Forklift Tablet Mounts: Open, Locking or Scanner Kits

Warehouse tablets do not all work the same way. Some come off the truck often for picking and scanning, some stay with one truck across shifts, and some share the work with a handheld scanner that needs its own place to ride.

Choosing a forklift tablet mount gets easier once you sort out how the device is used. Here is how iBOLT's open, secure and tablet-plus-scanner pillar kits compare, and what to check on the truck before you order.

TL;DR: Use the open TabDock Bizmount Pillar (IBFL-34514, or IBFL-34514-XL for the larger holder) when staff remove the tablet often. Use the secure LockPro IncrediBOLT 360 Pillar (IBFL-34550) or the locking Dock'n Lock Forklift 38mm kit (IBFL-34591) when the tablet stays with the truck. Use the TabDock Dual XL Scanner Pillar (IBFL-34544) when a tablet and scanner need to ride together, and check the tablet-holder variant separately.

Which Forklift Tablet Mount Fits Your Workflow?

Pick a forklift tablet mount by how the device is used. A TabDock pillar kit suits tablets that come on and off the truck, a LockPro or Dock'n Lock kit suits a tablet that stays with one truck, and a combined station suits pickers who need a tablet and barcode scanner within reach.

Two teams in the same building can land on different answers. A shared truck that runs three shifts may suit a secure or locking holder, while a picker who carries the tablet to a charging rack at break may be better served by an open cradle.

Does the Dual XL Scanner Kit Include the XL Tablet Holder?

Not automatically. On the TabDock Dual XL Barcode Scanner Forklift Pillar Mount, the Dual XL name does not select the tablet holder. The standard kit, IBFL-34544 ($119.95), uses the TabDock tablet holder, and the TabDock XL tablet holder is a separate variant, IBFL-34544_XL ($124.95).

That naming is easy to miss. Ordering a "Dual XL" station does not automatically get you the TabDock XL tablet holder, so check the tablet-holder variant you select before checkout.

The same idea applies to the single-holder pillar kit. IBFL-34514 is the standard TabDock version and IBFL-34514-XL is the XL version. They share a product page but are separate orderable items, so record the exact SKU on every quote and purchase order.

How Do You Check the Pillar and the Devices Together?

Once you have a kit in mind, start with the truck, then the devices. Confirm the permitted attachment point with the forklift manufacturer's guidance and your site installer, then measure the tablet and scanner exactly as they are used on shift. A kit that suits one truck may need a fresh check on the next.

For the pillar, get the selected kit's current installation instructions and hardware list, and have the installer check plate contact and the shape of the attachment surface. Hardware dimensions on their own do not tell you whether a kit suits a given pillar.

For the tablet, measure with its usual case, including raised corners, hand straps, battery packs or any connector that stays plugged in. The holder's grip points should leave buttons, cameras and ports usable. Then ask iBOLT to confirm the holder opening and depth limit for the exact kit SKU you plan to order, since a holder opening is not the same as a screen size.

For the scanner, compare the actual scanner body, trigger and tether with the usable opening of the scanner holder, not its outer dimensions, and confirm the fit with iBOLT. Leave a clear path to lift the scanner out without reaching across the controls.

Keep interface sizes separate from fit. A 25mm or 38mm ball identifies which components connect, as with the 38mm Dock'n Lock kit. It does not describe the pillar, and it is not a load rating on its own.

Do You Need a Locking Forklift Tablet Mount?

Choose a locking forklift tablet mount when the tablet is assigned to one truck and should stay there between shifts. The Dock'n Lock Forklift 38mm kit (IBFL-34591, $110.00) is listed with a locking tablet holder, security hardware and steel pillar brackets.

The iBOLT LockPro IncrediBOLT 360 Pillar Mount (IBFL-34550, $169.95) is listed as a secure pillar mount with 360 degree rotation. Ask iBOLT how its LockPro holder secures and releases the tablet before you plan your shift routine around it.

A secured holder changes the daily routine, so plan it. Ask iBOLT how the selected holder releases the tablet, then decide who handles access and how the tablet comes out for repairs or software updates. Add the holder to the shift handoff so each operator knows whether the tablet stays on the truck or goes back to a charging area.

A secured holder can discourage quick removal, but it is not a guarantee against theft. If your team already carries tablets to a central charging rack at the end of each shift, the open TabDock pillar kit may be the simpler fit.

Plan Power, Visibility and the First Install

The catalog listings for the iBOLT pillar kits in this guide do not describe charging, so plan power separately. If the tablet or scanner needs charging on the truck, plan the power source, connector and cable route alongside the mount, and check that adjusting the mount or pulling the scanner will not tug on a plug.

Warehouses that already use device-specific powered docks may need a different bracket or workstation arrangement. List those docks, brackets and cables in the parts list before you compare installed costs.

Have the site installer review the final position with the truck secured. Keep the device, bracket and cables clear of controls, restraints, entry and the operator's sightlines, and follow the truck manufacturer's instructions. Leave room for cleaning and service.

Fit the first kit with the real tablet, case and scanner, then check screen readability from the operating position. Record the kit SKU, holder variant, device and case models, scanner model and final mount position, and photograph the base, grip points and cable route. Keep that record with the truck so replacements match.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which iBOLT kit holds a forklift tablet and a scanner together? +-

The TabDock Dual XL Barcode Scanner Forklift Pillar Mount, IBFL-34544, combines a tablet holder with a barcode scanner holder. Check the tablet-holder variant and the actual scanner fit before ordering.

Does the Dual XL scanner kit include the XL tablet holder? +-

Not automatically. The Dual XL name does not select the tablet holder. The standard IBFL-34544 kit uses the TabDock tablet holder, and the TabDock XL tablet holder is a separate variant, IBFL-34544_XL.

Do iBOLT forklift tablet mounts charge the tablet? +-

The catalog listings for these pillar kits do not describe charging. Plan the power source, cable and connector access separately, or add a device-specific powered dock if your workflow needs one.

Can I pick a forklift tablet holder by screen size? +-

Screen size is a starting point, not a fit answer. Measure the tablet with its case and accessories, compare those numbers with the specific holder variant and check that ports and buttons stay usable.

Explore the forklift mounting collection to compare kits, then share your truck, tablet and scanner details with iBOLT to find the right mount for your warehouse workflow.