Loading Dock Equipment Upgrades in Austin, Texas

Industrial facilities can be dangerous places. Even loading docks in Austin Texas can carry a great amount of risk. An estimated 25 percent of all industrial accidents occur on or around them. As the pace of activity increases, along with the increased use of potentially distracting mobile devices, so does the potential for disaster. In this environment, a single piece of loading dock equipment in Austin Texas cannot ensure safety.

Fortunately, thanks to several recent significant leaps in loading dock safety technology from Southern Dock Products Texas, a Division of DuraServ Corp., these critical work areas don’t have to be as dangerous as they’ve been in the past. These products allow facilities to implement comprehensive and systemic safety protocols into loading dock operations in Austin Texas. In some cases, this technology can also be added on an à la carte basis, provided facilities install equipment that can be upgraded as the basis for their dock management system.

APS Air Bag Conversion Kit

The patented ATC Air Technology Conversion Kit will extend the life of your old dock leveler and make it more efficient while lowering your operating costs.

The ATC Kit converts levelers of most major manufacturers and can be installed easily. In addition, ATC’s technology is proven safe. The airbag lifting module is made of tough, PVC-coated polyester fibers that operate without loss of performance in temperatures from -65F to +200F, even if the bag is punctured. Standard features include push-button station, high-visibility maintenance strut, low-pressure fan motor, removable lifting bag assembly, and lip extension mechanism.

ATC Features and Benefits

• Easy push-button operation is user-friendly
• Simple design for ease of operation and low maintenance
• Ergonomic design increases safety and productivity
• Proven technology–tested and fully effective at over 200,000 cycles
• Climate-proof
• Environmentally friendly
• Lowest lifetime ownership cost
• Full-range telescoping toe guards (if not already installed)
• Secondary OSHA yellow maintenance strut
• 110 Single Phase

 APS Flexback Panel

The FLEX-BACK™ Panel is the answer to common lower door panel damage, which is one of the most frequent and costly maintenance problems in today’s busy warehouses. The FLEX-BACK panel is constructed from a high-impact polymer skin and flexible tube frame which allows the panel to flex upon impact and return to its normal operating position. This durability helps reduce door maintenance costs and helps eliminate damage to bottom door panels. The FLEX-BACK uses standard door hardware and replaces most standard sectional door panels easily. The insulated panel also provides an exceptional thermal seal to save on energy costs.

Design Highlights

• Flexible fiberglass frame gives panel durability
• Helps reduce door maintenance costs
• Provides an exceptional thermal seal
• Installs easily using standard door hardware
• Heavy-duty, the easy-grip handle comes standard
• Available in most popular sectional door sizes: 8’2”, 9’2” and 10’2”
• Thick, 1¾” construction fits most common doors

APS Hydraulic Conversion Kit

Upgrade Your Leveler to Proven Hydraulic Technology

Easy-to-operate, fully hydraulic activation is now available in a conversion kit! Say goodbye to low productivity caused by operating mechanical levelers.

HTC Features

• 1 horsepower motor/pump assembly
• Hydraulic main cylinder and lip cylinder with all necessary hoses, fittings, and brackets
• Easy-to-use constant pressure push-button control
• Velocity fuse emergency safety system
• Full range telescoping toe guards
• Secondary OSHA yellow maintenance strut
• Both single (110/230 VAC) and three-phase (208-230/480 VAC)

Safety in the Long Term

The loading dock can be a busy place with many distractions. Facility managers should look beyond one piece of equipment to address these challenges. It’s important to consider loading dock equipment that isn’t just good for today’s loading dock but offers features that can be upgraded to enhance safety in the long term and reduce future costs. With our fleet of fully stocked vehicles and a team of factory-trained service technicians, we work around the clock to keep your loading dock equipment operating safely and efficiently. Request a free quote today from Southern Dock Products in Texas. You may also call our toll-free number, 1-800-994-2361, or our local Austin, Texas number, (512) 442-1561.