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ML10 Mechanical Vehicle Restraint System


Simplicity of design, heavy-duty construction materials and minimal maintenance/lubrication requirements reflect on long-term low cost of operation.  Restraining power 20,000 lb minimum.  With the ML10, the loading dock attendant controls safety and productivity quickly and efficiently with a single detachable control rod.

Features

  • The ML10 offers one of the widest horizontal restraining ranges of 0” to 12” beyond the dock face
  • Corrosion protection includes liberal zinc plating and stainless steel pivot point hardware
  • Services trucks with ICC bars from 11” to 29” above ground
  • Restraint arm manufactured from 1" solid steel
  • Dual driver warning signs included

Communication System Components
Exterior high visibility, LED Deluxe lights and dual image safety yellow instruction signs are provided as standard. Narrow width of light and signs facilitates easy installation between dock seal side pads. LED lights ensure long reliable operation.

Interior sign directs lift truck operator to load/unload on green light signal only.

Control Panels
NEMA 12 interior wall mount control station. High visibility interior signal lights are coordinated with exterior signal lights. Clear, concise and easy to follow instructions guide dock attendant on how to use the system. Selector switch and amber light accommodate “override” mode. CSA certified for the design and manufacturer of industrial control equipment.

Combination control panels combine the controls for loading dock equipment such as Vehicle Restraint System, Hydraulic Dock Leveler, Overhead Door and Inflatable Dock Shelter into a single common panel. This ensures proper use and sequencing of equipment for increased safety and ease of operation. PLC activation is available for more complex interlocking and sequencing.

Typical Product Application: An economical, manually operated vehicle restraint device designed to secure trailers to the loading dock and prohibit unscheduled departure during loading/unloading operations.

Type: Manually operated non-impact design.

Vertical Restraining Range: From 11” to 29” (279mm to 737mm) above grade.

Horizontal Restraining Range: From 0” to 13” (330mm) beyond the face of the dock.

Mounting System: Driveway and dock face mounting using 6 wedge anchor bolts, ⅝” dia. x 6” long (16 x 152mm). Transfer of pulling force to driveway improves restraining strength by equalizing forces on anchors. Trailers rear impact guard (ICC bar) during backing in does not impact restraint body.

Operating System: Dock attendant deploys and releases restraint arm manually with control handle supplied with unit.

Communication Sign Package: Exterior driver warning signs.

Communication Lights System (Optional): System includes exterior driver warning signs and red and green indicator lights. Control station includes red and green indicator lights and shall be NEMA12 (oil and dust resistant) rated with &dquo;ON”, “OFF” and “FLASHER” toggle switch. Overall dimension of control station not to exceed 8”W x 10”H x 5½”D (203 x 254 x 140mm). Exterior red and green lights shall be plastic and not exceed 9½”W x 4 ¾”H x 3”D (241 x 121 x 76mm). When restraint arm is not activated, the interior light is red and the exterior light is green. When dock attendant deploys restraint arm, interior light automatically changes to green, exterior light to red. Lights automatically reverse when restraint arm is released.

Rated Capacity: Welding procedure compliant with A.W.S.D1.1 98 specifications. The ML-10 unit provides restraint strength up to 55,000lb (25,000kg) and mounting force of 75,000lb (34,090 kg).

Construction & Finish: Welded structural steel housing with plastic cover. Restraining arm is constructed of 1” (25mm) thick steel and is of a non-impact design. To resist corrosion and reduce maintenance, housing is zinc plated and main hinge pin is made of stainless steel.

Warranty: Standard five-year structural and one-year parts and labor from date of shipment. All warranties are subject to standard limitations on liability. Consult All-Rite for full details.

Optional Accessories

  • Automatic light communication package with driver warning signs
  • Manual light communication package with driver warning signs
  • Extension plates to suit projected dock leveler pits and edge of dock levelers
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