{"id":15191,"date":"2026-11-13T13:11:37","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T05:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seppeschina.com\/?page_id=15191"},"modified":"2026-11-13T13:11:37","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T05:11:37","slug":"warehouse-dock-leveler-shelter-package","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seppeschina.com\/fr\/projects\/warehouse-dock-leveler-shelter-package\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydraulic Dock Levelers and Shelters for a Materials Warehouse"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid seppes-case-v2 vc_row-no-padding\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/* Selectors are expanded to the individual case root by the builder. 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.sc2-actions{gap:10px}#seppes-case-dock .sc2-button{padding:12px 16px}#seppes-case-dock section[id]{scroll-margin-top:150px}}\n#seppes-case-dock .sc2-photo img{aspect-ratio:auto}#seppes-case-dock .sc2-guide-link{margin-top:18px!important;font-size:14px;max-width:960px}<\/style><div id=\"seppes-case-dock\"><section class=\"sc2-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"sc2-case-title\"><div class=\"sc2-wrap\"><nav class=\"sc2-breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><a href=\"\/projects\/\">Projects<\/a><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span><span>Dock Leveler and Shelter Package<\/span><\/nav><div class=\"sc2-hero-grid\"><div><div class=\"sc2-eyebrow\">SEPPES PROJECT \/ WAREHOUSE LOADING SYSTEMS<\/div><h1 id=\"sc2-case-title\">Hydraulic Dock Levelers and Shelters for a Materials Warehouse<\/h1><p>A finished-goods warehouse needed a coordinated loading interface between the dock and visiting trucks. SEPPES supplied two hydraulic dock levelers with two mechanical dock shelters, coordinating the pit works, equipment installation and operating checks as one package.<\/p><div class=\"sc2-tags\"><span>Two loading positions<\/span><span>Hydraulic leveler &amp; shelter<\/span><span>Pit and equipment coordination<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sc2-actions\"><a class=\"sc2-button\" href=\"\/contact\/\">Discuss a Similar Project \u2197<\/a><a class=\"sc2-button sc2-button-outline\" href=\"#planning\">Plan Your Project \u2193<\/a><\/div><\/div><figure class=\"sc2-photo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/seppeschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/seppes-project-dock-civil-works.webp\" width=\"1493\" height=\"1400\" class=\"wp-image-15130\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" alt=\"Loading-area civil works outside a warehouse before installation of the dock equipment\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seppeschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/seppes-project-dock-civil-works.webp 1493w, https:\/\/seppeschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/seppes-project-dock-civil-works-300x281.webp 300w, https:\/\/seppeschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/seppes-project-dock-civil-works-1024x960.webp 1024w, https:\/\/seppeschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/seppes-project-dock-civil-works-768x720.webp 768w, https:\/\/seppeschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/seppes-project-dock-civil-works-13x12.webp 13w, https:\/\/seppeschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/seppes-project-dock-civil-works-360x338.webp 360w, https:\/\/seppeschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/seppes-project-dock-civil-works-600x563.webp 600w, https:\/\/seppeschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/seppes-project-dock-civil-works-24x24.webp 24w, https:\/\/seppeschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/seppes-project-dock-civil-works-550x516.webp 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1493px) 100vw, 1493px\" \/><figcaption>Loading-area civil works before dock equipment installation.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"sc2-facts\" aria-label=\"Project at a glance\"><div class=\"sc2-wrap\"><dl class=\"sc2-fact-grid\"><div><dt>Equipment package<\/dt><dd>2 levelers + 2 shelters<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Leveler body size<\/dt><dd>2,500 L \u00d7 2,000 W mm<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Specified dynamic capacity<\/dt><dd>6 tonnes<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Project year<\/dt><dd>2026<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/section><nav class=\"sc2-jump\" aria-label=\"On this page\"><div class=\"sc2-wrap\"><a href=\"#overview\">Project overview<\/a><a href=\"#design\">System components<\/a><a href=\"#selection\">Selection guide<\/a><a href=\"#delivery\">Installation<\/a><a href=\"#planning\">Bay checklist<\/a><a href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a><\/div><\/nav><section class=\"sc2-section\" id=\"overview\" aria-labelledby=\"overview-title\"><div class=\"sc2-wrap\"><div class=\"sc2-eyebrow\">THE PROJECT<\/div><h2 id=\"overview-title\">The height transition and the truck-to-building gap needed different equipment.