The KTI Truck Wheel Chock Plastic 4.5 Kg (SKU: KTI16031001PS81) is designed for immediate manual deployment across industrial yards, road traffic safety management zones, and warehouse loading docks. Proper positioning ensures the effective immobilisation of parked trucks, trailers, and commercial transport vehicles during critical loading, unloading, and stationary parking procedures.
Step-by-Step Manual Positioning Protocol
Before placing the wheel chock, confirm that the commercial vehicle has come to a complete standstill, the engine is shut off, and the vehicle parking brake system is fully engaged.
- Orientation Alignment: Position the chock along the central axis of the tyre path, ensuring the 200 mm width of the chock covers the contact width of the tread.
- Flush Wedge Seating: Manually slide the angled face of the plastic chock directly against the tyre tread surface until it sits tight and snug without an air gap between the tyre face and the chock slope.
- Axle Selection: For maximum vehicle stability, apply chocks to the tyres located on the lowest axle assembly or the non-lifting drive axle of multi-axle commercial transport setups.
Placement on Incline vs. Level Operational Grade
The operational grade of the yard or roadway dictates the correct chocking orientation to counteract vehicle roll:
- Level Ground Application: When parking on flat, level logistics bay flooring or yard surfaces, deploy chocks against both the front and rear faces of the tyre to prevent movement in either direction.
- Downhill Slope Application: When the vehicle is stationary on a downward gradient, position the wedge firmly on the downhill (front) side of the wheels.
- Uphill Slope Application: When the vehicle is positioned facing up an incline, position the chock firmly against the downhill (rear) side of the wheels.
Dimensional Compatibility & Handling
Featuring overall dimensions of 470 mm (length) x 200 mm (width) x 280 mm (height) and a net unit weight of 4.5 kg, this heavy-duty plastic chock is sized for standard commercial fleet wheels and truck tyres requiring a 280 mm chock height profile. Operators should verify that the vertical profile of the tyre matches the height profile of the chock so that rolling momentum cannot override the barrier.
Pre-Use Inspection Checklist
Prior to every manual placement sequence, conduct a quick visual check:
- Inspect the plastic body for visible cracking, deep deformation, or excessive mechanical wear.
- Ensure the contact face is clear of heavy debris, grease, or contaminants to maintain direct friction against the tyre tread.
- Remove the chock manually before the vehicle is authorized to depart, verifying the parking area is clear.
