The innovative HTLV4 dock leveller from Hörmann UK can provide a safe and adaptable solution with its unique 3-part telescopic lip making it suitable for all vehicles sizes including euro-trailers, through to transit vans. Removing the need for separate loading bays with different ramp heights to accommodate either lorries or vans, the HTLV4 dock leveller is a cost effective and space saving solution. Designed with a three piece telescopic lip and variable weight compensation the HTLV4 can operate either across its full telescopic lip as a conventional dock leveller or with the extension of only the middle section to accommodate smaller vehicles and transit vans.
One of the largest supermarket retailers in the UK needed their warehouse bays upgrading to meet current health and safety standards, handle the volume of traffic and provide smooth operations. BID Group were on hand to supply and install loading bay equipment to ensure safe movement of goods. The company’s specialist engineers can install, repair and service all types of dock levellers, shelters, airbags, pads, buffers and wheel guides.
Railway fastenings manufacturer Pandrol has installed a Thorworld modular loading dock and ramp to replace its previous solution, which had successfully delivered 15 years of service at the company’s Worksop facility. The new solution, tailored to Pandrol’s needs, offers enhanced throughput and safety benefits. Since installation, the new modular dock has led to significant time savings ranging from 10 to 20% depending on the nature of the load.
As a supplier of instant buildings Smart-Space is invited on site to organisations of all sizes to have meetings, undertake site surveys and make essential checks way before site teams arrive to even begin the build project. The company’s approach to health and safety means that not only is it looking after its people but is also working in tandem with customers, respecting and reflecting their requirements. Working with customers’ health and safety criteria can often mean Smart-Space needs to adapt as, depending on their industry sector, there might be additional things to factor in.
The increasing pressure on the retail industry that’s created by the rise of internet shopping means efficiencies have to be driven into every stage of the operational supply chain. Alan Ryder of loading bay specialists sara LBS believes well designed loading bays will make goods handling more productive and help maintain the quality and appearance of the retail items. Perhaps the most obvious requirement is for a tall loading bay door, typically around 5m high. If the door is too low access will be restricted, but if it is too high thermal management and biosecurity will be compromised – major issues in food handling operations. Loading bay doors can be of several types: sectional overhead, roller shutter, curtain etc.
As logistics becomes ever busier, it will be essential for warehouses to have the right loading bay for their needs, helping maximise productivity.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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