<\/h2><div class=\"sc2-intro\"><p>This was a loading-interface project. The equipment package addressed both the floor-level transition and the surrounding vehicle-to-building interface.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sc2-grid2\"><article class=\"sc2-card\"><h3>The Warehouse Challenge<\/h3><p>The finished-goods warehouse served a materials-manufacturing facility in China. Palletised products were moved for truck dispatch, while the existing loading arrangement lacked a suitable level-adjustment device.<\/p><ul class=\"sc2-list\"><li>A height difference between the dock and visiting truck beds.<\/li><li>Handling requirements around palletised materials.<\/li><li>A need to coordinate the truck opening with the surrounding building interface.<\/li><\/ul><\/article><article class=\"sc2-card\"><h3>The SEPPES Response<\/h3><p>The package combined two hydraulic levelers with two mechanical dock shelters, together with pit and installation coordination.<\/p><ul class=\"sc2-list\"><li>Levelers to provide the dock-to-truck transfer interface.<\/li><li>Shelters to address the gap around the parked truck.<\/li><li>Civil-work drawings, installation and operating checks considered together.<\/li><\/ul><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"sc2-section sc2-soft\" id=\"design\" aria-labelledby=\"design-title\"><div class=\"sc2-wrap\"><div class=\"sc2-eyebrow\">WHAT THE PACKAGE INCLUDED<\/div><h2 id=\"design-title\">Each component had a distinct job at the loading position.<\/h2><div class=\"sc2-intro\"><p>The leveler and shelter were specified together, but they solve different parts of the loading problem. Both need to be checked against the actual fleet and dock arrangement.<\/p><\/div><table class=\"sc2-table\" role=\"table\"><thead role=\"rowgroup\"><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"col\" role=\"columnheader\">Component<\/th><th scope=\"col\" role=\"columnheader\">Project configuration<\/th><th scope=\"col\" role=\"columnheader\">Role in the loading interface<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody role=\"rowgroup\"><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\">Hydraulic dock leveler<\/th><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Project configuration\">2 units; 2,500 mm long \u00d7 2,000 mm wide \u00d7 600 mm body height.<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Role in the loading interface\">A hydraulic platform and hinged lip arranged for transfer between the warehouse dock and the truck bed.<\/td><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\">Specified load capacity<\/th><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Project configuration\">6-tonne dynamic-capacity configuration.<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Role in the loading interface\">A capacity specification to review against the complete handling load and operating conditions.<\/td><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\">Deck and side details<\/th><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Project configuration\">Patterned steel deck and side toe-guard skirts.<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Role in the loading interface\">Details forming part of the platform assembly and its operating envelope.<\/td><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\">Dock shelters<\/th><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Project configuration\">2 mechanical dock shelters with PVC curtain material.<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Role in the loading interface\">A flexible interface around the truck body at the parked loading position.<\/td><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\">Civil-work interfaces<\/th><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Project configuration\">Pit drawing and embedded-edge coordination.<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Role in the loading interface\">Construction details that enable the specified equipment to fit and be installed at the intended dock level.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p class=\"sc2-note\">The equipment-body dimensions describe the supplied package. Use the approved project pit drawing for construction dimensions, tolerances, reinforcement and embedded details.<\/p><p class=\"sc2-guide-link\">Compare the functions and procurement scope in the <a href=\"\/projects\/integrated-door-dock-systems\/\">industrial door and loading dock systems guide<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"sc2-section\" id=\"selection\" aria-labelledby=\"selection-title\"><div class=\"sc2-wrap\"><div class=\"sc2-eyebrow\">A PRACTICAL SELECTION GUIDE<\/div><h2 id=\"selection-title\">Review the full handling load and the range of visiting trucks.