Pneumatic dock leveler RHA-4000

Help reduce operating costs by increasing productivity with simplified operation at the touch of a button and an easy-to-clean chassis, while reducing your facility's environmental footprint.

• Push-button control helps increase productivity by reducing ergonomic strain on staff and improving overall ease of use.
• The mechanical lip extension system activates and locks once the air tower is fully inflated. The lip remains locked until the tower rests in the trailer bed for more accurate positioning.
• The Easy Clean frame reduces the time spent on cleanup by making it easier to remove dirt and debris.
• Simplified operating system for pneumatic motor graders running solely on electricity; Removing the need to check and replace oil during routine maintenance.
• The PitMaster Sub-Leveler™ Joint is an available option that helps prevent energy loss, improve dock cleanliness, and increase employee comfort.
• The optional maintenance pendant socket helps minimize risk and reduce waste, while promoting productivity when maintaining pneumatic dock levellers. This socket makes it possible to compensate for the labour shortage by requiring only one technician instead of two for maintenance.
• Gaskets allow the gaps between the dock leveler and the concrete pit wall to be filled for better environmental control and increased energy efficiency, with the option to install them on new levellers or retrofit them to existing levellers.

Its unique structural design allows it to withstand the extreme stresses of warehouses, helping to reduce repair and maintenance costs, while increasing the life of the product.

• The self-contained air handling system (located inside the tower) helps protect against damage from the indoor/outdoor environment and washing applications.
• The pneumatic tower offers a wear-resistant, low-pressure lifting system that requires little to no scheduled maintenance. During routine maintenance operations, the leveling pit facilitates access, allowing for faster intervention and reduced downtime.
• The formed front crossmember (connection between the deck and the leveler flange) complements the four-sided rectangular construction and includes interlocking and welded stringers to create a stronger bond, increase overall strength, and help limit maintenance downtime issues.
• Certified to meet and exceed ANSI MH30.1 performance testing standards.

About 20% of people with acute low back pain develop chronic low back pain within a year, which can be attributed to whole-body vibrations (dock shocks). Help reduce personnel injuries by choosing a leveler equipped with the Smooth Transition Dok System®.

• The Two-Point Crown Control system reinforces the front hinge (between the leveling plate and the rim) in two places to eliminate the "bumpy" feeling experienced with traditional levelers with increased crown reinforcement.
• The constant radius rear hinge ensures a regular 1/3" gap between the warehouse floor and the leveling tray, greatly reducing the gap that causes painful bumps and turns when passing.
• The extended lip chamfer comes standard with an extended length of 3 inches (compared to 1/3 inch for the traditional leveler) which ensures a smoother transition between the edge and the floor of the trailer, helping to reduce body impact.
• The beam construction includes two additional L-beams under the leveler platen, which provide increased strength and superior flexibility, allowing the leveler to flex up to 4 inches under its own weight.

The importance of safety at the loading dock cannot be understated. From the loading/unloading process to planned maintenance, there are many points that require special attention to protect personnel, equipment and goods.

• Solution Stump-Out
  Provides free-fall protection without the need for traditional load legs, protecting material handling equipment, operators, cargo, and the dock leveler itself.
• Safe-T-Strut™
  Provides enhanced safety during maintenance with a central design that runs through the leveler lip, keeping the support bar in place throughout the operating range. This structure can withstand an accidental impact from a 10,000 lb (≈4,535 kg) forklift truck at 6 km/h (4 mph).
• Visibility from the inside
  Lets everyone know that maintenance is in progress and helps prevent accidental leveler activation, ensuring personnel safety during planned operations.
• Self-Flexing Deck
  Uses L-shaped stringers to reinforce the platform while allowing the leveler to flex up to 10 cm (4") under its own weight. This design ensures constant contact with the trailer floor, even after the forklift has been removed.
• Safe-T-Lip®
  Provides protection against accidental falls, while allowing the gate to be positioned out of the way for unobstructed access to the load through the end thanks to its split lip.

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The equipment is backed by comprehensive warranties, designed to ensure durability, performance and customer satisfaction over the long term.

• Up to 20-year money-back warranty
  Based on the Dock Leveler Investment Guide, this warranty is a testament to the reliability and long-term value of the equipment.
• 5 years on parts and 1 year on labour for the leveller
  Covers components and repairs in the event of leveler failure during the specified period.
• 5 years on parts and 1 year on labor for tower, fan and pipes
  Provides complete coverage of accessories essential to system operation.
• 12-month limited customer satisfaction guarantee
  Satisfaction commitment with the possibility of reimbursement according to the applicable conditions.

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Do you want better visibility on the performance of your docks to optimize safety and productivity?

Levellers connected to Dok-Commander® are compatible with Rite-Hite ONE.* This connection to a single digital platform provides real-time visibility and accurate data to facilitate maintenance decisions, reduce inefficiencies, and reduce the risk of incidents.

Real-time alerts are sent to any device to identify and stop unsafe behavior, such as:

• Unauthorized Use or Failure Modes.
• Employee entering an unsecured trailer.
• Dock door open without deployment of the safety barrier.

The analyses collected at each stage of the loading process help identify bottlenecks and optimize operations, including:

• Total loading time to avoid holding costs.
• Use of equipment to detect under- or over-utilization.
• Trailer positioned at the dock but restraint system not yet engaged.

Visibility into the status of connected devices and their maintenance history:

• Define the condition of the equipment (out of service or immediate action required).
• Tracking equipment performance (number of cycles, usage, service history).
• Documentation and monitoring of maintenance operations and interventions.

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