Loading Technology Accessories
Protection for Equipment and Structural Elements
Hörmann offers a several accessories to support the safety and security of our loading technology products.
Electrical Vehicle Restraint Model HR
Hörmann's HR dock restraint is a hook-style vehicle restraint that secures the trailer’s rear impact guard (RIG) at the dock to reduce the risk of premature departure and trailer movement during loading and unloading. Its spring-loaded housing lowers with truck contact, and the carriage automatically adjusts with trailer float. The HR has an enhanced design with a patented Triple Range Hook that outperforms competitor hook-style restraints.
- Secures RIG bars that are rectangular,
pentagonal and feature 4 1/2-inch vertical
center plates. - Triple Range Hook safely secures RIGs while
the hook is at various heights. - Elevated hook shank maintains engagement
and eliminates false-negative RIG bar sensing
from gaps created by carriage bounce. - Exclusive gear motor with a one-way braking
system keeps the hook continuously engaged. - Hook is upwardly biased and rotates to increase
engagement if contacted by the RIG when trailer
shifts during loading and unloading.
"Stop & Go" Communication System
Stop & Go Communication lights increase safety by providing visual communication anywhere a positive go/no-go signal is required. When integrated with loading dock equipment systems, Stop & Go signal systems alert truck drivers and dock personnel to the safety status of trucks backed or backing into the dock. They are designed with long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lamps and are available in 24VDC.
Each SG30 Light Communication package includes two light units; the SG20 which operates as the control unit with an internal flasher circuit and switch, and the SG10, a drone unit not equipped with a flasher or switch. A six-foot communication cable is supplied to couple the two units.
LED Loading Dock Lights
LED Loading Dock Lights are energy-efficient systems that can light up any loading dock environment. The LED systems use about 80% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. Each light system includes a heavy-duty polycarbonate head that remains cool to the touch, while the LED’s reach maximum illumination instantly. Standard LED dock lights include a standard 40” arm and an LED bulb. LED bulbs are built to take a hit and are virtually unaffected by impacts from dock equipment.
Wheel Chocks
Wheel chocks are an important accessory for any loading dock. Designed to help prevent trailer creep and premature departure, wheel chocks fit snugly against the truck tires to prevent the unintentional forward movement of a stationary trailer. 88-8 laminated wheel chocks are built similarly to laminated rubber dock bumpers. Recycled tire rubber laminates are compressed and fastened under high pressure galvanized steel sides. They are available with 15’ long chains and can be supplied with wall brackets and safety signs. Standard size is 8” x 8” x 8”.
Wheel Chocks meet OSHA Regulation 1910.178 (k). For the best protection, use (2) wheel chocks per loading dock position. Additional wheel chock options are available upon request.
Laminated Dock Bumpers
It is often said that the bumper is the most important piece of equipment on the loading dock. Laminated dock bumpers are a tried and true method for protecting loading docks and buildings in low to medium traffic applications.
Each bumper is manufactured from reclaimed, bias ply truck tires, allowing them to outlast other products on the market. Increased durability is gained with robust, 3/8” thick steel angles as the structural anchoring point to the dock.
Standard bumpers include angles on both sides for anchoring. Optional flat plates on one or both sides are available for welding. Standard size is 4-1/2” thick x 10” high x 12” wide (hole to hole).
Have a high-traffic dock? Upgrade to steel-faced bumpers that offer outstanding resistance to abrasion from the up and down trailer movement caused by forklifts entering/exiting the trailer. The heavy-duty steel face “floats” to allow the bumper to compress while providing high surface abrasion protection.
Molded Dock Bumpers
Molded rubber dock bumpers, designed for low traffic applications, are an economical bumper for protecting docks in low traffic applications. Commonly used on Edge-of-Dock levelers, molded rubber bumpers are manufactured from reinforced prime rubber and are available in several shapes and sizes. Standard size is 4” thick x 10” high x 13” wide with 2 holes for convenient installation.
Pit Kits
The Pit Kit has two sides, a back, and a front curb angle that act as a concrete form. This allows for a neat and clean appearance. Everything is provided to form the pit to the right size, which eliminates costly mistakes. The Pit Kit is assembled using using six bolts which make it quick and easy to set up. No time is wasted returning to a site to strip wood forms. The Pit Kit system is inexpensive as compared to the materials and labor required to form a conventional pit for a dock leveler.