<\/h2><div class=\"sc2-intro\"><p>These are planning checks for another loading bay. They connect the equipment specification to the operating conditions rather than assuming that one standard package fits every fleet.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sc2-grid2\"><article class=\"sc2-card\"><h3>Capacity Is More than the Cargo Weight<\/h3><p>For a new project, provide the handling truck\u2019s operating weight, the heaviest load, the operator where applicable and the wheel or axle information. Include the expected duty and vehicle route.<\/p><p>The supplier needs the complete loading conditions to assess the platform configuration. A 6-tonne equipment specification should not be interpreted as permission to carry a 6-tonne payload in addition to a forklift. See <a href=\"https:\/\/og.mhi.org\/downloads\/industrygroups\/lodem\/LODEM_Dock_Levelers_101.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">MHI\/LODEM\u2019s Dock Levelers 101<\/a> for background on capacity selection.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"sc2-card\"><h3>Truck Height Is a Range<\/h3><p>Record the lowest and highest bed heights of the trucks that will actually use the bay, together with the dock height and approach conditions. Include variations between vehicle types and operating states.<\/p><p>Ask the equipment supplier to review the platform geometry and permitted operating envelope against that range. Do not select a leveler from truck width or capacity alone.<\/p><\/article><\/div><table class=\"sc2-table\" role=\"table\"><thead role=\"rowgroup\"><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"col\" role=\"columnheader\">Selection input<\/th><th scope=\"col\" role=\"columnheader\">What to provide<\/th><th scope=\"col\" role=\"columnheader\">What it helps review<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody role=\"rowgroup\"><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\">Handling equipment<\/th><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"What to provide\">Forklift or pallet-truck type, loaded operating mass and wheel information.<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"What it helps review\">Capacity, concentrated loading and suitability for the intended transfer route.<\/td><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\">Vehicle fleet<\/th><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"What to provide\">Bed-height range, body width and height, rear features and frequency of visits.<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"What it helps review\">Leveler geometry, shelter contact arrangement and loading-position compatibility.<\/td><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\">Building interface<\/th><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"What to provide\">Dock height, opening dimensions, fa\u00e7ade and approach layout.<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"What it helps review\">The relationship between shelter mounting, truck parking and the warehouse opening.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/section><section class=\"sc2-section sc2-soft\" id=\"shelter\" aria-labelledby=\"shelter-title\"><div class=\"sc2-wrap\"><div class=\"sc2-eyebrow\">THE SHELTER INTERFACE<\/div><h2 id=\"shelter-title\">Match the shelter to the truck body and parking position.<\/h2><div class=\"sc2-intro\"><p>The platform addresses the transfer path at floor level. The shelter needs a separate review of the space around the truck and its relationship to the warehouse fa\u00e7ade.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sc2-grid2\"><article class=\"sc2-card\"><h3>Vehicle-to-Shelter Fit<\/h3><p>The project used mechanical dock shelters. For another site, provide the fleet\u2019s body dimensions and rear details, the intended stopping position and any variation in vehicle approach.<\/p><p>Review contact surfaces and clearances with the supplier. A shelter selected only from the building-opening size may not address the range of trucks arriving at the bay.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"sc2-card\"><h3>Weather and Building Details<\/h3><p>Include fa\u00e7ade projections, canopy details, surface drainage and the exposure of the loading position. Review the surrounding junctions as well as the curtain contact with the vehicle.<\/p><p>Agree the expected separation at the parked truck and any environmental requirement in the specification. The shelter is one part of the bay design rather than a guarantee for every weather condition.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"sc2-section\" id=\"delivery\" aria-labelledby=\"delivery-title\"><div class=\"sc2-wrap\"><div class=\"sc2-eyebrow\">PROJECT DELIVERY<\/div><h2 id=\"delivery-title\">Pit preparation was part of the equipment coordination.<\/h2><div class=\"sc2-intro\"><p>SEPPES\u2019s work connected the equipment specification with the construction and installation interfaces. The sequence mattered because the pit could not be treated as an unrelated civil-work item.