Overview
When it comes to managing a loading dock, it's best to expect the unexpected. Keep dock disasters at bay with the aid of our steel face dock bumpers. A steel faced dock bumper takes the resilience offered by a standard dock bumper and adds a plate of high-carbon steel to the equation. With their powers combined, you're left with a dock bumper that can withstand the heaviest of blows.
Features & Benefits
Like other truck dock bumpers, a steel face dock bumper is capable of absorbing and deflecting a large amount of force. This should help keep your dock and any vehicles that frequent it safe from sustaining critical damage. No assembly is necessary, as their structural mounting angles allow them to welded or bolted through steel. Recycled truck tires are used to craft the rubber pads, which are made from 80% recycled material overall.
Their rubber pads are laminated between structural steel angles and are secured with 3/4 inch steel tie rods. Like our other dock bumpers for trucks, we offer a variety of models that can be mounted at different heights. The height these durable dock bumpers can be mounted at correlate to your highest impact area, whether it be flush-mounted or 12 inches above the dock itself.
We offer a range of durable dock bumpers under this SKU, each with their own unique measurements:
| SKU | Width (in.) | Height (in.) | Length (in.) | Weight (lbs.) | Number of Plates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B5520-11-DS | 5.5 | 20 | 11 | 84 | 2 |
| B5520-11-DSP1 | 5.5 | 20 | 11 | 84 | 1 |
| B5524-11-DS | 5.5 | 24 | 11 | 101 | 2 |
| B5524-11-DSP1 | 5.5 | 24 | 11 | 101 | 1 |
| B5536-11-DS | 5.5 | 36 | 11 | 149 | 2 |
| B5536-11-DSP1 | 5.5 | 36 | 11 | 149 | 1 |
Applications
Loading dock bumper pads are suited for a wide range of industries, including the following:
- Warehouses and shipping centers
- Manufacturing facilities
- Department stores and retail businesses
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Universities and educational centers
Maintenance
While dock bumpers are designed to last for years to come, tuning them up is vital if you want to further enhance their longevity. Here are some best practices for keeping your bumpers in ship shape:
- Always keep an eye on your bumpers for signs of damage or deterioration. Detecting these issues early can make fixing them less of a hassle.
- Regularly clean your bumpers. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
- Schedule a maintenance session to fix minor damage before it worsens, requiring you to replace your bumper completely.
- Keep accurate documentation and records of maintenance-related activities.
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