There is a lot to consider when designing a safe and efficient loading bay as circumstances and environments in which docks are used are very diverse and bespoke to every facility. The loading dock is a crucial area on site where a business or logistics operator receives and dispatches goods, so a good loading dock design is pivotal in achieving loading safety and efficiency. A recent project by BID Loading Bay Equipment, was to replace original manual dock levellers with new, innovative dual swing lip levellers, designed for heavy-duty use they feature a 6000kg safe working load.
This article was first published in the June 15th 2023 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
A selection of industrial doors from Hörmann UK have been installed at a new, purpose-built bus depot in Warrington, designed to be home to the first all-electric bus fleet in the UK. The £10m facility, constructed by Preston based Walter Carefoot & Sons (Construction) Ltd, is fitted with Hörmann roller shutters, a high-speed spiral door and steel sliding doors. A total of thirteen Hörmann 5m high Decotherm DD roller shutter doors have been fitted to the access bays of the depot.
As with any equipment, container loading ramps can become outdated or damaged over time, requiring replacement. In such cases, it can be difficult to decide what to do with the old ramp. Fortunately, Thorworld Industries offers a buy-back scheme for used ramps, which can provide a range of benefits for business of all sizes.
Joloda Hydraroll Ltd, material handling expert and leading provider of loading and unloading solutions, has announced the opening of its new office in Kyoto, Japan. The Joloda Hydraroll brand has established a strong presence in Japan via its distributor network in the past 45 years. The most prominent loading and unloading solution is the skate and track system, which is synonymous in Japan with the name ‘Joloda’. With flawless planning a must for any project big or small, Dock Solutions can offer a CAD design service from start to finish on all projects. The design of a project is fully captured in both 2D and 3D models. CAD is also able to produce high quality, extremely accurate, to scale designs.
It’s great to see so many loading bay solutions on the market, giving warehouse operators a wealth of options to choose from.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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