



The right dock leveler depends on your facility’s traffic volume, budget, operational requirements, and long-term maintenance priorities. RCI Doors™ installs hydraulic, mechanical, and air-powered dock levelers for commercial and industrial facilities across North and South Carolina. We’ll help you evaluate the right type for your operation — not just sell you the most expensive option.
• Your dock sees high daily traffic — multiple trucks and load cycles per day<br> • You want push-button ease to reduce operator effort and improve cycle time<br> • You’re calculating total cost of ownership, not just upfront cost<br> • Dock downtime is expensive — hydraulic systems have fewer moving parts and tend to be more reliable long-term<br> • Your facility handles temperature-sensitive, time-critical, or high-value freight
• Your dock operates at lower frequency — light to moderate traffic<br> • Upfront installation cost is a primary constraint<br> • You’re replacing an existing mechanical unit and don’t need to upgrade the system<br> • Manual pull-chain operation is acceptable for your operators<br> • You prefer a simpler, field-proven system with straightforward maintenance
• You operate in a food-grade, pharmaceutical, or hygiene-sensitive environment<br> • Hydraulic fluid near your product or floor is a contamination risk<br> • You already have compressed air infrastructure in your facility
A loading dock leveler is one of the most-used pieces of equipment in your facility — and one of the most consequential safety components at any dock. Improper installation leads to premature failure, operator injuries, and costly downtime. RCI Doors™ technicians are AAADM-certified, which is the recognized national industry standard for dock equipment installation and inspection. We install hydraulic, mechanical, and air-powered dock levelers for commercial and industrial facilities across North and South Carolina, and we back every installation with our service relationship.








Loading dock levelers are critical infrastructure across virtually every industry that moves product. RCI Doors™ has installed and serviced dock levelers for warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, food processors, cold storage operations, and more throughout North and South Carolina. Our AAADM-certified technicians know the performance requirements, safety standards, and operational demands that vary by industry — and we install to those standards every time.
Loading dock leveler installation isn’t a commodity service — it’s a precision job with real safety consequences. RCI Doors™ technicians are AAADM-certified, ISN-qualified, and backed by 30+ years of commercial dock equipment experience in the Carolinas. Whether you’re installing a new leveler, replacing a worn-out unit, or upgrading from mechanical to hydraulic, we’ll get the job done right and stand behind the work. We’re available Monday through Friday and responsive to urgent dock needs beyond standard hours.
Benefits of Using AAADM Certified Inspectors

Automatic doors are like any piece of machinery and require proper installation and maintenance to remain reliable and safe to use. Following important standards for the installation and maintenance of automatic doors provides owners with the assurance that these doors will be safe and reliable.
Our technicians are certified through The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM). AAADM provides training on the standards required for safe and reliable installation and inspection of automatic doors. This ensures that each RCI Doors™ technician understands the latest standards for automatic pedestrian doors. They attend a 2-day course that includes hands-on, expert training and an exam to demonstrate their mastery of the standards.
As AAADM Certified Inspectors, we are committed to you and the safety of your customers with post-installation and annual inspections.
Hydraulic levelers use a sealed hydraulic system for push-button operation — smooth, consistent, and lower maintenance over time. Mechanical levelers use a spring-loaded system with a pull chain — more physical to operate, lower upfront cost, and widely proven. The choice depends primarily on traffic volume, budget, and operational requirements.
Costs vary significantly by leveler type (hydraulic vs. mechanical vs. air-powered), capacity rating, pit condition, and whether new pit construction is required. Hydraulic levelers are a higher upfront investment than mechanical but typically lower total cost of ownership over time.
Yes — RCI Doors™ provides ongoing maintenance and repair for dock levelers we install, as well as service for existing units regardless of brand. Reference the dock leveler maintenance and repair pages if available
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Asheboro, NC 27205
11937 Ramah Church Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
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