GWL-2300 Vehicle Restraint
The Global Wheel-Lok™ vehicle restraint from Rite-Hite Corporation is capable of securing virtually all configurations of trailers to the loading dock, including trailers with hydraulic lift gates. Featuring one of the most simple and versatile designs in the industry, this new restraint gives companies greater flexibility to match a restraint to their specific application requirements, nearly anywhere in the world.
Capable of securing virtually any type of trailer with or without rear impact guards, the Global Wheel-Lok provides a unique solution for companies looking to standardize vehicle restraints at all global facilities. “With the Global Wheel-Lok, vehicles can be restrained with the same device whether they’re in the United States, Europe or Asia,” says Kyle Nelson, Rite-Hite’s VP of New Product Development – Vehicle Restraints. “The same universal restraint can now be used with a high level of dependability to help prevent accidents at the loading dock caused by unscheduled trailer departure and trailer creep.”
The rugged, surface-mounted safety system features a simple electro-mechanical design, providing both reliable operation and simple maintenance in the harsh loading dock environment. The system operates in all weather conditions, including rain and snow. All critical components are mounted high, so standing water or frozen ground conditions do not affect the system. The lock system features automatic wheel sizing which provides a custom fit to a wide variety of tire sizes, and can resist 32,000 pounds of pullout force.
The two wheel guides ensure accurate, on-center trailer positioning which not only helps guarantee a tight, efficient dock seal, but can also help extend the life of the seal, bumpers and building wall.
The Global Wheel-Lok was developed in cooperation with Rite-Hite’s European operations and was first introduced in Europe in 1996. Reliable performance has been proven at hundreds of installations world-wide. Global Wheel-Lok restraints are now being offered to the U.S. and other international markets, joining Rite-Hite’s leading line-up of vehicle restraints. Together with the original rotating hook Dok-Lok® restraint the Global Wheel-Lok restraint can help companies achieve total dock safety.