Dock Leveller Pits

Dock leveller systems for warehouse and distribution centres come in a wide variety of types and sizes and Ebor Concretes have developed a range of precast concrete support systems to suit. There are 3 main types of precast dock pit but these are all adaptable to the particular size and arrangement of the levellers and the loading bays which contains them. Details of the 3 types of pit can be found in our brochure on the Downloads page but in essence they are:-

• Can be supplied with or without tailgate slots.
• Comprises front supporting wall, rear retaining wall and biscuit floor slab spanning between.
• Dock levellers are supported on floor slabs at each side and retaining wall at rear.

• This system comprises a single piece, 4 sided box (rear wall, 2 side walls and base) designed such that the open end sits on a slot in a front retaining wall.
• The dock pit itself can be supported at the rear on compacted backfill or on a wall or plinth.
• Where required steel edge protection can be provided around the pit box.

• Where a tailgate slot is required in conjunction with a closed pit, the 4 sided box is obviously not suitable.
• The rear and side walls of the dock leveller pit are therefore sat on plinths which form the tailgate slot beneath the leveller.
• The assembly sits against a front wall which has the appropriate opening and tailgate slot in it. The walls are usually supported off the columns.