing in an automated loading dock, your workers can be more productive throughout the day, eliminating the need for laborious work.
• Maximum safety: Modern dock and door technology is designed with operators’ safety in mind. They account for potential human error and poor judgement. It is recommended that you enhance the effectiveness of this benefit with proper safety training as well.

Common Businesses that Use Docks & Doors

Common businesses that can benefit from using dock and door products include:

 

• Sortation centers
• E-fulfillment businesses
• Light and heavy manufacturing plants
• Distribution centers
• Cold storage businesses
• Intermodal freight transportation businesses
• Urban freight distribution businesses
• Cross-docking businesses
• Warehousing and bulk warehousing businesses
• … and more!