BPS dock bumpers are built to take the hit - engineered for heavy-duty protection wherever metal meets surface: walls, rails, loading docks, truck bumpers, utility trailers, carts, forklifts, and beyond.
| Hardeness | 70-80 shore A (ASTM D2240-97) |
| Tensile strength | 1000-1500 PSI (ASTM D412-98a) |
| Elongation @ break | 50% max (ASTM D412-98a) |
| Compression set (70 degrees/22h) | 25% max (ASTM D393-98) |
| Specific gravity | 1.15-1.35 G/CM3 (ASTM D792) |
| Hardness change | +/- 8 shore A (ASTM D2240-97) |
| Tensile strength change | +/- 50 PSA (ASTM D412-98a) |
| Elongation @ break change | 10% (ASTM D412-98a) |
Dock Bumpers are manufactured for heavy-duty protection of walls, rails, docks, truck bumpers, utility trailers, carts, forklifts, and other places where metal to surface contact is harsh and continuous.
Made with high tensile, abrasion-resistent rubber compunds in molded and extruded shapes and styles containing the right amount of resiliency to absorb pressure and impact shock without causing any damage to truck or dock. Unique design and construction achieves high impact resistance and long life immune to all weather conditions and maintenance free.
Every loading bay in the UK faces the same daily punishment: heavy goods vehicles reversing into docking positions at speed, transferring thousands of kilograms of force into the building’s structure. Dock bumpers are the front line of defence, absorbing that energy before it reaches walls, door frames, and equipment.
Dock bumpers are heavy-duty rubber or polyurethane pads mounted on the face of a loading bay. They project outward from the wall to create a cushioned contact point between the building and the reversing vehicle. Available in a range of profiles – from rectangular blocks to D-section and cylindrical designs – they are typically bolted to steel backing plates for secure mounting. Loading dock bumpers and loading bay bumpers are often used interchangeably to describe the same core product, tailored to the specific bay configuration.
Warehouse and operations managers rely on dock bumpers at every active loading position. Distribution centres, manufacturing plants, and third-party logistics operators are the primary users. Rubber dock bumpers are standard for most environments, while higher-traffic facilities may specify larger or reinforced units.
Dock bumpers prevent structural cracking and door frame misalignment caused by repeated HGV impacts. They reduce maintenance costs significantly over their 3–5 year service life and help organisations meet HSE workplace transport safety requirements.
Match the bumper size and projection to the vehicles using the bay – articulated lorries require deeper projections than rigid trucks. Confirm the mounting arrangement: steel backing plates are more durable than direct-to-wall fixings. Check whether fixings are included. For high-frequency docks handling 50+ movements per day, consider upgrading to laminated dock bumpers for extended service life.
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