{"id":2845,"date":"2021-02-04T19:44:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T00:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/copperloy.com\/?page_id=2845"},"modified":"2025-06-27T04:04:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T08:04:48","slug":"dock-plates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yard-ramps.com\/?page_id=2845","title":{"rendered":"Dock Plates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-dl3vd9-8f0963baa3baeeb4a92e5b5d95b641ef entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cao9wd-3a3a65e130fb298b88e1815d66b7d492\">\n.flex_cell.av-cao9wd-3a3a65e130fb298b88e1815d66b7d492{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-cao9wd-3a3a65e130fb298b88e1815d66b7d492{\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-cao9wd-3a3a65e130fb298b88e1815d66b7d492 av-gridrow-cell av_one_full no_margin  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  content-align-top av-zero-padding'  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div id='after_grid_row_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2845'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9ndf3h-e231c7fd78706080bb4acdf039b3f86c\">\n.flex_column.av-9ndf3h-e231c7fd78706080bb4acdf039b3f86c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9ndf3h-e231c7fd78706080bb4acdf039b3f86c av_two_third  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-6x5r59-0382c0a20f04354a06799460b3be29d3 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\">\n            <div class=\"breadcrumb-container theme1\">\n                <ol>\n                                    <\/ol>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/nav>    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n        {\n            \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n            \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n            \"itemListElement\": [\n                            ]\n        }\n    <\/script>\n   \n    <script>\n            <\/script>\n\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5wz8pp-b92fda97d2b281341af2f484a5c250f0 '  ><div class='avia_textblock genpages-ad' ><h1>DOCK PLATES FROM THE YARD RAMP SHOP | BUILT FOR VERSATILITY<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking for a cost-effective alternative to dock boards, our <a href=\"https:\/\/copperloy.com\/dock-equipment\/dock-plates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">dock plates<\/a> offer a lightweight and practical solution. Made in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/109169437777457758497\/photos\/@41.3122342,-81.4680916,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m3!8m2!3m1!1e1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">USA<\/a> and trusted across a wide range of industries, The Yard Ramp Shop dock plates are engineered to help bridge small gaps for easier material handling\u2014without the weight or bulk of traditional dock boards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Loading Dock Plates: Simple, Effective Transition Solutions<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/copperloy.com\/dock-equipment\/dock-plates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">Dock plates<\/a> are ideal for bridging the gap between a loading dock and a truck or between uneven surfaces. Made from a flat metal sheet with a slight bend for smooth transition, <a href=\"https:\/\/copperloy.com\/dock-equipment\/dock-plates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\">dock plates<\/a> do not include curbs. This makes them perfect for use with pallet jacks, hand trucks, and dollies\u2014especially where tight turns or irregular movement could be obstructed by curbs.<\/p>\n<p>These plates are best suited for light-duty applications and are available in both steel and aluminum. Steel plates feature a one-piece lift chain for easy repositioning, while aluminum models come with built-in lifting straps for lightweight portability.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6741\" style=\"width: 787px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6741\" class=\"wp-image-6741 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/copperloy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Dock-Plate-on-Truck-e1500465829311.jpg\" alt=\"Dock Plate for Loading Dock\" width=\"777\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Dock-Plate-on-Truck-e1500465829311.jpg?strip=all 777w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Dock-Plate-on-Truck-e1500465829311-300x243.jpg?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Dock-Plate-on-Truck-e1500465829311-768x623.jpg?strip=all 768w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Dock-Plate-on-Truck-e1500465829311-495x400.jpg?strip=all 495w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Dock-Plate-on-Truck-e1500465829311-705x572.jpg?strip=all 705w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Dock-Plate-on-Truck-e1500465829311-450x365.jpg?strip=all 450w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Dock-Plate-on-Truck-e1500465829311.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=77 77w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Dock-Plate-on-Truck-e1500465829311.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=155 155w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Dock-Plate-on-Truck-e1500465829311.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=233 233w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Dock-Plate-on-Truck-e1500465829311.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=388 388w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Dock-Plate-on-Truck-e1500465829311.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=621 621w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6741\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Yard Ramp Shop Dock Plate<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5wz8pp-b92fda97d2b281341af2f484a5c250f0 '  ><div class='avia_textblock genpages-ad' ><h2>Dock Plates for Sale: Standard and Custom Options Available<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to standard sizes, The Yard Ramp Shop offers dock plates in a wide range of custom configurations. Our in-house engineering team can design and manufacture a dock plate to meet your specific requirements, whether you need a unique size, material, or performance spec.