Safety Wheel Chock

When loading goods, securing the vehicle is the first and most critical step – because an unintentionally rolling truck not only endangers personnel and cargo, but can also cause severe structural damage. While the conventional wheel chock has a long tradition, it reaches its limits in modern, highly automated logistics environments.

The safety wheel chock closes this gap: it combines mechanical security with intelligent sensor technology and control systems, making it an active component of a holistic occupational safety concept. At Weglehner, we support you in the professional integration of this system: with comprehensive consulting, precise planning, and expert installation – all from a single source and with full accountability.

Our goal: zero risk during loading – through technology that works reliably.

A simple wheel chock can easily be placed incorrectly, forgotten, or even tampered with – with serious consequences. The safety wheel chock minimises this human error potential through technical safeguards:

• Interlocking with the dock leveller: The dock leveller can only be released once the wheel chock is correctly positioned at the wheel and recognised by the system. This prevents loading operations from starting without proper vehicle securing.
• Position sensor for tamper detection: An integrated tilt sensor detects whether the chock is actually in contact with the wheel – or whether it has been placed upside down, beside the wheel, or not used at all. In case of irregularities, the system remains locked.
• Visual feedback via traffic-light systems: Clear signals – e.g. red (not secured) / green (released) – intuitively inform drivers and loading personnel about the status. This reduces communication errors, especially in multilingual environments or under high throughput conditions.
• Robust construction for industrial use: Made from impact-resistant, weatherproof materials, the safety wheel chock withstands frequent use, dirt, moisture, and mechanical stress.

These features make it the ideal solution for companies with high safety requirements – such as those in food, pharmaceutical, or chemical logistics – as well as production or distribution centres operating in multi-shift environments.

Consulting & Needs Analysis

Together with you, we assess:

• Which vehicle types are used (standard trucks, jumbo trailers, low-loaders)?
• Which control systems are already installed (e.g. dock leveller controls, traffic-light systems)?
• Are there requirements from occupational safety legislation or internal safety policies?

From this, we determine the optimal configuration – including sensor placement, signal transmission, and interface integration.

Technical Planning & Integration

We ensure the safety wheel chock is seamlessly integrated into your existing loading technology:

• Connection to your dock leveller control system (e.g. via potential-free contacts)
• Synchronisation with traffic-light systems (red/green signal directly at the door or on the driver’s display)

Professional Installation by Our Team

Our technicians install the system on schedule and verify:

• Exact sensor positioning (distance to wheel, angle)
• Functional reliability of the interlock logic
• Visibility of signals for drivers and personnel
• Mechanical stability under load

Training & Support

We train your staff in the correct use of the system – e.g. how incorrect placement is detected or when maintenance is recommended.

With the safety wheel chock, you invest not only in compliance – but in measurable benefits:

• Reduced accident rates through technical error prevention
• Higher driver acceptance thanks to intuitive operation and clear signals
• Shorter downtime – no delays due to unsafe or retroactive securing measures
• Audit security through verifiable, documented processes

Especially in environments with external drivers, frequent driver changes, or high time pressure, this level of automation provides real added value: it supports personnel – without replacing them.

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Whether a single station or a complete docking system: we provide expert consulting and professional installation of your safety wheel chock – with Austrian quality standards and full accountability.