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SOUTHWORTH

Loading Dock and Air Cargo Lifts

Loading Dock Lifts
M-Series - Medium-duty loading dock lift models can service any truck bed and/or dock height.
M-Series dock lifts are designed and built for use with non-powered transport devices like two wheel dollies, hand carts or hand pallet trucks. They can be pit mounted or pad mounted.


H-Series - Heavy-duty loading dock lift models are ideal for heavy load applications. Built in hydraulic overload relief protects personnel and structures. Heavy-plate platforms with structural reinforcements minimize deflection while the wide base provides increased rigidity and stability. H-Series loading dock lifts can be serviced with any type of load transport device including power driven forklifts.

They can be pit mounted or pad mounted.

Model
Type
Lift Capacity
Roll-Over Capacity
Standard Platform
Maximum Platform
Vertical Travel
Low Height
Throw-Over Plate
Rise Time
Motor
DL5-59M*
Medium-Duty
5,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
6' x 8'
8' x 10'
59"
8"
18" x 60"
27 sec.
3.2 HP
DL6-59M*
Medium-Duty
6,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
6' x 8'
8' x 10'
59"
8"
18" x 60"
27 sec.
3.2 HP
DL8-59M
Medium-Duty
8,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
6' x 8'
8' x 10'
59"
8"
18" x 60"
42 sec.
3.2 HP
DL10-59H
Heavy-Duty
10,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
6' x 10'
8' x 12'
59"
16"
18" x 60"
34 sec.
5 HP
DL12-59H
Heavy-Duty
12,000 lbs.
12,000 lbs.
6' x 10'
8' x 12'
59"
16"
18" x 60"
36 sec.
5 HP
DL16-59H
Heavy-Duty
16,000 lbs.
16,000 lbs.
6' x 10'
8' x 12'
59"
16"
18" x 60"
50 sec.
5 HP
DL20-59H
Heavy-Duty
20,000 lbs.
20,000 lbs.
6' x 11'
8' x 12'
59"
22"
18" x 60"
60 sec.
5 HP

*Model DL5-59M and DL6-59M Dock Lifts feature Southworth’s exclusive DURA-DOCK™ galvanized base and legs construction.

Mechanical Features

  • Bevel toe guard platform

  • Diamond tread deck for improved traction

  • Diamond tread hinged throw-over plate with

  • lifting chain

  • Removable steel handrails with mid-rail, 4" side kick plate and safety chain

  • Maintenance strut supports lift for servicing

  • Removable lifting eyes for ease of installation

  • Conforms to ANSI MH29.1 Standards

Electrical / Hydraulic Features

  • Pre-wired power unit and control panel

  • Weatherproof NEMA 4 push-button control pendant with 20' coil cord

  • Oversized, low pressure hydraulic cylinders

  • Heavy-Duty hoses with burst strength 4x greater than operating pressure

  • Flow control valve with adjustable lowering time

  • Excess flow protection for controlled descent of lift in the unlikely event of a hydraulic line rupture

  • Standard Voltages: 208/230/460V - 3 Phase

Options and Accessories

  • Grade level access ramp (for above ground lifts)

  • Accordion skirting or roller shade

  • NEMA 4 enclosures

  • Environmentally friendly biodegradable hydraulic fluid

  • Mechanical wheel chock to prevent fork truck from inadvertently rolling off lift while elevated

  • Upper travel limit switch - mounted and wired

  • Warning bell with flashing light

  • Special paint finishes and custom colors

  • Corrosion resistant coatings (standard on Dura-Dock models)

  • Other bridge plate sizes available

Air Cargo Lifts
Air Cargo Lifts are high-capacity, heavy-duty scissor lifts designed to speed and simplify the transfer of loads to and from transport vehicles to cargo terminals and off-site warehouse and distribution center facilities.


The standard air cargo lift platform is equipped with inverted casters placed in a uniform grid pattern that allow cargo containers and Unit Load Devices (ULDs) to be maneuvered or moved easily across the deck in any direction. A platform deck without the caster array can also be provided. The platform deck is coated with a durable grit slip-resistant finish to provide workers with sure footing as loads are moved across it.

Specifications

  • Platform Size: 120" x 156" or 156" x 156" inverted caster deck with grit finish

  • Capacity: 15,000 lbs. (higher capacities available)

  • Designed to ANSI MH29.1 standards with a 3:1 safety factor 

  • Raised Height: 68"

  • Elevating Time: 34 seconds (approx.)

  • Lowering Time: Adjustable with pressure

  • Power Unit: 7.5 HP externally mounted (includes 25’ hydraulic hose)

  • Primary Voltage: 460/3/60

  • Control Voltage: 115/1/60

Options

  • 230V and 208V with 24V secondary voltage options

  • Truck bumper

  • Redundant backup power

  • Platforms to fit standard containers or when 90 degree turns need to be made

  • Oil heater for cold climates

  • Manual lowering valves

  • Bellows skirting

Contact us today for more information or a quote
call 800-575-4835 • email sales@handlingconcepts.com
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