Lock & Load Truck Restraint
The Lock & Load Truck Restraint secures the trailer's rear impact guard (RIG) to reduce the risk of trailer separation accidents which lead to forklift driver injuries as well as damage to product and loading dock equipment. The Lock & Load offers unique features to improve on the proven performance of hook-style restraint designs:
Versatile: Low profile 9" carriage works with all standard trailers (RIG greater than 9" and less than 27").
Durable: Mounts to dock above ground level to stay clear of precipitation and debris. Protected from the elements with watertight connectors and zinc plating which provides exceptional corrosion resistance. Backed by a one year parts and labor warranty.
Reliable: Designed to withstand more than 32,000 lbs. of pulling force. (Meets ANSI spec MH30.3-2005.)
Easy to Use: Backing trailer positions restraint automatically. Communication system provides interior and exterior lights and an audible alarm to alert dock attendant of restraint status.
- The gear motor, specifically engineered for this application, includes a one way braking system which keeps the hook continuously engaged for added safety.
- Control box features discrete components for ease of service.
- Control box includes keyswitch for override as standard.
- LED lights are standard for energy efficiency and long life.
Versatile: Low profile 9" carriage works with all standard trailers (RIG greater than 9" and less than 27").
Durable: Mounts to dock above ground level to stay clear of precipitation and debris. Protected from the elements with watertight connectors and zinc plating which provides exceptional corrosion resistance. Backed by a one year parts and labor warranty.
Reliable: Designed to withstand more than 32,000 lbs. of pulling force. (Meets ANSI spec MH30.3-2005.)
Easy to Use: Backing trailer positions restraint automatically. Communication system provides interior and exterior lights and an audible alarm to alert dock attendant of restraint status.
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL:
The Lock & Load is designed to secure
a trailer to a loading dock by engaging the
trailer's rear impact guard (RIG) with a large,
rotating hook operated by a control panel
mounted inside the building. Engagement
range extends from 9" to 27" above the ground.
A spring loaded, structural steel housing
automatically positions the unit when contacted
by a backing truck.
STRUCTURAL:
The enclosed welded structural steel housing
is constructed of 5/16" (8mm) high strength
abrasion resistant steel. It is designed to
withstand the impact of trailers backing into
position and to protect all components from
weather, dirt and debris. Zinc plated carriage
provides corrosion resistance; the rotating steel
hook is yellow zinc plated for high visibility.
OPERATION:
As the trailer backs into position, the RIG
contacts the spring loaded structural steel
housing which rides down in its track, allowing
the RIG to move over the top of the housing.
The dock attendant pushes the RESTRAIN
button which activates the hook to secure
the trailer to the dock with a holding force in
excess of 32,000 lbs. The Lock & Load restraint
maintains contact with the RIG and adjusts
automatically with trailer float motion to ensure
proper engagement at all times. After servicing
is complete, the dock attendant pushes the
RELEASE button. In the event a trailer is missing
or has a damaged RIG, the Lock & Load will
communicate a fault condition. An audible
alarm and flashing red light alerts the operator
that the trailer has not been properly secured.
The operator may then override the fault
condition and secure the trailer by other means.
The communication system automatically adjusts
to reflect the current operational mode.
ELECTRICAL/CONTROLS:
All operator controls are mounted in a control
panel which is fully operational at all times.
Hook mechanism, specially engineered electric
motor and limit switches are totally enclosed in
an abrasion resistant structural steel housing.
Electrical components and wiring are UL listed
or recognized. Lock & Load requires a power
source of 110/115 volt single phase with a 15
Amp service circuit. (NOTE: Unless specified on
quotation, all electrical, including hookups, is
the responsibility of others.)
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM:
Outside: Constant flashing red or green
LED lights with signs instruct the truck driver
when it is safe to back into or pull away from
the loading dock.
Inside: Constant flashing red or green
LED lights with signs help the dock attendant
know when it is safe to perform loading/
unloading operations.
Audible Alarm: In addition to the flashing
red light, inside alarm warns the dock attendant
when a RIG has not been properly engaged.
Audible Alarm Override: A key switch
allows personnel to override the audible alarm.
When the audible alarm is in override, the
inside red and green lights continue to flash
simultaneously.
LED lights: Standard LED lights
provide long life.
OPTIONS:
Cantilever Mounting Bracket
Open Dock Stanchion for Control Box
Driveway Plate for Ground Mounting
Green Light Interlock
WARRANTY:
1 Year Parts and Labor.