DOCK CONVERSIONS
Adapting Existing Docks to Suit the Requirements of Your Fleet
Adapting Existing Docks to Suit the Requirements of Your Fleet
If you’re planning to introduce powered double deck trailers but have a standard dock setup, your existing dock shelters and levellers may not be suitable. The shelters are likely too low, and the levellers may not be long enough to ensure a safe working gradient in line with BS EN 1398.
At Transdek, we offer a fast and efficient dock conversion service to adapt your existing docks for these trailer types—without the need for disruptive civil works.
In just 2-3 days, we can transform a standard dock by installing a short modular dock pod, an extended dock leveller, and a high bay dock shelter, ensuring seamless access for powered double deck trailers.
Our conversions are also designed to accommodate other trailers in your fleet, providing a versatile and future-proof solution for your loading operations. If your yard has uneven gradients, we can install wheel ramps to ensure full compatibility with all your vehicles.
Our modular dock conversions offer flexibility—if your operational needs change, they can be easily removed, restoring your docks to their original setup. This makes them an ideal solution for leased buildings.
We offer a range of dock leveller pods that can be installed straight on to the front of your warehouse – for the rugged, safe and efficient loading of variable vehicle heights. Each loadhouse is supplied as a plug-and-play unit with options for fully-integrated doors, traffic lights and dock lights.
Fitted in less than half-a-day, our dock leveller loadhouses maximise space availability in your warehouses (compared to inset dock levellers). They are designed in full conformity with EN1398:2006 standards and manufactured to exceptional engineering standards.
Our dock levellers service a range of goods vehicles, typically up to ±300mm either side of dock height. Platform lengths are designed to suit requirements; standard specification allows for a 6000kg SWL. Where multiple loading bays require loadhouse installations, we can also offer you a multi-pod option that has the benefits of reducing costs and installation times.
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As a cost-effective alternative to full-length dock levellers, we can also offer you edge-of-dock levellers. Hydraulically-operated via a single-push button, the two-section lip ‘unfolds’ across to the deck of a waiting goods vehicle.
Our edge-of-dock levellers are supplied with dock bumpers fitted to either side, which stop vehicles at the correct distance from the dock. The equipment is fitted directly to the face of the loading bay and does not require a cut-out.
The lip is 700mm long when deployed and provides a 6000kg SWL bridge across to variable goods vehicle heights.
2480mm – 3100mm
1800mm minimum – to suit your requirement
500mm swing-type standard
300mm/500mm/1000mm telescopic-type
6000kg
+-300mm either side of dock
590mm – 610mm variable
Surface-mounted, plug-and-play units; rapid-install ½ day per unit; easily relocated
Rugged machines built in the UK to give you a lifetime of reliable, heavy-duty operation
Plug-and-play pods supplied ready for operation – with fully integrated door, loading lamp traffic light options
CE-marked, built to conform to EN1398:2009 and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Creates additional marshalling and storage space in your warehouse
Expand loading capacity from single dock to multiple bays
We are able to provide a range of finance options for our customers, as an alternative to outright capital purchase. This flexibility makes the many benefits of our modular loading bay solutions even more accessible.
Bespoke finance packages can be arranged by our in-house finance team or via your preferred finance partner. We work with all major leasing providers, to offer equipment on:
Hire purchase, finance lease or short/long term operating lease.
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With their engineering and manufacturing expertise, Transdek has now delivered a dedicated solution to support the continued redevelopment of our Havers Hill distribution facility that more than meets our current and future needs.
Maintenance Manager at Boyes
The team at Transdek has been simply excellent. They have provided consistently professional support from start to finish of the project, and have obviously really valued the relationship with Matalan.
Central Operations at Matalan
The bespoke loading bay solution the Transdek technical team has developed and installed meets all our objects and ensures that the movement of goods at the warehouse is extremely efficient and can be handled safely.
Facilities Manager at Ricoh UK
Transdek’s modular loading lobbies and dock levellers have given us multiple benefits. Staff can now wheel our furniture racks straight in to the back of vehicles, which has both reduced manual handling and speeded up loading.
Project Manager at DFS
