Loading dock equipment

Distribution and logistics

Efficient and safe loading dock equipment

From dock doors to levellers, shelters and loadhouses, well-built and high-performance loading dock equipment is key to safety and efficiency. Check out our selection of the most durable, powerful loading dock equipment on the market.  

Image: A row of loading docks with black dock shelters. — A row of loading docks with black dock shelters.

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DL6221T Teledock 100
Most flexible leveller, facilitating optimal load utilisation
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DL6211S Swingdock 100
Swingdock is a heavy-duty dock leveller with a load capacity of 100 kN or optional 150 kN
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DL6211SA Swingdock Autodock 100
Swingdock autodock has a self-supporting frame for easy integration with a building
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DL6221TA Teledock Autodock
Most flexible leveller, facilitating optimal load utilisation
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ASSA ABLOY DE6190MR Manual Vehicle Restraint System
Keep everything safely locked in place.
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ASSA ABLOY LH6180IL Insulated Loadhouse
Independent loading system, containing all the relevant components: leveller, shelter and door.
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ASSA ABLOY LH6080L Heavy-duty Stand-alone Loadhouse
Designed for heavy-duty applications and suitable for all geographical areas.
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ASSA ABLOY LH6081L Light Version Stand-alone Loadhouse
Designed for standard applications and suitable for all geographical areas.
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ASSA ABLOY DE6190WC
The wheel chock is designed to improve safety at the docking station
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ASSA ABLOY DE6090DL Dock Light
Heavy duty LED to light the truck and docking area.
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ASSA ABLOY DP6050HFB Dock plates
DP6050HFB dock plate is the universal loading system among the transportable dock plates
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ASSA ABLOY DE6090DI Dock-IN and Traffic Lights
Parking guide and traffic light combined in one system.

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Loading systems: Essential components

Loading systems are the essential components that surround a loading dock. These systems speed up the loading and unloading process while also ensuring necessary safety precautions are taken. ASSA ABLOY loading systems are suitable for both trucks and vans. A fully equipped loading bay is essential in the logistics industry to ensure that goods can be loaded efficiently, safely and quickly.

For a comfortable and efficient loading system, we recommend investing in the following components:

Wheel restraint system: This keeps the truck securely in place during loading and unloading.
Loading door: This is the entrance to the building. It insulates and protects against draughts, creating a more comfortable environment for workers.
Dock leveller: This forms the bridge between the loading station or dock and the vehicle. It makes loading significantly safer and easier, removing large gaps and the risks they pose.

ASSA ABLOY loading systems for loading and unloading goods

Loadhouses: complete dock loading systems

Alongside offering individual components that can be used in a loading bay, we also offer complete loading bay systems. Loadhouses are particularly popular and recommended for locations with smaller storage areas.

These integrated loading systems are placed in front of a building and contain all the components of a classic loading bay, but do not require any space in the building or structural modifications.

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Advantages of Loading Systems

Our loading bays are designed to perfectly match your specific needs through a combination of customisable components and adaptable loading systems. This versatility allows us to cater to loading docks of varying size and shapes. From variable dimensions and specific seals to a wide range of specialised accessories, we offer everything you need for any industry or logistics environment.

Additionally, our products come in a variety of colours and with other customisable features, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into any building's aesthetics and mirror your brand.

man loading stock through a dock loading system

Loading systems: safety, efficiency and reliability

ASSA ABLOY dock levellers and loading bay solutions help companies to reduce their environmental impact. Our high-quality seals, insulation, and fast opening and closing cycles all contribute towards this. Safety is another priority. Our ramps meet the highest of standards and can be further improved with the addition of a loading bridge, signal systems, or built-in light barriers. These features help to further reduce the risk of collisions, entrapment, and accidents due to limited visibility.

Downtime is costly in the logistics industry; therefore, the reliability of our products is important. Our loading systems are thoroughly designed with a minimal number of easily replaceable parts, minimising the use of wear components. Additionally, our comprehensive customer service is available 24/7 to assist with any repair, installation, or application queries you may have.

Employee operates dock door of a loading system

Loading system repairs

Should any issues arise requiring repairs to your dock leveller, our large team of service engineers work nationally across the UK. Regardless of whether your loading systems are from our brand or another manufacturer, we provide reliable, professional, and prompt repairs. Additionally, we ensure all your door, and loading systems are properly maintained.

Our service team is available around the clock for repair and maintenance work on your loading systems. We offer rapid on-site service and ensure that your loading systems are quickly operational again. Our service technicians are well trained and have extensive experience repairing and maintaining loading bay equipment.

Loading system repairs

loading system repairs

Complete docking safety solutions for industrial and commercial buildings

Loading bays are typically the busiest areas at distribution centres, warehouses and production facilities – and the most dangerous.

Wherever the risks are at your loading bay, ASSA ABLOY has a solution to keep workers safe, and minimise the risk of accidents or injury at every risk hotspot.

Docking Safety Brochure

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FAQs: Loading Bay Equipment

Here you will find the most important questions and answers about ASSA ABLOY loading bays.

Loading bays are a key element in logistics and transportation that serve to optimise the process of loading and unloading goods. They create a secure and efficient connection between warehouses and transport vehicles, helping to accelerate material flow and enhance workplace safety. Loading bays consist of various components, including dock levellers, dock doors, dock shelters, and vehicle restraint systems. Each of these elements plays a specific role in ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient loading operations. By improving both efficiency and safety, loading bay equipment contributes to increased productivity and reduced operating costs. They are an essential part of modern distribution and logistics.

As a collective term, loading bay equipment encompasses various components that help speed up a lorry or van's loading and unloading process. As an integral part of logistics and transport, loading bay equipment enhances both safety and efficiency for businesses. An ASSA ABLOY loading bay is not a fixed product but is composed of different components depending on specific needs. These include dock levellers, which provide a smooth connection between the loading bay and the vehicle, vehicle restraint systems that keep the vehicle securely in place, and dock doors, which provide actual access to the building. Additionally, dock doors offer protection against unwanted visitors and help maintain the required internal temperature by shielding against drafts and minimising heat loss. Specialised dock shelters improve insulation, protecting goods and employees from the elements outside. It is the combination of these types of loading dock equipment that contributes to the safe and seamless unloading and loading process.

The dimensions of a dock leveller are crucial for ensuring an efficient and safe loading process. While the dimensions can vary, they are generally designed to match the standard dimensions of a lorry. Typically, the height of a dock leveller ranges between 1.2 and 1.3 meters, allowing for a seamless transition to the lorry’s loading platform. The width of the leveller should usually accommodate the lorry’s width, which is generally between 2.5 and 2.6 meters. These dimensions ensure a safe and efficient loading process. However, it's important to note that the exact dimensions can vary depending on specific requirements and conditions.

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems offers a wide range of loading bays. These include high-performance dock levellers that enable efficient connections between warehouses and lorries, as well as robust dock doors that ensure the safe and efficient transport of goods. Additionally, ASSA ABLOY loading bay equipment includes loadhouses, which are complete loading bays assembled into a single, pre-installed unit, eliminating the need for additional construction.

ASSA ABLOY loading bay equipment is known for its adaptability and can be customised to meet your specific needs. We can offer a wide range of components, including dock shelters, dock doors, and dock levellers, which can be selected based on your requirements. Additionally, we offer innovative solutions like loadhouses, which serve as stand-alone loading bays. ASSA ABLOY loading bay equipment also features a variety of accessories, such as lights and signals, that assist with safe docking and loading. All these elements can be combined to create a loading solution tailored to your business needs.