Vehicle Restraint can solve trailer drop issues.
July 16, 2008 -
Stabilizing trailer in both vertical and horizontal directions to ensure smooth transition between dock and trailer, STR-4100 Dok-Lok® helps prevent chronic personnel injuries at loading dock from trailer drop, and can stabilize trailer with loads up to 35,000 lb. Rotating hook design engages trailer's Rear Impact Guard in 2-point entrapment to prevent all forms of trailer separation which can lead to catastrophic accidents. Unit is automatically positioned as truck approaches dock.
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Original Press release
Rite-Hite Corp.
8900 N. Arbon Drive, P.O. Box 245020
Milwaukee, WI, 53224
USA
Rite-Hite's STR-4100 Dok-Lok® Vehicle Restraint Solves Trailer Drop Issue for Even Heavier Loads
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (June 24, 2008) - Rite-Hite's STR-4100 Dok-Lok® Vehicle Restraint is the only restraint that helps prevent chronic personnel injuries at the loading dock from trailer drop, and now it has been improved to stabilize the trailer with even heavier loads up to 35,000 pounds. The new category of restraint is also engineered to improve dock productivity, reduce product damage, and decrease dock equipment repair costs.
Trailer drop is a safety risk that can occur at virtually any loading dock and is often severe on trailers with air-ride suspension systems. Due to the weight of the lift truck, and the load, the trailer bed can drop significantly when loading or unloading. This "drop" causes jolts to the operators, which can lead to chronic back and neck injuries. It can also damage product and dock equipment.
By securely stabilizing the trailer in both the vertical and horizontal directions, the STR-4100 is the only restraint that ensures a smooth transition between the dock and trailer. Additionally, the STR-4100 features Rite-Hite's unique rotating hook design that engages the trailer's Rear Impact Guard (RIG) in a two-point entrapment and helps prevent all forms of trailer separation, which can lead to catastrophic accidents. The STR-4100 is also designed to withstand impact and is automatically positioned as the truck approaches the dock.
More information about the STR-4100 and the trailer drop issue can be found at www.ritehite.com. Send inquires to Rite-Hite Corporation, 8900 North Arbon Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53223; e-mail: info@ritehite.com
About Rite-Hite Corporation
Rite-Hite Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, is a leading manufacturer of material handling systems designed for maximum safety, security and productivity. Principal product lines include trailer restraints, dock levelers, integrated controls, dock seals and shelters, industrial power doors, telescoping conveyors with automatic weighing and dimensioning abilities, fabric HVAC ducting, welding safety and machine guarding products and a variety of aftermarket products and services.
For more information, call us at 1-800-456-0600, or visit our website at www.ritehite.com.
INTERNATIONAL DOCK & DOOR SAFETY SYSTEMS
Contacts:
Kellee Watson
Rite-Hite Corporation
414-362-6410
kwatson@ritehite.com
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