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Problem: Trailer Drop
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Rite-Hite Corporation continues to lead the industry with breakthrough product innovations that address critical safety and productivity issues at the loading dock.
Trailer Movement
 • Trailer bed can drop 4-8" with the weight of a forklift during loading/unloading
• Majority of trucks have air-ride suspensions - compounds the effects of trailer drop
 • Linkage nature of air-ride suspensions is to move forward, causing trailer separation or "dock walk"
• Catastrophic trailer separation accidents can occur when trailers are not properly secured to the dock
Problems caused by Trailer Drop
 • Worker back and neck injuries
• Forklift operator muscle fatigue
• Product damage
• Damage to equipment, including forklift and walkie wheels, dock seals and bumpers
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Help prevent trailer movement
STR-4000 Dok-Lok Vehicle Restraint
Smooth Transition Dok System
Related Issue
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in the Media:
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Solution: STR-4000 Dok-Lok Vehicle Restraint
part of the Smooth Transition Dok SystemTM
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(click on the images above to learn more about the STR-4000)
• Stabilizes the trailer, using durable hydraulic cylinders to minimize trailer drop to 1-2"
• Provides a smooth transition onto truck
• Reduces jolts to forklift operators during loading/unloading, helping to prevent injuries
• Minimizes product and equipment damage
• Helps prevent catastrophic trailer separation accidents, including: unscheduled departure, dock walk/trailer creep, trailer tipover, trailer pop up, trailer upending, landing gear collapse
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| With the trailer stabilized, the leveler and trailer bed form a straight path for minimal impact and a smooth transition. For the ultimate protection for your forklift operators, product and equipment, use the Smooth Transition Dok SystemTM by Rite-Hite. |
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