Dock Wheel Risers
Loading Dock Wheel Risers in Columbus, OH and Newark, OH
Action Industrial Services carries a large inventory of loading dock wheel risers and provides product guidance, installation, and service for customers in Columbus, OH, Newark, OH, and throughout Central Ohio. Wheel risers help raise trucks and semi-trailers to the proper height above the loading dock, which supports safer and more efficient freight handling.
Aluminum and steel wheel risers can help eliminate unsafe below-dock loading conditions, reduce damage to loading dock equipment, and improve trailer positioning. In addition, they are available in portable or permanent configurations, with custom sizes available for unique dock requirements.
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Wheel Riser Options for Loading Docks
Wheel risers allow trucks and semi-trailers to position properly above loading docks for more efficient loading and unloading. They are available in 18″ and 24″ widths, with lengths designed to accommodate single, dual, or tandem axle trailers.
Because each loading dock has different height conditions and trailer traffic, Action Industrial Services can help you compare aluminum and steel wheel risers based on capacity, placement, portability, and daily use.
Aluminum Wheel Risers
Aluminum wheel risers offer a 30,000 lb. capacity per pair and include cutouts for lifting by hand. Tabs can also replace cutouts at no additional cost. Therefore, aluminum risers can be a practical option when your facility needs a strong but more manageable riser solution.
Aluminum wheel riser specifications include:
- 30,000 lb. capacity per pair
- Heights up to 12″
- 18″ width for a single tire on the riser
- 24″ width for dual tires on the riser
- 30″ top length for a single axle
- 84″ top length for a tandem axle
- Portable or permanent positioning options
- Custom sizes available
Steel Wheel Risers
Steel wheel risers offer a 40,000 lb. capacity per pair and include four tabs with 9/16″ holes for anchoring. Fork pockets can also replace tabs at no additional cost. As a result, steel risers work well for heavier-duty loading dock applications that need greater strength and secure placement.
Steel wheel riser specifications include:
- 40,000 lb. capacity per pair
- Heights up to 12″
- 18″ width for a single tire on the riser
- 24″ width for dual tires on the riser
- 30″ top length for a single axle
- 84″ top length for a tandem axle
- Anchoring tabs with 9/16″ holes
- Fork pocket option available
- Portable or permanent positioning options
- Custom sizes available
Need Loading Dock Wheel Risers?
Action Industrial Services can help you compare aluminum and steel wheel risers for your loading dock. Contact us for loading dock wheel riser options in Columbus, OH, Newark, OH, and throughout Central Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dock Wheel Risers
What are dock wheel risers used for?
Dock wheel risers raise trucks and semi-trailers to the proper height above a loading dock. As a result, they help improve trailer positioning, reduce below-dock loading conditions, and support more efficient loading and unloading.
When does a facility need wheel risers?
A facility may need wheel risers when trucks or trailers sit too low for the loading dock. In that situation, risers can help create a better height match between the trailer bed and the dock.
What is the difference between aluminum and steel wheel risers?
Aluminum wheel risers offer a 30,000 lb. capacity per pair and can be easier to move by hand. Steel wheel risers offer a 40,000 lb. capacity per pair and work well for heavier-duty applications that need more strength or anchoring options.
What wheel riser widths are available?
Wheel risers are available in 18″ and 24″ widths. Facilities typically use 18″ widths for single tires and 24″ widths for dual tires on the riser.
Can wheel risers support single and tandem axle trailers?
Yes. Wheel risers are available in lengths that support single, dual, and tandem axle trailers. For example, a 30″ top length works for a single axle, while an 84″ top length works for a tandem axle.
Can dock wheel risers be portable or permanent?
Yes. Dock wheel risers can be portable or permanently positioned. In addition, custom sizes are available when a loading dock has unique height, placement, or trailer traffic requirements.
Does Action Industrial Services provide dock wheel risers?
Yes. Action Industrial Services provides loading dock wheel risers, product guidance, installation, and service for customers in Columbus, OH, Newark, OH, and throughout Central Ohio.