Replacement Rubber Insert for 1200mm Steel HGV Kerb - Black SBR Buffer

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A new rubber buffer for a worn or torn HGV kerb. This is the solid black rubber insert that bolts along the front of our 1200mm steel and rubber HGV kerb. When a buffer is split, chunked or worn down after years of trailer tyres, you swap the rubber and keep the galvanised steel kerb where it is, instead of drilling out and replacing the whole unit. The price is for one insert. The steel kerb, bolts and reflective tape are not included.

Dimension drawing of the replacement rubber kerb insert: approx 1200mm long, 100mm high, 80mm deep at the base and 60mm at the top, with 3 bolt holes, shown bolted to the steel web of the kerb

Why replace the insert

The rubber does the work, so it wears first. On this kerb the rubber is the part the tyre meets. The steel channel and base plates behind it are hot dip galvanised and powder coated, and usually outlast the rubber by a long way.

It protects the tyre as well as the kerb. The buffer is shaped to cover the fixing stud nearest the tyre, so a sidewall rubs on rubber, not on steel or a bolt head. Once the rubber is torn away, that protection is gone.

No new holes in the yard. The steel kerb stays bolted down, so there is no drilling into the concrete and no lifting a 35kg kerb.

Where it is used

HGV and trailer parks, distribution centre yards, loading bay approaches and anywhere our 1200mm steel and rubber kerb is fitted to stop or guide heavy vehicles.

Specifications

What you get	One rubber insert, priced each
Fits	1200mm steel and rubber HGV kerb (150 x 70mm steel channel, 160mm high overall)
Approx size	1200mm long x 100mm high x 80mm deep at the base, about 60mm across the top
Material	SBR rubber
Colour	Black
Bolt holes	3, about 18mm, one near each end and one in the middle
Face recesses	2, for yellow glass bead reflective tape (tape not supplied)
Weight	Not published for this part
Not included	Steel kerb, bolts, reflective tape

Sizes are read from the kerb drawing, as the insert is not drawn on its own. Moulded rubber can vary slightly.

How to fit it

Undo the bolts that hold the old rubber to the steel channel and lift the old buffer off.
Clean the steel face and check the bolts. Replace any that are bent or badly corroded.
Offer the new insert up with its flat back against the steel and its sloped face towards the tyre side.
Bolt it through all 3 holes and tighten evenly. Check the bolts again after the first week of use.

Which one do you need?

Your situation	Choose
The steel kerb is sound, only the rubber is damaged	This insert
A new run of kerb, or the steel is bent	Complete 1200mm steel and rubber kerb
A different kerb, or you are not sure which you have	Send us a photo before ordering

Care

Look over the rubber and the bolts now and then, and replace the insert before it splits through to the steel. SBR rubber does not resist oil or fuel well, so keep it clear of leaks and wipe off any spills.

Frequently asked questions

Will it fit other makes of rubber kerb?

It is made for the 1200mm steel and rubber kerb we sell. Other kerbs may use a different section or bolt spacing, so send us a photo and the measurements before you order.

Does it come with the yellow reflective strips?

No. The face has two recesses for yellow glass bead tape, but the tape is not part of this insert. Call us if you need tape for it.

Are bolts included?

No. Most fitters reuse the kerb's own bolts if they are sound. If they are worn or seized, replace them at the same time.

Do I need to lift the kerb?

No. The insert bolts to the front of the steel channel, so the kerb stays fixed to the ground.

Ordering and delivery

Add the number you need and check out online, with Express UK Delivery to your site. For a larger order, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.