Vehicle restraint gets a grip on safety
February 1st 2009 AMCOR Flexibles in
Denmark uses Caljan Rite-
Hite's Global Wheel-Lok
vehicle restraint to ensure
trucks remain firmly in place
when being loaded or
unloaded.
Global Wheel-Lok is able
to restrain virtually all truck
types used in Europe today.
Wheel guides help ensure
that the driver positions the
truck on-centre. As the truck
approaches the lock, the
trigger device moves
forward. The size of the tyre
is automatically measured,
the steel locking arm is then
automatically positioned so
that it comes to rest in front
of the rearmost tyre.
A clear traffic light
communication system
between the dock and the
vehicle indicates when the
vehicle is securely locked.
Should the driver overlook
this signal and try to leave
the dock, the locking arm
will hold the vehicle firmly
in place, ensuring forklift More articles from Caljan Rite-Hite Limited: | 
