LOADING BAYS & DOORS STERTIL COMBILOK DELIVERS ON LOADING BAY SAFETY I
t’s a disturbing fact that loading bays are dangerous places. Barely a day passes without news of yet another accident involving vehicles, loading bay operatives and even members of the public. Such accidents frequently result in life-changing injuries and, tragically, fatalities. Of course, the most effective means of preventing accidents in the loading bay is to design a system that eliminates the need for personnel to be anywhere near a reversing vehicle. To that end, the Stertil Combilok is activated and controlled from within the safety of the warehouse or distribution centre. Also, during operation, the Combilok is fully interlocked: the loading bay door cannot be opened until the Combilok is in position and the Combilok cannot be released until the door is closed again and it is safe to drive away. Red and green lights on the control panel also ensure that operators can clearly see if the vehicle restraint is still in use. Totally automatic in operation, the Combilok also overcomes any language difficulties that may arise with drivers delivering from all over the world. Featuring a wheel block that is impressively strong and available in different heights, the Combilok is suitable for lorries of almost every type and size. There are also few restrictions when it comes to the installation process, as the entire system is installed above ground. Importantly, there are no obstacles to a lorry’s safe docking and there is no contact with moving vehicles.
The Combilok incorporates technically-advanced electro hydraulic technology and few moving parts. The wheel block is operated via a microprocessor and is controlled using a button on the control panel located inside the building. An integral sensor in the wheel block accurately determines the position of the rearmost wheel, whereupon the wheel block is automatically extended and the vehicle is restrained. The restraint process is completed in approximately 30
seconds regardless of the size and position of the wheel. “We’ve designed the Combilok to offer the highest standards of safety, performance and reliability,” says Andy Georgiou, general manager of Stertil Dock Products. “This has been recognised by a growing number of leading high street names and logistics companies. In fact, the UK’s most prominent online retail specialist purchased its first Combilok vehicle restraint system in 2013. Unsurprisingly, it was an instant success and the company now has over 1000 Combiloks working around the clock to provide safety and peace of mind to drivers and warehouse staff alike.”
Stertil Dock Products
www.stertil-dockproducts.co.uk
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