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MD-CM Series Mechanical Edge-of-Dock Leveler



Operator Friendly with No Lifting Involved...
...Simple and Easy "Pull-Push" Operation





Features

  • Deck and lip operation assisted by balanced spring lifting system
  • Smooth top plate transition
  • Comfort grip operating handle
  • Lifting hole in lip allows for quick and easy handling by installer




Structural Integrity

  • Deck and lip plates made of premium grade 50,000 psi minimum yield diamond tread plate
  • Heavy-duty 3/8" x 6" (9.65 mm x 152 mm) back beam
  • One-piece, continuous front and rear hinge pins for enhanced strength and
    durability
  • Lip bevel helps protect material handling equipment steering systems and cargo
  • Two (2) molded rubber bumpers bolted onto heavy-duty steel block extensions, to help protect building and dock from damage




Operation

  • Easy to deploy, less effort “operator maintains balanced control”
  • Working range capability of 5" (127 mm) above and 5" (127 mm) below dock level
  • Self-storing upon truck departure







Ease of Service

  • Comfort grip handle has secondary use as maintenance stand
  • Grease fittings on 25,000 lb (11,363 kg ) and 30,000 lb (13,636 kg) capacities to minimize operational friction
  • Field adjustability for kicker bar and spring tension




Associated Products

  • Vehicle restraint systems
  • Light communication systems
  • Wheel chocks



    • The MD-CM Series edge-of-dock leveler from Blue Giant is ideally suited for applications where installation of pit levelers is not feasible or where standard fleet bed heights are serviced at the loading dock. The MD-CM Series is easily installed to the dock face providing an efficient self storing docking unit, replacing cumbersome dock plates.



    Stored Traffic Position





    Standard Construction Features

    • 15" (381 mm) lip with bevel edge
    • Hole in lip to help with easy handling and installation
    • Welding procedure compliant with A.W.S.D.1.98 specifications
    • Deck and lip constructed out of high tensile steel
    • Four way diamond tread plate
    • Two (2) molded rubber dock bumpers 10" W x 13" H x 4" D (254 mm x 330 mm x 102 mm) mounted to heavy-duty bumber blocks




    Mechanical Operating System

    1. Insert the operating handle deck and side pocket.
    2. Pull the comfort handle back; the spring-assisted deck raises to a vertical position.
    3. Pushing the handle forward lowers the deck, and lip automatically extends onto trailer.




    Lip Operation


    Lip automatically extends as unit is lowered onto truck bed and returns to stored position upon truck departure. The length of the lip shall not be less than 15" (381 mm).



    Automatic Vertical Compensation and Travel


    Unit provides float up to 5" (127 mm) above and below dock level.



    Automatic Lateral Compensation


    Leveler shall have deck flex to compensate for canted (out of level) truck beds.



    Serviceability

    • Comfort grip handle has secondary use as maintenance stand
    • Grease fittings provided on 25,000 lb (11,363 kg) and 30,000 lb (13,636 kg) units
    • Field adjustability for kicker bar and spring tension




    Finish and Colors


    Unit to be painted gray



    Warranty


    Standard one-year parts and labor warranty from date of shipment. Warranties are subject to standard limitations on liability.



    Nominal Dimensions






    Note

    1. Recommend minimum 8" (203 mm) structural concrete embedment (pour-in) channel, installed by others. Some components are not illustrated. Mounting anchors are not included.
    2. Working range reduced by 2" (51 mm) when ordered with 17" (432 mm) lip and/or flat lip option.







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