Loading Dock Vehicle Restraints

Vehicle restraints are a key part of an integrated loading dock safety system. Used as a stand alone safety product or in conjunction with combination control panels, truck restraints lock trailers into position at the loading dock. A system of lights on the outside of the loading dock tells the driver when the vehicle is safely locked in or released.

Mechanical Vehicle Restraint Pentalock MFR32

The Pentalock MFR32 Mechanical Vehicle Restraint offers a rugged structural design, simple operation and maximum product value. The loading dock is one of the most hazardous areas of any facility. Serious loading dock accidents can result from such things as premature truck departure, trailer creep and collapsing landing gear. Pentalift's MFR32 offers a practical solution to loading dock safety concerns. Construction features, such as the heavy-duty steel guard and solid steel restraining arms ensure a long, reliable life.

The restraint is designed to provide automatic vertical compensation to accommodate the movement of the trailer's suspension during loading/unloading. Gas shock activation and positive lock-down mechanism make the MFR32 a reliable and easy to use product. The simple operation promotes continued use of the restraint by the dock attendant. Its fully mechanical design makes the restraint easy to both install and maintain. Additionally, this equipment offers the flexibility to relocate the MFR32 if necessary.

Operation

  • manually operated light
  • ICC bumper sensor
  • exterior sign package
  • handle storage bracket
  • weld plate for cast in concrete installation
  • other options available
  • automatic light activation

Features

  • gas shock activation
  • low-profile height of 10 1/2"
  • operating range of 10 1/2" to 29"
  • restraining capacity of 32,000 lb
  • positive lock down mechanism
  • simple and trouble-free operation
  • strike plate and push down arm painted white for high visibility
  • heavy-duty construction
  • Operating "T" handle

Hydraulic Vehicle Restraint Safety System Pentalock HFR Series

The HFR Series Vehicle Restraint Safety System is a face-mounted, non-impact safety system. The dual side by side hook arrangement, manufactured with 100,000 PSI steel helps to spread out the forces over the Rear Impact Guard (R.I.G.), improving the strength relationship between the two. A 10 1/2 " low height facilitates lower R.I.G's. As an option, the operation of the HFR Series Vehicle Restraint Safety System can be interlocked to that of other dock equipment, i.e. dock leveler, overhead door, inflatable dock seal, etc. A rugged structural steel guard protects the Vehicle Restraint from impact damage caused by truck/trailers or yard cleaning equipment. A drawbar rating of 32,000 lb provides the strength to restrain virtually any R.I.G. on a truck/trailer. A high-visibility, two-way communication system provides communication between the operator and the driver. All Pentalift Vehicle Restraints are factory tested before shipping.

Operation

When the hook arrangement is in the stored position, the exterior light shows green (ready to receive a truck/trailer), while the interior light on the control station shows red (unsafe to load/unload). Once the truck/trailer is in position, the operator turns the switch on the control station to Engage. The exterior light changes to red (no truck/trailer departure). The hook arrangement rises until contact is made with the truck/trailer's R.I.G. When no contact is made, an audible alarm sounds and the switch on the control station must be turned to Override (alternate chocking methods will need to be used).

Features

  • electro-hydraulic activation
  • high visibility, two-way communication system
  • signal bar design reduces potential or "false signals"
  • flood resistant
  • low profile height of 10 1/2 "
  • operating range of 10 1/2 " to 28 1/2 "
  • restraining capacity of 32,000 lb
  • audible alarm

Options

  • cast in concrete weld plate
  • zinc plated
  • manual power failure release valve
  • interlocked to other loading dock equipment

Low Profile Vehicle Restraint Safety System Pentalock LPR35

The LPR35 vehicle restraint safety system offers rugged design, simple and reliable hydraulic operation, an extremely low height, a stepped hook arrangement to restrict trailer / vehicle movement, minimal maintenance and maximum product value.

Serious loading dock accidents can result from such things as premature truck departure, trailer creep and collapsing landing gear on spotted trailers. The Pentalift model LPR35 vehicle restraint safety system is a proven solution to loading dock safety concerns. The reliable hydraulic operation promotes continued use by the dock attendant.

The extremely low lowered height accommodates trailers with increasingly lower rear impact guards.

Benefits

Proven hydraulic operation ensures that the vehicle restraint will function reliably, in the toughest environments. The Hydraulic systems are proven to be extremely reliable and durable. Due to this, hydraulic systems are the activation method of choice in industries such as aircraft and heavy construction equipment.

Features

  • Heavy duty mounting plate
  • Stepped hook arrangement provides dual locking positions
  • Dual side by side hook arrangement effectively increases holding strength and restraining capacity
  • Flood resistant, standard design and construction
  • Hydraulic cylinder offers ultimate in reliability
  • Heavy duty removable structural steel guard
  • High visibility, two-way deluxe communication light system
  • 35,000 lb restraining capacity
  • Operational range of 8 3/4" to 26"

Vehicle Restraint Safety System UHR Series Ultrahook

The superior engineering features of the UHR Series Ultrahook Vehicle Restraint Safety System make it a reliable and effective restraint system for the most demanding of applications. The UHR Series Ultrahook Vehicle Restraint Safety System will cycle through a broad operating range. It has an exceptional drawbar rating or holding strength of 40,000 lb. Unlike face mounted restraints, the UHR Series Ultrahook Vehicle Restraint Safety System is mounted under the dock leveler making it a non-impact restraint. Further, there are no protruding components when it is in its stored position. The advantages of this installation arrangement for the UHR Series Ultrahook Vehicle Restraint Safety System include:

  1. Unobstructed dock face for easy snow/debris removal
  2. Restraint is protected from outside elements
  3. Trucks/trailers and restraint are not damaged by impact

The Ultrahook effectively eliminates momentum range concerns which are typical with other restraints. An audible alarm is installed on the UHR Series Ultrahook Vehicle Restraint Safety System to signal the operator (alarm sounds and light flashes) should the truck/trailer creep forward during loading/unloading.

Features

  • positioned under the dock leveler, it is protected from vehicle impact and harsh conditions
  • "floats" with the trailer suspension during loading/unloading
  • hydraulic operation
  • heavy-duty steel hook arm
  • operating range of 9" to 29"
  • exceptional holding strength of 40,000 lb
  • high visibility, two-way deluxe communication light system
  • PLC controlled
  • Audible Alarm
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