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Universal Safe-T-Strut™

Central through-the-lip location
Proven to withstand impacts from a 10,000 lb fork truck driving up to 4 mph
Solidly supports both the leveler deck and lip

Safe-T-Strut™

Rite-Hite's Safe-T-Strut system helps prevent the collapse of dock levelers undergoing maintenance to protect personnel underneath. The Safe-T-Strut offers a central through-the-lip design that keeps the strut in place throughout the entire operating range of the leveler and supports the entire weight of both the leveler deck and lip.

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Built to Earthquake Design Standard

The Safe-T-Strut is rigorously tested and certified to withstand harsh impacts. It remains in position to endure the violent rocking motion produced when a 10,000 lb. forklift traveling at 4 mph collides with the side or drives up half the length of a raised leveler. 

Helps Comply with OSHA Regulations

OSHA regulation 19.10.147 requires that most facilities place appropriate lockout/tagout devices on equipment to prohibit operation until the lockout device is removed. The Safe-T-Strut provides lockout/tagout capability and is easily padlocked to prevent premature removal. If the leveler were to be unintentionally operated, the strut would not move due to its unique central through-the-lip design.

Enhanced Loading Dock Protection

An optional handle, which is bolted to the side of the dock leveler maintenance strut, is offered to provide an additional 20" to the strut to help prevent dock personnel from crossing underneath a leveler and entering the pit area. 

Mechanical Dock Levelers

Mechanical dock levelers provide an economical solution for traditional applications. Rite-Hite's rugged construction can withstand the toughest of environments with minimal maintenance for a lower cost of ownership.

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Air Levelers

An air powered dock leveler is an efficient and cost-effective option for single push-button operation needs. Its durable air tower raises the leveler in a matter of seconds, activating the mechanical lip and locking it in place until lowered onto the trailer bed.

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Hydraulic Levelers

A hydraulic dock leveler equipped with Rite-Hite's Smooth Transition Dok System® and self-flexing deck helps prevent injury caused by whole body vibration and damage to equipment or products. 
 

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Benefits

  • Strut is painted a high visibility yellow that can be seen above a raised dock leveler, providing a visual sign alerting others that a worker might be underneath a leveler.
  • Lockout/Tagout helps protect maintenance professionals from fatal injuries if the leveler were to be unintentionally operated.
  • Heavy duty chain and mounting base welded to frame and strut to ensure the strut remains in place while also helping to prevent theft.
  • Optional extension handle helps prevent employees from crossing underneath the leveler and entering the pit area.
  • Central, through-the-lip location supports both the leveler deck and lip providing greater platform stability.
  • Safe-T-Strut remains in place even if the dock leveler is raised to the maximum height to protect personnel that might be working underneath the leveler.
  • Safe-T-Strut is rigorously tested and certified to withstand harsh impacts. Strut remains in position to endure violent rocking motion produced when a 10,000 lb. fork truck collides with the side or drives up half the length of a raised leveler traveling at 4 mph.
  • Painted high visibility yellow to help prevent rust for longer product life.
  • High tensile and strength schedule 40 steel pipe for maximum durability.
  • Universally accepted on most competitive and Rite-Hite levelers with quick installation, simple operation and affordable cost.
  • 1-year parts and labor.

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