Key Features
- Enhanced Dock Safety: Prevents premature truck departure and trailer creep
- Automatic Operation: Hydraulic system secures the vehicle without manual handling
- Accurate Docking: Integrated wheel guides ensure correct vehicle positioning
- Clear Safety Signals: Acoustic and visual warnings during system movement
- Durable Construction: Hot-dip galvanised steel with powder-coated components
Detailed Description
The VRA-NG Automatic Vehicle Restraint System improves loading dock safety by securing the rear wheel of a truck or trailer during loading and unloading. By preventing premature vehicle departure and trailer movement, the system helps create a safer and more controlled loading environment.
The hydraulic restraint arm automatically moves into position once the vehicle is correctly docked. This prevents the truck from pulling away while loading operations are still in progress. Integrated wheel guides ensure accurate vehicle positioning at the loading dock and help reduce the risk of damage to vehicles, buildings, and dock equipment.
For additional safety, the system includes acoustic and visual warning signals that activate before and during restraint movement. A traffic light indicator on the building facade clearly communicates the status of the restraint system to drivers and dock personnel.
The VRA-NG is built with robust hot-dip galvanised steel and powder-coated components, ensuring reliable performance in demanding logistics environments. With its durable construction and simple control system, the restraint is suitable for both new loading dock installations and retrofit projects.
Why Resellers Choose VRA-NG
- Improves loading dock safety and accident prevention
- Combines wheel guidance and vehicle restraint in one solution
- Compatible with dock levellers and door control systems
- Hot-dip galvanised construction for durability
- Suitable for new loading docks and retrofit projects
Technical Specifications
- Net working range: 2800 mm
- Blocking height: 350 mm
- Construction height: 350 mm
- Length of stroke: 3250 mm
- Blocking length incl. wheel guides 5350 mm
- Lateral movement stroke: 400 mm
- Required free space for loading dock: 8500 mm
Options and Accessories
- Facade traffic lights (red/green) for vehicle status indication
- Acoustic and optical warning signals
- Hot-dip galvanised wheel guides
- Powder-coated colour options for wheel guides
- Integration with dock leveller and door control systems
