Modular loading dock system created
June 1st 2006

Using a mobile yardramp to load containers at KAB Seating was not in itself the complete answer. It had to be manoeuvred around the despatch yard by forklift truck so it was in the correct position against the floor of containers, amidst a constant movement of trucks and other forklifts in an area of restricted space.

Cost efficiencies and improved safety have resulted from the creation of a modular loading dock system, supplied by Barloworld Handling and designed and manufactured by Thorworld Industries.

Thorworld designed and manufactured a 1.4m high raised modular loading dock. It incorporates three vehicle bays and utilises the existing yard ramp.

The size of the raised metal platform is 12 x 7.2m and consists of seven modular platform units.

Each of the vehicle bays is fitted with a Thorworld 6000kg capacity counter balanced drawbridge-type dock leveller measuring 2m wide x 1.5 long.

With the yard ramp in a fixed position it's now always a one-man job for a forklift truck operator to load containers. Vehicles are turned around more quickly and there's a safer working environment. Another advantage is that loading can be carried on into the evening and night when only one man is available.

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