Rubber Buffers

During daily truck docking, a controlled, gentle contact between vehicle and building is desirable – yet in practice, light impacts, lateral deviations, or unavoidable vibrations during loading and unloading repeatedly occur. Over time, these repeated shocks affect sensitive areas: dock seals, façade claddings, loading dock edges, or external building corners can become damaged – resulting in follow-up costs for repairs, downtime, and loss of asset value.

Rubber buffers are a proven, cost-effective solution here: they serve as passive shock absorbers directly in the docking area and selectively absorb impact forces – before they are transferred to the building or vehicle. Made from high-quality new rubber compound, they combine elasticity with high abrasion resistance and are ideally suited for continuous industrial use.

However, their effectiveness depends decisively on two factors: appropriate sizing and professional installation in the correct position.

At Weglehner, we support you in not just attaching rubber buffers – but in deploying them precisely where they provide maximum protection. With comprehensive consulting and professional installation – from a single source and with many years of experience in loading dock technology.

Our goal: protection that works – from the first to the thousandth docking operation.

Rubber buffers deliver optimal protective performance where repeated frontal or slightly lateral contact occurs – typically:

• At the loading dock edge or ramp end, at the height of the truck’s bumper
• At the underside of the door header or loading opening, to prevent impacts during vehicle approach
• In immediate proximity to the docking line, to cushion lateral deviations before they reach critical components

A rubber buffer made from high-quality new rubber compound with an effective spring travel of up to 20 mm gently absorbs impact – without pushing the truck back or hindering the docking process. At the same time, it protects sensitive surfaces and prevents localized overloading.

However, this function remains reliable in the long term only with correct positioning and secure fastening.

Consulting & Needs Assessment

Together with you, we analyse:

• Where do repeated damages occur? (e.g. chipped concrete, deformed dock seals)
• Which vehicle types dock – and at what height are their bumpers or rear doors positioned?
• What substrate is available (concrete, steel, masonry)?

From this, we determine the optimal position, size, and number of rubber buffers – always in alignment with your existing infrastructure.

Technical Coordination

We clarify whether special requirements exist – e.g.:

• Required corrosion resistance of fasteners (e.g. for outdoor use)
• Integration into existing protection concepts (e.g. combined with docking aids)
• Visibility and driver acceptance (no obstruction during docking)

Professional Installation by Our Team

Our technicians install the rubber buffers on schedule and to the highest craftsmanship standards – including:

• Exact alignment to the typical impact height of your truck fleet
• Secure anchoring using suitable, corrosion-protected fastening elements

With professionally installed rubber buffers, you invest in sustainable damage prevention – and benefit from:

• Reduced repair costs: No recurring repairs to concrete, render, or metal cladding
• Extended service life of your loading dock: Protection of seals, doors, and structural elements
• Professional appearance: An intact, well-maintained loading front signals reliability – both internally and externally
• Especially in environments with high truck traffic (e.g. food logistics, industrial warehouses, distribution centres), the investment pays off after just a few avoided damages.

And because we offer consulting and installation from a single source, you always have one contact person – with clear accountability up to final acceptance.

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Whether a single buffer at a critical point or multiple units along your loading zone: we provide expert consulting and professional installation of your rubber buffers – with Austrian quality standards and a long-term perspective.