{"product_id":"guardian-industrial-products-edge-of-dock-leveler-model-bl7820-78-w-20-000-lb-capacity-for-conventional-trailer-docks","title":"Guardian Industrial Products Edge of Dock Leveler | Model BL7820 | 78\" W | 20,000 lb Capacity | For Conventional Trailer Docks","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGuardian Industrial Products Edge of Dock Leveler | Model BL7820 | 78\" W | 20,000 lb Capacity | For Conventional Trailer Docks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for fast-paced warehouses and busy loading docks, the \u003cstrong\u003eGuardian 78\" Edge of Dock Leveler\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a safer, smoother, and more efficient way to bridge the gap between your dock and incoming trailers. Built from \u003cstrong\u003eheavy-duty American steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, this dock-mounted leveler eliminates the constant repositioning required by traditional dock boards saving time, reducing labor strain, and improving workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e20,000 lb load capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e, this edge dock leveler easily handles forklifts, pallet jacks, and heavy cargo. The \u003cstrong\u003espring-assisted torsion lift system\u003c\/strong\u003e requires only \u003cstrong\u003e28–34 lb of lifting force\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing operators to deploy the leveler quickly and safely. Its \u003cstrong\u003e27.75\" overall span\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e±5\" vertical working range\u003c\/strong\u003e ensure consistent contact with conventional trailers, even when dock heights vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for reliability, this Guardian dock leveler includes \u003cstrong\u003edual dock bumpers\u003c\/strong\u003e for impact protection and meets \u003cstrong\u003eOSHA safety standards\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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