<\/p><\/div><ol class=\"sc2-timeline\"><li><span class=\"sc2-step-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/span><div><h3>Agree the Equipment and Pit Information<\/h3><p>The team coordinated the two levelers, two shelters and the civil-work information for the loading positions.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><span class=\"sc2-step-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/span><div><h3>Prepare the Construction Interfaces<\/h3><p>Pit works and embedded-edge details were coordinated before the equipment was installed. The site photograph shows this civil-work stage.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><span class=\"sc2-step-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/span><div><h3>Install the Levelers and Shelters<\/h3><p>The equipment was positioned with attention to its interface with the warehouse floor and the truck-loading opening.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><span class=\"sc2-step-no\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><div><h3>Complete Operating and Handover Checks<\/h3><p>The installation was checked through operating and loading trials for project handover in 2026.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/section><section class=\"sc2-section sc2-soft\" id=\"coordination\" aria-labelledby=\"coordination-title\"><div class=\"sc2-wrap\"><div class=\"sc2-eyebrow\">PLAN THE COMPLETE BAY<\/div><h2 id=\"coordination-title\">Agree the responsibilities around the equipment before construction starts.<\/h2><div class=\"sc2-intro\"><p>For a new facility, make these discussions part of the loading-bay brief. The equipment order should sit inside an agreed site operating and installation plan.<\/p><\/div><table class=\"sc2-table\" role=\"table\"><thead role=\"rowgroup\"><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"col\" role=\"columnheader\">Interface<\/th><th scope=\"col\" role=\"columnheader\">Coordinate with<\/th><th scope=\"col\" role=\"columnheader\">Question to resolve<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody role=\"rowgroup\"><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\">Pit and embedded details<\/th><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Coordinate with\">Civil contractor and equipment supplier.<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Question to resolve\">Which approved drawing and tolerances govern the works, and who checks readiness before installation?<\/td><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\">Power and controls<\/th><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Coordinate with\">Electrical contractor and equipment installer.<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Question to resolve\">What supply and cable routes are required, and who completes and checks the connections?<\/td><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\">Truck parking and movement<\/th><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Coordinate with\">Facility team and responsible safety or traffic specialists.<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Question to resolve\">How will vehicle positioning, departure control and communication with loading staff be addressed?<\/td><\/tr><tr role=\"row\"><th scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\">Shelter and fa\u00e7ade<\/th><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Coordinate with\">Building contractor and shelter supplier.<\/td><td role=\"cell\" data-label=\"Question to resolve\">Are the mounting surfaces, projections and surrounding weather details compatible with the selected shelter?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p class=\"sc2-guide-link\">For site readiness and civil-work interfaces, use the <a href=\"\/projects\/custom-installation-retrofit\/\">installation and retrofit planning checklist<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"sc2-section\" id=\"planning\" aria-labelledby=\"planning-title\"><div class=\"sc2-wrap\"><div class=\"sc2-eyebrow\">PLAN YOUR PROJECT<\/div><h2 id=\"planning-title\">Prepare a bay schedule with fleet and handling data.<\/h2><div class=\"sc2-intro\"><p>This checklist is for a new project. A separate line for each bay helps identify whether different vehicle groups need different configurations.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sc2-grid2\"><article class=\"sc2-card\"><h3>Measurements and Equipment Inputs<\/h3><ul class=\"sc2-list\"><li>Number of positions, dock height and loading-opening dimensions.<\/li><li>Truck bed-height range, body width and height, and rear-body details.<\/li><li>Handling-equipment type, loaded operating mass and wheel information.<\/li><li>Site drawings, pit condition and photographs of the approach and fa\u00e7ade.<\/li><\/ul><\/article><article class=\"sc2-card\"><h3>Construction and Operating Inputs<\/h3><ul class=\"sc2-list\"><li>Who completes civil works, power, equipment installation and commissioning.