These elements have an impact resistant design and are used to raise the buffers in relation to the loading dock floor level. They expand the capabilities of docks to service, for instance, containers.
This type of design allows vertical movement in the range of ±100 mm. Thanks to this solution, the rubber buffer attached to the moving console leads together with the trailer bumpers, which significantly extends its service life.
These buffers are made of tempered spring steel sheet. They are characterised by high resilience: they do not get damaged even when hit with a high speed and absorb the force of the trailer impact against the face of the building. Additionally, they are resilient to vertical forces because the trailer bumpers slide over their steel surface during handling works.
Spring buffers are available in two sizes: 600 mm and 800 mm. a higher buffer may be installed 200 mm above the floor level (additional bracket required), thereby extending the dock capabilities to service, e.g. containers.
This impact absorber set is made of a steel assembly plate, a rubber buffer and a galvanised steel guard. That design is simple, therefore very effective and robust. It can be used to protect the face of the building, the loading ramp and the car cargo space against damage. It is welded to the ramp or anchored to the face of the building.
The plates are anchored and/or welded to the face of the building, with rubber buffers subsequently installed on them (with or without the steel guards). An assembly plate equipped with suitable brackets makes it possible to elevate it above the dock floor level, extending the dock capabilities to service, e.g. containers.
Assembly plates are made of 5 mm or 8 mm thick, galvanised, corrosion resistant steel sheet.
Guards protect the rubber buffer, thereby increasing its service life. During the unloading process, the trailer usually moves vertically on its suspension according to the weight of the forklift. Vertical movement causes a quick wear of unprotected buffers. When steel guards are used, they absorb both vertical and horizontal movement of the docking vehicle, such as: trailer bumpers sliding over its surface, preventing the effects of incorrect parking. Steel guards are made of 12 mm thick, hot-dip galvanised corrosion resistant steel sheet.
This essential product protects the front of the building and the car trailer while docking in the loading area. Its superior properties enable the rubber buffers to absorb the horizontal force of the trailer collision with the storage building. Installed in pairs, on both sides of the ramp.
