It's a known fact that, in order to unload a truck swiftly and safely, you have to be on a level with it. You may have dedicated loading bays but if you haven't or if the hand unloading of deliveries hogs them for too long, mobile loading platforms are a practical, economic alternative.
Mobile loading platforms do exactly what is says on the tin, or in this case, on the steel. They boast tough, welded steel frame construction, with a strong loading floor. An access ladder facilitates getting up to this; flaps are fitted to give a strong, secure pathway to and from the truck's cargo floor, and there are chains to close openings when they're not in use. A safe working load of 3,000kg – or more if necessary – makes handling heavy goods easy. In fact, mobile loading platforms make dealing with goods that are not packaged on pallets a simple and speedy exercise.
The mobility of mobile loading platforms can be assured in two ways. Forklift pockets form part of their construction, allowing them to be manoeuvred into place with the aid of a standard forklift truck. In addition, movable castors are available as an option. However, when the platform is in use, mobility is the last thing you want. So among the options on offer are securing chains and vehicle chocks to ensure the mobile loading platform and the vehicle it's serving stay put.
Further options include an assortment of gate and handrail configurations from which to choose, as well as supplementary anti-slip surfaces. As pleasant climatic conditions can't be guaranteed, a means of coping with inclement weather is available. At its simplest, this may be a straightforward top canopy. However, side curtains are also available to keep the worst of the weather at bay. More importantly, mobile loading platforms are available in a range of sizes so it's likely you'd be able to find an item that meet your needs perfectly.
The above description shows that mobile loading platforms are a useful adjunct to any loading bay equipment. In some instances, they may represent all the equipment that's needed. In use, they're very much 'fit and forget' items, particularly as there is no need of a costly, complex hydraulic system or power source.
In many instances, mobile loading platforms can be used as stand-ins for busy fixed loading bay equipment. You may also have to offer a short-term solution to a specific cargo handling problem. Here's where the option of hiring mobile loading platforms comes to the fore.
In such a scenario, you can take advantage of the range of sizes and types of mobile loading platform that is available for hire. Investing in a specific size or configuration of platform only makes sense where it will be in regular use for a number of tasks. Often, hiring mobile loading platforms means that, as well as having the use of equipment that's perfect for the job, you might have any necessary servicing included at no charge; a point worth checking with the hire company.
Whether hiring mobile loading platforms, or buying one or more to suit your requirements, the path to suitable units is liable to be no more than a phone call – or mouse click – away.
Chase Equipment are a leading international supplier of mobile loading platforms. See our website at Chase Equipment for more information.
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