What Is the Loading Systems Swing Lip Dock Leveller?
The Loading Systems swing lip dock leveller is a hydraulic dock leveller manufactured by Loading Systems BV — the European market leader in loading dock equipment since 1965, headquartered in Lelystad, Netherlands. Over 50 years of dock equipment engineering, refinement and field experience are embedded in the Loading Systems dock leveller range — not as historical footnotes, but as the accumulated knowledge that drives current product design decisions and distinguishes a Loading Systems leveller from a commodity product selected on price.
The swing lip leveller operates on a closed hydraulic system at low pressure, using a single chrome-hardened main cylinder with double sealing — a system designed for minimal maintenance and a long service life in the high-cycle, high-load conditions of an active loading dock. The single button activates the sequence: platform rises, swing lip extends onto the vehicle bed under gravity, loading proceeds. The Auto-Return button at completion returns the leveller to the stored position automatically.
Technical Specifications
| Specifications | Value |
|---|---|
| Lip Type | Swing lip |
| Drive | Hydraulic — closed system, single chrome-hardened cylinder |
| Standard Load | 60 kN (6 tonne) · Higher capacities available |
| Working Range | Up to +520mm rise / -470mm fall (model dependent) |
| Dimensions | Available in range of standard widths and lengths |
| Operation | Single-button with Auto-Return function |
| Finish | Any RAL colour · Hot-galvanised optio |
| Pit Style | Open or closed pit — both supported |
| Certifications | CE Marked · EN 1398:2009 · Loading Systems proprietary coating |
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