<\/p>\n<p>Need a custom dock plate or a dock board with exact-fit specs? Just reach out. We\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n<p>Contact The Yard Ramp Shop today to request a quote or custom order.<\/p>\n<h2>Aluminum Dock Plates | The Portable Dock Plate<\/h2>\n<p>Aluminum dock plates have more flex but are the lightest weight and most affordable dock plate we have.\u00a0 Engineered to be lightweight, this is Coppelroy&#8217;s most portable dock plate.\u00a0 The Aluminum dock plate can handle capacities up to 12,500 pounds.\u00a0 Since they are not made to be used with forklifts, they are ideal to handle handcarts and lighter material handling equipment and freight. Though light, the aluminum plates still come with lift straps to help move and place them.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6431\" title=\"Steel Dock Plate by The Yard Ramps Store\" src=\"https:\/\/copperloy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Steel-Dockplategrey.jpg\" alt=\"Steel Dock Plate from The Yard Ramps Store\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Steel-Dockplategrey.jpg?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Steel-Dockplategrey-100x100.jpg?strip=all 100w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Steel-Dockplategrey-80x80.jpg?strip=all 80w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Steel-Dockplategrey-36x36.jpg?strip=all 36w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Steel-Dockplategrey-180x180.jpg?strip=all 180w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Steel-Dockplategrey-120x120.jpg?strip=all 120w, https:\/\/eepx8q2i3vm.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Steel-Dockplategrey.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=240 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Steel Dock Plates<\/h2>\n<p id=\"left-con-cus\">Steel dock plates offer higher capacities but give up some of their portability as they weigh more than the aluminum dock plate. Some of the high-capacity, steel dock plates can accommodate forklifts, though load weight is important. Also, steel dock plates can handle capacities reaching up to 17,000 pounds and steel plates come with a one piece lift chain and make moving and positioning the plates very easy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5wz8pp-9ae944081762efd5030738b4f325c715 '  ><div class='avia_textblock genpages-ad' ><h2>Built to Last | Heavy Duty Dock Plates<\/h2>\n<p>Copperloy&#8217;s heavy duty dock plates are engineered with durability and efficiency in mind.\u00a0 As an industry leader in custom fabrication, only the finest of material are used.\u00a0 Pallet jacks, dollies, and carts work best with plates due to the capacity level.\u00a0 The Yard Ramp Shop plates are built to handle capacities between 1,000-14,000 lbs. In comparison, The Yard Ramp Shop manufactures dock boards.\u00a0 Dock board designs handle 10,000-15,000+ lbs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5wz8pp-9ae944081762efd5030738b4f325c715 '  ><div class='avia_textblock genpages-ad' ><h2>Dock Boards: The Answer for Forklift Dock Plates<\/h2>\n<p>Instead of asking for a forklift dock plate, explore The Yard Ramp Shop Dock Boards.\u00a0 Dock boards are the superhero of the dock plate.\u00a0 Handle higher capacities and larger equipment.\u00a0 In comparison, forklifts and fork trucks can be used with dock boards.\u00a0 Also, these boards have curbs to prevent runoff and are available in steel or aluminum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5wz8pp-9ae944081762efd5030738b4f325c715 '  ><div class='avia_textblock genpages-ad' ><p><strong>Watch the dock equipment video below to learn more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height: 350px;\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XfH5BCcMBUw?rel=0\" width=\"350\" height=\"197\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"red-cta\">\n<h5>Call Today For Quote<\/h5>\n<h6 class=\"ctabox\"><a href=\"tel:+18003214968\">800-321-4968<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4d9xct-2b9c274e1d0ec0634fae2bf45efd8fbe\">\n.flex_column.av-4d9xct-2b9c274e1d0ec0634fae2bf45efd8fbe{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4d9xct-2b9c274e1d0ec0634fae2bf45efd8fbe av_one_third  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div id=\"nav_menu-8\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_nav_menu\"><h3 class=\"widgettitle\">Dock Boards<\/h3><div class=\"menu-dock-boards-container\"><ul id=\"menu-dock-boards\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-7724\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-7724\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yard-ramps.com\/?page_id=2883\">Dock Boards<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-60187\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-60187\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yard-ramps.com\/?page_id=2883\">Dock Boards<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-7725\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-7725\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yard-ramps.com\/?page_id=2845\">Dock Plates<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-60188\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-60188\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yard-ramps.com\/?page_id=2845\">Dock Plates<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-7722\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-7722\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yard-ramps.com\/?page_id=124\">Railboards<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-60186\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-60186\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yard-ramps.com\/?page_id=124\">Railboards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id=\"custom_html-16\" class=\"widget_text widget clearfix widget_custom_html\"><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"sidebar-form-btm\"><div id=\"wufoo-q13hw3m61n20jcg\"> Fill out my <a href=\"https:\/\/formmaster9.wufoo.com\/forms\/q13hw3m61n20jcg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">online form<\/a>. <\/div> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> var q13hw3m61n20jcg; 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