If you handle the transport of goods, you know one thing – loading and unloading must be fast and efficient. Gandhi Automations offers solutions that can achieve true operational efficiency within loading bays.
Many variables need to be considered when designing a safe and efficient loading bay. Guidance from Gandhi Automations will help in the complete process from start to finish and give useful tips on the design and set-up of loading bay construction. Of course, for any specific advice, the company's docking solutions and products, project engineers are always there to assist you.
The type of goods that the logistic centre handles, directly influences the type of vehicle and loading equipment used, and, in turn, the type of distribution vehicle, the type of goods and the processes used will determine the type of loading bay you should have.
Heavy industrial facilities that handle large, heavy-weight/bulky products such as pulp/paper, automotive or steel, have unique needs. For these heavy loads, you need heavy-duty industrial dock equipment that can stand up to extreme loads while also providing operational efficiency and safety.
Smooth vehicle docking
Time is money, which is why you need a smooth process in your loading bay. So let’s focus solely on operational efficiency for now.
Are the vehicle arrivals to your loading bay evenly spread out over the day? Probably not. Most people in this business experience peak hours, where a number of vehicles show up at the same time to unload and load goods. To prevent traffic, there are a number of automated solutions, such as vehicle restraints and innovative lighting guides.
Loading and unloading
When all the vehicles have arrived and safely docked, there are busy times ahead. The question is how to make the process smooth and fast so that the drivers can be on their way as quickly as possible.
Even the smallest nuisance, such as an uneven edge between the loading bay and the vehicle, can cause expensive delays. Investment in levelers, shelters, load houses and other docking accessories, makes the process convenient and efficient.
That said, Gandhi Automations loading bay product solutions are designed to handle large loads, for demanding applications where each dock leveler offers exceptional performance, reliability, and safety levels as well as a low lifetime cost of ownership. With radius lip, telescopic and edge-of-dock models in our equipment portfolio, the company has a solution for any type of loading-unloading solution need.
Gandhi Automations' Dock House Levelers, are designed to be installed outdoors and are indispensable where it is necessary to maximise the use of storage space. Dock House Levelers are intended to facilitate loading and unloading operations where perpendicular parking of the trucks to the building is not provided.
One main advantage is that these can be installed and upgraded without changing the design of the main building. Their design allows to use all types of dock levelers, with hinged or telescopic. The installation is done fast due to the pre-assembled components.
Main advantage
The main advantages include maximum use of warehouse space; the ability to upgrade without rebuilding the main building; and quick installation.
Gandhi Automations Dock Products is synonymous with well-designed Loading Bay Dock projects throughout India. The company specialises in the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Loading Bay Equipment and Industrial Door Systems.
From your first contact and discussions with the company's team of experienced sales engineers, to the handover of its completed project, you'll find Gandhi Automations friendly and ready to advise on products and installation.