The KTI Air Craft Wheel Chock (SKU: KTI16032001WS47) is an engineered immobilisation device designed specifically for aviation ground operations, ramp safety, and line maintenance environments. Manufactured from heavy-duty vulcanised technical rubber with a 45-minute moulding curing cycle, the unit delivers a Shore A durometer hardness of 75 ± 5 A, a minimum elongation at break of 150%, and a static compressive pressure rating of 4000 kg/cm². These parameters ensure dependable physical block resistance against aircraft landing gear movement under varied operational conditions.
Airport Apron Turnaround and Ramp Ground Handling
During active turnaround procedures at commercial and private airport gates, ground support personnel require rapid, reliable equipment to secure aircraft immediately after engine shutdown. The KTI aviation chock is deployed flush against the landing gear tire tread on tarmac, concrete aprons, and asphalt staging bays. Its 4000 kg/cm² load capacity effectively resists rolling momentum caused by wind gusts, engine spool-down vibrations, and shifting centers of gravity during simultaneous baggage loading, refuelling, and passenger deplaning.
Aviation Hangar Maintenance and Structural Staging
In aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities, hangar floors present slick, polished concrete surfaces that require high-traction wheel restraint solutions. Ground crews utilise the KTI16032001WS47 to secure gear assemblies during comprehensive inspections, structural modifications, and component replacements. The vulcanised rubber compound provides high surface friction against coated industrial floors without marking or damaging surfaces, maintaining stationary stability when technicians work on hydraulics, landing gear struts, or avionics.
Taxiway, Remote Stand, and Long-Term Parking Immobilisation
When aircraft are directed to remote stands, apron holding positions, or long-term airfield parking, environmental exposure and prolonged static loads demand resilient materials. The heavy-duty vulcanised rubber resists compound degradation under extended exposure to airport ramp conditions. By placing chocks in front of and behind each landing gear tire matching the 4.7 x 8.2 x 4.2 profile, ground operators prevent creep and rolling hazards on both level and slightly sloping surfaces.
Rapid GSE Crew Deployment and Retrieval
Ground support equipment (GSE) operators require chocks that can be positioned and removed safely without placing hands in dangerous pinch points near heavy aircraft tires. Weighing approximately 7 lb and equipped with an integrated heavy-duty nylon handling strip, the KTI aircraft chock allows personnel to execute rapid manual placement and extraction during fast gate rotations.
| Operational Scenario | Deployment Location | Primary Risk Mitigated | Functional Attribute Utilised |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Turnaround Servicing | Active terminal aprons and tarmac | Unintended aircraft roll during boarding and refuelling | 4000 kg/cm² pressure resistance |
| Hangar Maintenance & Overhaul | Sealed or painted concrete hangar bays | Shift during mechanical testing and maintenance | Shore A 75 ± 5 A vulcanised rubber compound |
| Remote Stand Staging | Airfield taxiways and holding aprons | Environmental movement and static drift | 150% elongation at break, 4.7 x 8.2 x 4.2 profile |
| Rapid Line Servicing | High-frequency gate positions | Pinch injuries and slow turnaround intervals | Integrated nylon strip, ~7 lb manual handling weight |
