The most common vehicle restraint installation is to lag bolt the vehicle restraint to the face of the poured concrete foundation wall. The vehicle restraint is centered on the dock leveler/overhead door width, positioned at grade level tight to the foundation wall. The vehicle restraint is then lag bolted into position; only use the anchor bolts and quantity that are specified by the vehicle restraint manufacturer. This link shows a typical installation. https://www.pentalift.com/wp-content/upl... Read More
Vehicle restraint safety systems are designed to mechanically lock a truck/trailer in the proper parked position at the loading dock during loading and also to provide visual safety related communication to the truck driver and the loading dock attendant. Vehicle Restraint Systems greatly enhance safety at the loading dock.
Pentalift introduced our first vehicle restraint safety system over 30 years ago. https://www.pentalift.com/loading-docks/prodinfoHFR.php This link shows the evolution of ... Read More
Vehicle restraints are designed to “lock” the trailer in position at the loading dock preventing unscheduled truck departure. In addition to mechanically locking the trailers rear impact guard in position the vehicle restraint safety system also provides visual communication to the truck driver and the loading dock attendant. The exterior red/green signal lights and sign package provides the truck driver with clear communication when it is safe to enter or leave the loading dock bay. The int... Read More
Make your loading dock safer with a vehicle restraint
Vehicle restraints are a key component of safe loading docks. Locking trailers into position vehicle restraints integrate signal lights, inside and outside. This helps communication between dock attendant and truck driver. Once the truck is positioned the recessed vehicle restraint reaches out and pulls in. It hooks securely holding the trailer during loading and unloading.
Ultrahook Recessed Vehicle Restraint
The UHR40 has an exceptiona... Read More
The majority of vehicle restraints are exposed to the elements. Zinc plating the vehicle restraint improves the loading dock area’s aesthetics by eliminating any rusting on the unit itself.
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Although there are many combinations available there are 2 very common interlocks specified. 1. Interlocking a vehicle restraint to a hydraulic or air powered dock leveler. This interlock is safety related, the dock leveler will not operate until the truck in position has been secured by the vehicle restraint. The truck secured signal from the vehicle restraint now renders the dock leveler controls operational. 2. Interlocking the overhead door to a hydraulic or air powered dock leveler. This in... Read More
The majority of vehicle restraints are fastened directly to the face of the foundation wall. In some cases the foundation wall will not withstand the forces to hold the vehicle restraint in position such as a concrete block wall or a brick wall. In new construction with the concrete pre cast (tilt up) wall the contractor often specifies that nothing is to be bolted to the face of the wall. To address a vehicle restraint installation that cannot be attached to the foundation wall Pentalift has de... Read More
Self-contained power units cost less and are the most common, however, there are alternatives. Remote power units are one of the alternatives and are best suited for wash down applications. When periodic maintenance is required, it is easier to access a remote power unit. At the time of installation, remote power units are typically installed 7’ – 8’above finished floor level on a wall mounting bracket. This moves the power unit up and away from potential impact. The hydraulic hoses are th... Read More
Not all applications are the same. In some cases, vehicle restraints are a part of the initial construction design process. It is also quite common to add vehicle restraints to an existing loading dock to improve the safety at this busy area of the facility. The positioning of the trailer’s rear impact guard can vary from trailer manufacturers. This has created the requirements for low profile vehicle restraints. Some facilities are able to cost justify mechanical vehicle restraints as an impr... Read More
Making your workplace safer is a priority that all businesses share. Although there are many different strategies used to protect employees, proper restraint systems are an effective way to reduce the likelihood of injury, increase productivity, and reduce costs.
Understanding the different types of restraint systems and how to implement them properly will ensure that you maximize the safety and efficiency of your most valuable resource: your employees.
Workplace Risks
Loading docks present... Read More