Dockboards and Dockplates
Dockboard and Dockplate Installation and Repair in Columbus, OH and Newark, OH
Action Industrial Services provides dockboard and dockplate installation, repair, and product guidance for customers in Columbus, OH, Newark, OH, and throughout Central Ohio. Dockboards and dockplates help bridge the gap between a loading dock and a truck or trailer, creating a safer and more efficient path for moving pallets, equipment, and materials.
We offer aluminum and steel dockboards and dockplates in hundreds of sizes to match different load capacities, height differences, and traffic needs. We only carry quality products from Rotary Products, made in the USA for demanding commercial and industrial environments.
Our experienced dock equipment team can help you choose the right solution for your facility. Contact us and we will be happy to help you select the proper dockboard or dockplate for your loading dock system.
Choosing the Right Dockboard or Dockplate
Choosing the correct dockboard or dockplate depends on how your loading dock operates. Before recommending a product, our team reviews several important details so your equipment fits the job safely and efficiently.
To help select the right system, we will need to know:
- The largest height difference between the dock and the truck or trailer
- The usable width required for your loading and unloading process
- The heaviest load that will travel across the dockboard or dockplate
- The type of traffic using the dock, such as pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, electric forklifts, or gas/propane forklifts
With this information, Action Industrial Services can help you avoid undersized equipment, improve safety, and choose a product that supports your daily workflow.
Types of Dockboards and Dockplates We Carry
Action Industrial Services carries several dockboard and dockplate options for commercial and industrial loading dock applications, including:
- Aluminum dockboards
- Aluminum dockplates
- Red Pin steel dockboards
- Steel dockboards
- Heavy-duty steel dockboards
Why Choose Action Industrial Services?
Our experienced dock professionals have offices in Columbus, OH and Newark, OH, and serve the greater Central Ohio area. With decades of experience in commercial docks, doors, and warehouse equipment, our team helps businesses choose reliable loading dock solutions that fit their facilities and daily operations.
From product selection to installation and repair, we focus on helping your organization set up the correct dock system for your specific needs. As a result, your team can move materials more safely, reduce downtime, and keep loading operations running smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dockboards and Dockplates
What are dockboards and dockplates used for?
Businesses use dockboards and dockplates to bridge the gap between a loading dock and a truck or trailer. As a result, teams can move pallets, carts, pallet jacks, forklifts, and materials more safely during loading and unloading.
What is the difference between a dockboard and a dockplate?
In most cases, dockplates work best for lighter-duty applications, such as hand trucks and pallet jacks. Dockboards usually handle heavier loads and often include curbs or reinforced construction for forklift traffic and more demanding loading dock use.
Should I choose aluminum or steel dock equipment?
Aluminum dockplates and dockboards are lightweight and easier to move. Therefore, they work well for many lighter applications. Steel dockboards, however, provide a better option for heavier loads, forklift traffic, and demanding industrial environments.
How do I know what size dockboard or dockplate I need?
The right size depends on the height difference between the dock and truck, the usable width required, the heaviest load, and the type of traffic using the dock. With those details, Action Industrial Services can recommend the right product for your facility.
Can dockboards handle forklift traffic?
Yes, many dockboards can handle forklift traffic. However, your facility needs the correct product for the load capacity, width, height difference, and type of forklift used in daily operations.
When should I replace a dockboard or dockplate?
You should replace a dockboard or dockplate if it becomes bent, cracked, unstable, undersized, or unsafe for the loads your team moves. Otherwise, damaged equipment can create safety concerns and slow down loading dock operations.
Does Action Industrial Services install and repair dockboards and dockplates?
Yes. Action Industrial Services provides dockboard and dockplate sales, installation, repair, and product guidance for businesses in Columbus, OH, Newark, OH, and throughout Central Ohio.