Loading Dock Safety: Which Vehicle Restraint is Right for You?

The slightest negligence in terms of safety at the level of a loading dock can lead to serious human and material damage. It is therefore essential to use effective, resistant and good quality safety devices when loading or unloading goods. Let’s look specifically at vehicle restraint systems, which are primarily intended to immobilize trailers on docks.

The different types of vehicle restraint systems

At Canado Nacan Equipment, we provide you with several types of vehicle restraint systems.

Vertical restraint barriers or VBR

Vertical restraint barriers or VRBs are intended to limit, or even avoid, the risk of detachment, slipping or early departure of the trailer within a loading dock thanks to their specific inverted cone design. We offer 3 models manufactured by Rite-Hite: VBR-100, VBR-300 and VBR-600.

Rotating hook restraint systems

Rotating hook restraint systems are the oldest models, however, they have been updated to meet current standards and needs. Very practical, in particular thanks to the creation of a 2-point trapping for RIG and ICC bars or by securing obstructed RIGs and intermodal frames, they are also easy to use. At Canado Nacan Equipment, we offer the GRH-700, SHR-5000 and STR-4200 models from Rite-Hite.

Wheel-locking restraint systems

Wheel-locking restraint systems are among the most effective and secure devices. As their name suggests, they completely block the rear wheels of trailers, regardless of size, to prevent the vehicle from moving. In addition, they are suitable for a wide range of trailers, namely standard trucks or tail lifts. We are selling the GWL-2300 and MWL-1300 models from Rite-Hite.

How to choose a vehicle restraint system?

As discussed above, there are many types and models of vehicle restraint systems. So how do you find the right one for you?

Above all, it is important to determine the types of trailers you receive at the loading dock. Are they dropped or tail lifts for example? You must also take into account the condition of the loads or bars to be supported. Are they outdated, clogged, or wide and heavy?

Finally, keep in mind that an effective and secure vehicle restraint system should:

• Meet ANSI MH30.1 standards.
• Allow you to integrate additional security features later.
• Really limit the risk of early departure from the vehicle.

Buy your vehicle restraint system now!

The vehicle restraint systems offered by Canado Nacan Equipment come from the Rite-Hite brand, have been designed according to current standards and are of premium quality. All you have to do is find the model best suited to your case and place your order, we will take care of the rest.