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Dockplates

Dockplates
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Product Details

  • Dockplates provide an efficient and low cost way of loading and unloading vehicles from a loading dock, typically by means of pallet trucks, sack trucks, roll cages and pedestrian access.
  • They require no installation, and therefore cause no disruption to the existing dock.
  • For heavier duty applications please see our range of Dockboards.
  • Standard features:
    • built-in treadplate antislip finish
    • manufactured from high tensile aluminium
    • crowned and bevelled for smooth operation
    • loop type handles for easy movement
    • one pair of locking legs to locate between vehicle and loading dock, to prevent movement
    • Bend point 230mm in from the end of the plate; for compliance with BS EN 1398:2009 which calls for a minimum of 100mm engagement onto the vehicle bed.
    • When used to access vehicles below dock height, the majority of the plate must be positioned inside the vehicle.
  • Thorworld recommend that plates under 40kg are handled by two people minimum, beyond this, lifting facilities (such as our optional FTH-1) should be used.
  • Options (Contact us for information/assistance):
    • fork truck lifting handles (FTH-1) - recommended for models marked * due to the plate weight.
    • side curbs with castors (SCC-2) for easy movement - standard loop handles removed.
    • additional set of fixed locking legs (FSL-1) for applications where an excessive
  •  Click here for help selecting the correct Dockplate for your application.
  •  Click here for more information on Dockplate optional extras.
Model
Number
Details Size
W x L
mm
Height Differential 
Max Poss. mm
Height Differential 
​Max Recomm. mm
Total Max. Load Cap Kg Total Weight
Kg 
3648 915 x 1220 178 125 770 32
H3648* 915 x 1220 178 125 1360 44
4248 1070 x 1220 178 125 910 37
H4248* 1070 x 1220 178 125 1590 50
4824 1220 x 610 76 50 2040 22
4830 1220 x 760 101 70 1630 27
4836 1220 x 915 127 90 1360 32
H4836* 1220 x 915 127 90 2450 43
4842 1220 x 1070 152 110 1180 37
H4842* 1220 x 1070 152 110 2090 50
4848* 1220 x 1220 178 125 1020 42
H4848* 1220 x 1220 178 125 1810 56
4860* 1220 x 1525 228 160 810 52
H4860* 1220 x 1525 228 160 1450 70
4872* 1220 x 1830 280 200 680 62
H4872* 1220 x 1830 280 200 1180 84
H6024 1525 x 610 76 50 4540 36
6036 1525 x 915 127 90 1700 39
H6036* 1525 x 915 127 90 3040 52
6048* 1525 x 1220 178 125 1270 51
H6048* 1525 x 1220 178 125 2270 69
6060* 1525 x 1525 228 160 1020 64
H7236* 1830 x 915 127 90 3630 61
H7248* 1830 x 1220 178 125 2720 81

Optional Extras 

Model Details Description
FTH-1 Fork Truck Lifting Handles - recommended for models marked * due to the plate weight.
SCC-2 Side Curbs with Castor for easy movement
FSL-1 Fixed Span Locking Legs 
TW-DPT-1 Dockplate Trolley - used to manually lift a dock plate via the fork truck lifting handles. This allows sites that do not have fork trucks available to move around large dockplates with ease.

Other Sizes & Capacities Available - Please Contact Us for Details