Bascule Bridge
Models Include Double Leaf, Single Leaf, and Mini Bascule Bridges
Hydraulically-operated drawbridges used to temporarily span a traffic way.
| Capacities | Travel Distance | Platform | Mobility | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 lbs / 30,000 lbs | To 90″ | From scissor, conveyors, rotators, and extensions available. | Multiple types of unpowered to powered. | Many control options to assist any application and safety requirements. |
Flexibility & Ease of Use
- Single and Double Leaf Bascule Bridges – One-touch operator controls automatically engage and disengage safety wings during raising and lowering sequences.
- Mini Bascule Bridge — Simple and reliable wall-mounted operator controls offer the operator complete visual contact of the lift during raising and lowering.
Durability & Quality
- Chrome plated, 100,000 psi, ultimate-strength pins provide premium load strength and long life at hinge points.
- Minimum 1/4-inch-thick steel-reinforced platform minimizes deck deflection, maximizes load stability, and greatly extends the life of the platform deck.
- Structural steel channels in the transfer bridge provide rigidity and stability under heavy axle loads, ensuring many years of trouble-free use.
- Chrome-plating improves rod durability and extends the life of cylinders and seals.
Safety
- Single and Double Leaf Bascule Bridges – Hydraulically-operated bridge safety wings provide a stable and permanent structure for the bascule bridge to rest against during storage, relaxing the pressure in the hydraulic circuit.
- Non-skid surface minimizes unexpected slipping and loss of traction in wet operating conditions.
- Hydraulic velocity fuses completely stop lifts in the unlikely event of uncontrolled descent due to sudden hose rupture.
- Minimum 3:1 structural factor of safety makes these bridges the most structurally sound bridge in the industry.
- Compliance with recognized national standard
- NFPA 70 – National Electric Code
- ASTM – A36 – Structural Steel Standard
- ANSI Z535 – Safety Labeling Requirements
- AWS D.1 – Welding Standards
- Applicable portions of OSHA 29CFR1910 – General Workplace Safety
Maintenance and Warranty
- Maintenance-free bearings at pivot points require no lubrication.
- For Single and Double Leaf Bascule Bridges, a heavy-duty remote power unit with weather-proof cover is easily accessible for inspection and maintenance.
- Double wire braided Parker hydraulic hoses resist wear, abrasion, and leaks.
- Industry-best 2-year warranty on all parts provides assurance you’ve purchased the most reliable drawbridge in the industry and demonstrates that Autoquip stands behind every dock product and loading platform sold.