Proper deployment of the KTI Metal Truck Wheel Chock with Handle (SKU: KTI16031001MEWS) ensures immediate immobilization for heavy trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicle wheel profiles. Fabricated from 3 mm mild steel (MS) chequered plate, this chock is engineered for portable, manual positioning across logistics docks, transport bays, freight terminals, staging zones, and industrial parking facilities to prevent accidental vehicle roll-away during loading, unloading, and maintenance procedures.
Ergonomic Standing Placement via Vertical Handle
The integrated 30-inch vertical metal handle enables transport operators and warehouse personnel to execute rapid placement and retrieval from an upright standing position. By utilizing the vertical handle, operators can position the chock directly against the tire profile without having to bend completely beneath the vehicle body or reach excessively into the wheel well, enhancing operational ergonomics and personal safety in high-traffic freight environments.
Step-by-Step Positioning Protocol
The KTI16031001MEWS operates as a non-anchored, portable wheel block. Follow these operational steps for secure vehicle immobilization:
- Vehicle Staging: Ensure the truck or commercial vehicle is brought to a complete stop with the vehicle parking brake engaged before deploying the chock.
- Approach and Alignment: Grasp the 30-inch vertical metal handle and align the 12-inch depth of the chock squarely with the center line of the commercial vehicle tire tread.
- Flush Engagement: Push the chock firmly inward using the vertical handle until the 3 mm mild steel chequered plate makes direct, flush contact with the vehicle tire face.
- Stability Verification: Confirm that the 9-inch length and 9-inch width base sits evenly flat on the ground surface without lateral canting or tilting. The chequered pattern surface must sit flush against the tire to deliver optimum traction and resist slippage.
- Retrieval and Staging: Once loading, unloading, or maintenance operations conclude, take hold of the 30-inch handle, pull the unit smoothly away from the tire tread, and return the chock to its designated staging area or onboard vehicle storage compartment.
Dock Staging and Portable Fleet Use
Because the unit requires no floor anchors, drilling, or permanent mechanical fasteners, it provides full operational flexibility. Facilities can stage chocks at individual dock bays for immediate trailer securing upon backing in, or transport fleets can store the removable units onboard for off-dock freight transfers and roadside maintenance staging.
Pre-Deployment Inspection and Maintenance
To preserve structural reliability and maximum tire grip during use, follow standard facility inspection checks:
- Visual Structural Check: Regularly inspect the 3 mm mild steel chequered plate for signs of physical distortion, impact bending, or structural deformation.
- Weld Integrity and Handle Alignment: Inspect the structural weld joints connecting the 30-inch vertical handle to the chock base, verifying that the handle remains rigid and aligned.
- Traction Maintenance: Routinely clean off accumulated grease, mud, oil, or industrial debris from the chequered plate surface to ensure unobstructed contact with tire rubber.
Deployment Specifications
| Specification Parameter | Value / Dimension |
|---|---|
| Model SKU | KTI16031001MEWS |
| Chock Depth | 12 inches (12") |
| Chock Length | 9 inches (9") |
| Chock Width | 9 inches (9") |
| Vertical Handle Length | 30 inches (30") |
| Base Material | 3 mm Mild Steel (MS) Chequered Plate |
| Mounting / Placement Type | Manual standing placement (Portable / Removable) |
| HSN Code | 39269099 |
