Rubber truck bumpers help
keep trucks and trailers on the road instead of in the shop. Learn how these impact-resistant
bumpers meet ASTM standards, and are available in different types for vehicle
protection.
Rubber truck bumpers help protect trucks and trailers as they backup to loading docks, or
when a driver opens the truck's side doors. They absorb energy from low-speed
collisions and low-force impacts while helping to keep trucks on the road
instead of in the body shop. These rubber auto parts cost less than truck body
repairs, and are easy-to-install with standard metal fasteners such as screws,
bolts, and washers.
Rubber truck
bumpers are made from elastomeric compounds that can withstand sunlight, rain,
snow, and incidental contact with petroleum products and automotive chemicals.
SBR and EPDM rubber are good choices because they can handle these road
conditions while providing good tensile strength and abrasion resistance.
Avoid Vehicle Damage
Shippers and
receivers who have seen a truck hit a loading dock understand that even at low
speeds, a moving vehicle can cause significant damage. In a warehouse
environment, repeated impacts or serious collisions can damage the structural
integrity of a concrete platform. Trucks and trailers that sustain damage may
need to be taken off the road, and that the temporary loss of a revenue-generating
asset. Fortunately, rubber bumpers provide a simple, cost-effective solution to
help keep your trucks rolling.
Keep on Trucking
Although some
truck drivers now use dashboard cameras, maneuvers such as 90-degree alley
docking or offset alley docking aren't easy. Broken or uneven pavement,
standing water, and poor lighting conditions can also complicate straight-line
backing. Collision avoidance sensors in cars may be helpful, but truckers need
to do more than avoid a crash. Truckers need to move a trailer as close as
possible to a dock while driving in reverse. Rubber bumpers aren't a substitute
for driving skills, of course, but they can help to protect your assets.
Reliable Rubber Truck Bumpers
Elasto Proxy supplies
75-durometer (Shore A) rubber truck bumpers to trucking companies, repair
shops, and truck body manufacturers. All of the rubber bumpers that we offer
have embedded washers and attach with standard fasteners that you provide. Ask
our solutions providers about product samples, minimum order quantities, and
lead times.
Industry Standards and Rubber Bumpers
All of our rubber truck
bumpers meet the requirements of tests from ASTM International, a leading
standards organization. The following list contains the specific ASTM
standards and properties.
To compare the ASTM
test standards to the actual test results, download the spec sheet.
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