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Description
Trailers do not stay still on a loading bay, and this bumper moves with them. The suspension drops as a forklift drives on and rises as it drives off, and a fixed bumper gets dragged with every movement. Here a solid yellow cast nylon front plate sits in a black steel cradle and slides up and down with the trailer. It suits distribution centres, factories and goods-in doors where trailers load and unload all day and ordinary buffers keep tearing. You can buy the complete bumper, with fixings included free, or any single part from this page.
- 750 x 265 x 125mm, weighing 35kg
- Free fixings included with the Dock Bumper option: six M16 through-anchor studs
- Solid cast nylon 6 face, 100mm thick, with no holes or fixings in it
- Slides up and down in its steel cradle as the trailer moves
- Plate turns 180 degrees and reverses back to front, for up to 4x the life of a standard bumper
- 20mm rubber packer behind the plate, so it can still compress
- Six 17.5mm fixing holes in the back plate
Why a Sliding Nylon Bumper Lasts
The plate moves with the trailer
The front plate has an H profile, with a slot along each long side. The lips of the steel cradle sit in those slots, so the plate is held against the wall but stays free to slide. The hard-wearing nylon slides up and down as the trailer rises and falls, instead of being dragged.
One plate has several working faces
When the face wears, the plate can be turned 180 degrees and reversed back to front, giving up to 4x the life of a standard bumper. You get that extra life before you need to buy a new plate.
Cast nylon takes the rubbing
The plate is 100mm of cast nylon 6, a tough engineering plastic that stands up to abrasion. There are no holes or fixings in the front face, so there is nothing on the surface for the back of a trailer to catch.
The packer keeps the cushion
A 20mm rubber packer sits behind the plate. It allows fine adjustment of how far the bumper projects from the wall while keeping the bumper's ability to compress.
Load figures
No compression or load figure is published for this line. If your specification needs one, call us before you order.
Specifications
Dock Bumper
| What you get | Complete bumper: steel cradle back plate, rubber packer and cast nylon front plate, plus free fixings |
|---|---|
| Size | Approx 750 x 265 x 125mm |
| Weight | 35kg |
| Face colour | Yellow. Also available in black, special order only |
| Wall fixings | Free fixings included: 6 M16 through-anchor studs, 125 to 140mm long |
| Load rating | Not published for this line |
| SKU | IND_SPC50665 |
| Sold as | Each |
Front Plate
| Material | Cast nylon 6 |
|---|---|
| Size | Approx 750 x 250 x 100mm |
| Profile | H section, slots 20mm wide and 50mm deep, 10mm chamfers |
| Weight | 16kg |
Packer
| Material | Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) |
|---|---|
| Size | Approx 750 x 250 x 20mm, with nine 50mm holes |
| Weight | 4kg |
Back Plate
| Material | Steel cradle, black powder coat |
|---|---|
| Size | Approx 755 x 266 x 66mm, 6mm steel, 176mm opening between the lips |
| Fixing holes | 6 x 17.5mm: two columns at 120mm centres, rows at 278mm centres, 100mm in from each end |
| Weight | 15kg |
Which Part Do You Need?
| Your situation | Choose |
|---|---|
| New loading bay, or a worn out buffer to replace | Dock Bumper, normally one each side of the leveller |
| Nylon face worn on all sides, cradle still sound | Front Plate |
| Bumper needs to stand slightly further from the wall | Packer |
| Cradle bent or corroded, plate still good | Back Plate |
| Vehicles riding over the top of the bumper | Call us about the compatible angle bracket, 250 x 200 x 150mm, black powder coat |
Need something different? The 450 x 265 x 125mm nylon bumper is the shorter version. The 760 x 270 x 110mm bumper has a sliding UHMWPE face and stands closer to the wall. Measure your existing projection before changing depth, because it sets the gap between the trailer and the leveller. You can also browse all dock bumpers.
Installation, Use & Care
This part should be attached to flat solid concrete without cracks or hollows, because a fixing into broken concrete will not hold. Mark out from the drawing above and fix with the six free M16 through-anchor studs, having a competent installer confirm that they suit your wall and the loads at your dock, because a bumper can only pass on what the wall can take. At 35kg it is a two-person lift. Most docks fit them upright and level with each other, either side of the leveller.
Check the face and fixings during routine dock inspections, and turn the plate before wear reaches the slots. A dock bumper protects the building and vehicle from routine docking contact. It is not a vehicle restraint and does not replace wheel chocks or a banksman.
FAQ
How many dock bumpers do I need per door?
Most loading bays use two, one each side of the dock leveller, so the trailer lands evenly on both. The price shown is for one bumper, so add a quantity of 2 for a typical door.
Why does the front plate slide?
A loaded trailer moves up and down on its suspension while it sits against the dock. Because the plate can travel with it in the cradle, the trailer is not dragging across a fixed face each time a forklift drives on or off.
Can I buy just the front plate, packer or back plate?
Yes. Choose the part from the options at the top of this page. They are the parts used in this 750 x 265 x 125mm bumper, so you can replace one part and keep the rest.
Are fixings included?
Yes, with the complete Dock Bumper. Free fixings are six M16 through-anchor studs, 125 to 140mm long, one for each of the 17.5mm holes in the back plate, for fitting into flat solid concrete. They are not included with the single parts.
Ordering & Delivery
Choose your part at the top of the page and add the quantity you need. Orders placed before 2pm, Monday to Friday, are dispatched the same day by Express UK Delivery. For a whole site or several doors, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will go through the parts with you.
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