<\/li><li>Expected transfer frequency and the range of vehicles using each position.<\/li><li>Vehicle-positioning and loading-communication arrangements for review.<\/li><li>Required acceptance documents, operator information and service support.<\/li><\/ul><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"sc2-section sc2-soft\" id=\"handover\" aria-labelledby=\"handover-title\"><div class=\"sc2-wrap\"><div class=\"sc2-eyebrow\">OPERATING READINESS<\/div><h2 id=\"handover-title\">Include the operating envelope and support information at handover.<\/h2><div class=\"sc2-intro\"><p>For another bay, define these deliverables early so the facility team can identify the equipment and understand the conditions covered by its operating plan.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sc2-grid2\"><article class=\"sc2-card\"><h3>Commissioning and Acceptance<\/h3><p>Agree the installation and operating checks with the responsible teams, including the approved loading and vehicle conditions. Confirm that the platform, shelter and building interfaces match the agreed drawings.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"sc2-card\"><h3>Information for Daily Use<\/h3><p>Request operating instructions, equipment identification, permitted-use information and the service contact. Define who reports damage and defects, and agree inspection and maintenance arrangements using the manufacturer\u2019s guidance and site requirements.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"sc2-section\" id=\"related\" aria-labelledby=\"related-title\"><div class=\"sc2-wrap\"><div class=\"sc2-eyebrow\">CONTINUE YOUR REVIEW<\/div><h2 id=\"related-title\">Review the platform, shelter and warehouse opening together.<\/h2><div class=\"sc2-grid3 sc2-related\"><article class=\"sc2-card\"><div class=\"sc2-kicker\">TRANSFER EQUIPMENT<\/div><h3>Hydraulic Dock Levelers<\/h3><p>Start the platform review with dock height, handling loads and truck bed-height range.<\/p><a href=\"\/product-category\/dock-leveler\/\">Explore Dock Levelers \u2192<\/a><\/article><article class=\"sc2-card\"><div class=\"sc2-kicker\">VEHICLE INTERFACE<\/div><h3>Dock Shelters<\/h3><p>Compare shelter arrangements around the vehicle fleet and loading opening.<\/p><a href=\"\/product-category\/dock-shelter\/\">Explore Dock Shelters \u2192<\/a><\/article><article class=\"sc2-card\"><div class=\"sc2-kicker\">FACILITY PLANNING<\/div><h3>Warehouse &amp; Logistics<\/h3><p>Review the wider relationship between doors, traffic and loading positions.<\/p><a href=\"\/warehouse-logistics-door-solutions\/\">Explore Warehouse Solutions \u2192<\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"sc2-section sc2-soft\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-title\"><div class=\"sc2-wrap\"><div class=\"sc2-eyebrow\">COMMON BUYER QUESTIONS<\/div><h2 id=\"faq-title\">Clarify the bay conditions before selecting the package.<\/h2><details><summary>Does a dock leveler replace the need for a dock shelter?<\/summary><p>No. The leveler addresses the transfer interface between dock and truck bed. The shelter addresses the space around the parked truck body. They need different selection inputs even when supplied together.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Does a 6-tonne rating mean a 6-tonne payload can be carried by any forklift?<\/summary><p>No. Provide the complete handling load and operating conditions. The forklift or pallet truck, cargo, applicable operator load and wheel or axle characteristics all need to be considered in the supplier\u2019s review.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can the pit be built from the equipment\u2019s overall dimensions?<\/summary><p>Use the approved pit drawing rather than the equipment-body dimensions alone. Construction details and tolerances need agreement with the equipment supplier and civil contractor.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Will one shelter fit all arriving trucks?<\/summary><p>Not automatically. Check the dimensions and rear details of the actual fleet, together with the parking position and building interface. Mixed fleets may need a different selection approach.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What is the best starting point for a quotation?<\/summary><p>Send a bay schedule with dock and truck dimensions, loaded handling-equipment details, site photographs and the proposed division of construction and installation responsibilities.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/section><section class=\"sc2-section sc2-cta\" aria-labelledby=\"cta-title\"><div class=\"sc2-wrap\"><div class=\"sc2-eyebrow\">DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS<\/div><h2 id=\"cta-title\">Planning a dock leveler and shelter package?<\/h2><p>Send the dock height, visiting truck dimensions, bed-height range, handling-equipment details and site drawings. 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