Hydraulic Pit Leveler
AHX Series unit shown
Hydraulic Pit Leveler Description
Aaron-Bradley™ ‘AHX’ Series dock levelers are available in capacities ranging from 25 to 100,000 lbs. Deck widths of 6′, 6-1/2′, 7′ and 8′ are available. Pit lengths of 63″ and 87″, 111″ and 135″ are supported. The deck and lip are constructed from 55,000 lb. minimum yield, high-strength steel tread plate.
Product Features
- Heavy duty multi-beam deck construction
- Capacities: 25,000 to 100,000 lbs. – (Depending on series and model, call for details)
- Full operating range toe guards
- Push button return to dock
- Available features:
- Automatic Return to Dock
- Below Dock Control
- Emergency Stop
- Independent Lip Control
- Service range: up to ± 12″ from dock height
- Full width cross traffic support and night lock security
- Four inch lateral tilt for unleveled trucks
- Full width one-piece lip hinge pins
- Molded bumpers, 2-hole, 4″ x 10″ x 13″
- Maintenance strut
- Frame Depth: 19″ (23″ optional), (23″ on 10′ & 12′ Models)
Product Options
- Lip length: 18″ – 20″
- Automatic return to dock
- Emergency stop button
- Independent lip control
- Below dock control
- Motor: 3 phase
- Weather seals
- Laminated Bumpers
- Overhead door interlock
- Foam insulation
- Abrasive surface
- Easy clean frame
- Galvanized coating
- Pan, self-forming, with leveler welded in
- Special size and capacity units
Dynamic Load Configuration
A.N.S.I. capacities are based on “dynamic” loads. Due to variables in operation, ABC Docks recommends applications based upon the following gross vehicle weights (G.V.W.):
| Unit Capacity (lbs.) ANSI | G.V.W. (lbs.) | Leveler Type |
|---|---|---|
| 25,000 | 10,000 | Mechanical / Hydraulic |
| 30,000 | 12,000 | Mechanical / Hydraulic |
| 35,000 | 13,000 | Mechanical / Hydraulic |
| 40,000 | 15,000 | Mechanical / Hydraulic |
| 50,000 | 17,000 | Hydraulic |
| 60,000 | 20,000 | Hydraulic |
| 80,000 | 30,000 | Hydraulic |
- Add 2,000 lbs. for forklifts with attachments
- Add 3,000 lbs. for three (3) wheel profile forklifts
- Reference: ANSI / ASME MH 14.1 1987, “Loading Dock Levelers and Dockboards”
Accessories
- Electric Truck Restraint
- Pit Curb Angle Kit
- Free Standing Frame
- Job site assembled ‘EZ’ Pan