L-Shape Rubber Dock Bumper | 450 x 450 x 100mm TPX Tyre Compound | Corner Loading Bay Protection

A trailer reversing slightly off line rarely hits the neat patch of wall where a rectangular buffer sits. It catches the top edge of the dock instead. This L-shape rubber dock bumper is made for that spot. It is a single 450 x 450 x 100mm block of fibre-filled TPX tyre compound, weighing 14kg and fixed at three points, so one part protects along the dock edge and down the face at the same time. It suits facilities managers, loading bay engineers and contractors looking after busy HGV bays, where a chipped dock edge soon turns into a concrete repair.

Why this L-shape dock bumper works

A compound picked for toughness. Fibre-filled tyre compound is an extremely tough grade of rubber. Look at it first where bumpers take regular contact from heavy vehicles rather than an occasional touch.

Protection in two directions. Each arm is 200mm wide and the bumper spans 450mm both ways. Set at the top of a dock wall, one arm follows the edge and the other drops down the face, so the area a flat buffer leaves bare is covered by the same block.

Fixings spread across the shape. One hole sits in the angle and one towards the end of each arm, on 250mm centres. The load is shared across both arms rather than resting on a single line of bolts.

Bolt heads kept out of the way. Each 28mm through hole opens into a 70mm recess, 50mm deep, so a bolt head and washer sit below the working face. The 100mm depth holds the trailer off the wall, and the sides taper by 12mm.

What to expect. No compression or load rating is published for this line. No back plate or front plate is available, so a worn bumper is replaced as a whole unit.

• Fibre-filled TPX tyre compound
• Covers the dock edge and the dock face in one block
• Three recessed fixing holes on 250mm centres
• Bolts through to concrete or steel dock structure

Where it is used

You will find this type of bumper on raised concrete docks at distribution centres, on steel dock structures in factories, and beside dock levellers at goods-in doors. It also makes a sensible repair where an edge has started to break up and you want to stop further strikes reaching it. On longer docks it works alongside rectangular bumpers, which take the main contact lower down the wall.

Specifications

Choosing the right dock bumper

Start with where the strikes land and how often. Then measure the stand-off of any bumpers already fitted, because a new one standing further out than its neighbours takes the first hit from every trailer.

Fitting and care

Use the marking-out guide in the gallery to set out the three holes, and check that each one lands on sound structure and clears the leveller, door guides and pipework. At 14kg one person can carry it, though a second pair of hands helps when holding it up to mark and bolt. Have a competent installer confirm that the wall and bolts suit the loads at your dock. Check the rubber and bolts at routine inspections, and replace the bumper if it splits or works loose. A bumper is not a vehicle restraint and does not replace wheel chocks or a banksman.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Add the quantity you need above; the delivery estimate is shown next to the price. Fitting out several doors or a whole site? Call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk with your door count and we will help you work out what you need.

Product details

This L-shape rubber dock bumper is engineered for heavy-duty loading dock environments, protecting dock walls, levellers, and vehicle bodywork from the repeated impact of reversing HGVs, vans, and trailers. Built from rubber in an L-profile, it delivers outstanding energy absorption, long service life, and all-weather performance in UK loading bay conditions.

Key Features

• Heavy Impact Absorption — Absorbs and dissipates kinetic energy from reversing vehicles, protecting your dock structure and vehicles
• Long Service Life — rubber L-profile construction is designed for millions of compression cycles without cracking or permanent deformation
• All-Weather Performance — Rubber is unaffected by rain, frost, UV, and temperature extremes common in UK dock environments
• Low Maintenance — No moving parts. Simply bolt to the wall and leave
• Protects Building & Vehicles — Prevents structural damage to dock walls and costly chassis/bodywork damage to delivery vehicles
• Easy Installation — Standard bolt-through fixing to concrete or steel dock structure

L-Profile Corner Protection

The L-shape profile provides protection on two planes simultaneously — ideal for dock corners, door frames, and column edges that are vulnerable to reversing vehicle strikes. The angled face guides vehicles and deflects impact away from vulnerable building structures.

Applications

• Warehouse and distribution centre loading docks
• Supermarket, retail depot and cold storage bays
• Food processing and manufacturing facilities
• Courier and parcel depot loading areas
• Agricultural buildings and farm storage

Installation Guide

Mount in pairs either side of the dock opening at trailer bed height (approx. 1200–1300mm from ground for standard UK trailers). Use M16 or M20 through-bolts into a suitable substrate. Inspect every 6 months on high-traffic docks (20+ movements/day).

Express UK delivery. For bulk quantities contact our team.