CONSTRUCTOR™

Description

The cost-effective alternative

The NORDOCK® CONSTRUCTOR™ Series of Mechanical Dock Levelers are designed exclusively for the construction industry offering a quality, affordable and easy-to-install dock leveler in capacity ratings from 30,000 – 45,000 Ibs. The levelers standard features include welded structural side guards, security night locks, ergonomic walk-down lip extension and comes with two heavy-duty dock bumpers. The open-frame design provides easy cleaning of the pit area. The CONSTRUCTOR™ Series Levelers also include our exclusive “Guaranteed to Outperform” Warranty.

Built for the toughest loading dock

The platform structure has a 33% dual side beam to deck weld pattern and continuous welds at the header plate and hinge tubes for superior strength. The deck plate, lip plate, beam sections and lugs are constructed of minimum 50-55,000 PSI yield material. The frame has a minimum of six solid steel rear supports, six hinge connections and a full width rear hinge rod.

Easy release activation

The operator releases the holdown at the rear of the platform until the deck is raised and stopped. The operator walks the platform down extending the lip onto the truck bed. The deck will float up and down with the truck during loading. The standard 16” long lip will extend out and engage a truck bed 12” above and below floor level.

CM Features & Benefits

Smooth and Easy Walkdown Lip Extension
Center Position Holdown Eliminates Deck Twist for Level Storage
Minimum Five Rear Solid Steel Frame Supports
Black and Yellow Stripes on Side Skirts
Full Width Rear Hinge Rod
Working Range Welded Side Guards
Fixed Rear Hinge Eliminates Pinch, Trip or Impact Point
Dual Side 33% Beam-To-Deck Weld Pattern
Heavy-Duty Spring Counterbalance System
Lip & Deck Constructed from Minimum 50,000 PSI-Yield Safety Tread Plate
Open Frame Design for Easy Pit Cleaning
Dual Pawl Holdown System Reduces Upward Deck Movement During Storage
Integral Maintenance Support
Security Night Lock
Two Dock Bumpers Included
Grease Fittings on Front Hinge
Zinc Plated Hinge Rods

CM Options & Accessories

18″ or 20″ Long Lip
FALL-STOP™ Safety Barrier Gates
Full Range Telescoping Side Guards
Center Deck Reinforcement (Required when Three-Wheel Forklifts are Used)
Brush & ALL-SEAL™ Weather Seal Systems
Self-Forming Pour in Pans & Curb Angle Sets
Dock Lights
SMART-HOOK® & TRUCK-LOCK® Vehicle Restraints
Wheel Based & PIT-HOOK™ Vehicle Restraints
WEARTOUGH® Dock Seals & Shelters
IMPACT™ Series Steel Spring & Steel Face Dock Bumpers (10-Year Structural Warranty)

Short Form Specs

* Add capacity required from 30,000 to 45,000 lbs. Example: CM-68-35.

Description

The CONSTRUCTOR™ Series of Mechanical Dock Levelers improve productivity with strength, convenience and reliability. Equipped with the industries most reliable holdown and all the standard features you need for your busy loading dock. The ergonomic walkout lip extension, minimal parts and adjustments make for the most effective and affordable mechanical dock leveler available. Offered in capacity ratings from 30,000 to 45,000 lbs in increments of 5,000 lbs and standard nominal sizes of 6 & 7 feet wide x 6 & 8 feet long. Standard features include welded structural side guards, night security locks, integral maintenance support, safety black & yellow side skirt labels, and two heavy-duty dock bumpers.

Operation

The operator releases the holdown at the rear of the platform until the deck is raised and stopped. The operator walks the platform down extending the lip onto the truck bed. The deck will float up and down and cant side to side with the truck during loading. The standard 16” long lip will extend out and engage a truck bed 12” above and below floor level.

Construction

Unitized platform structure with 33% dual side beam to deck weld pattern and continuous welds at the header plate and hinge tubes for superior strength. The deck plate, lip plate and beam sections are constructed of minimum 50-55,000 PSI yield material. The fixed rear hinge provides 4” of side-to-side tilt with no pinch point. The frame has a minimum of six solid steel rear supports, six hinge connections and a full width rear hinge rod. The open design frame provides for simple pit cleaning and the security lock system prevents illegal entry when the door is closed. The front and rear hinge rods are constructed of SAE 1045 superior shaft and are factory coated with anti-seize lubricant.

Warranty

NORDOCK® guarantees that the CONSTRUCTOR™ Series of Mechanical Dock Levelers will perform as described and to the full satisfaction of the purchaser for one-year from date of receipt. Consult your NORDOCK® representative for assistance in choosing the correct capacity and options for your application.