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Robert Dietrick Co., Inc.
9051 Technology Drive
P. O. Box 605
Fishers, IN 46038

317.842.1991 Phone
317.842.2698 FAX
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Serving Indiana, Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky and Southern Michigan since 1969.
 
 
 

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RiteHite's Smooth Transition Dock System

A first-time back injury can cost as much as $10,000.*
*The Ohio State University, 2001

A first-time back injury can cost as much as $10,000. But more severe cases that result when a person is hurt over and over again can reach as high as $300,000. In 2004, there were roughly 300,000 cases involving back injuries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 Personnel are at greater risk of low back pain if they are exposed to Whole-Body Vibration.  Avoid Dock Shock!

The STR-4000 Dok-Lok Vehicle Restraint, part of the Smooth Transition Dok System, is the only restraint in the industry that stabilizes the rear of the trailer to help prevent trailer drop, providing the ultimate in safety and performance.

     


The STR-4000 stabilizes the trailer in both the vertical and horizontal directions, while the rotating hook securely grips the trailer's rear-impact guard.

The STR-4000's unique features can mean cost savings for your facility.

By stabilizing the trailer and minimizing vertical movement, the STR-4000:
  • Ensures a smooth transition between the loading dock and trailer.
  • Reduces jolts to forklift operators, helping to prevent chronic back and neck injuries.
  • Reduces product damage.
  • Reduces repairs to dock equipment.

The STR-4000's rotating hook securely engages the trailer's rear-impact guard to help prevent horizontal movement and catastrophic accidents, such as early departure, trailer tip over, trailer creep, and trailer up-ending.  See more information about the new STR-4100 dock lock.

Dock Shock

  • Jarring that occurs when a lift truck crosses between the warehouse floor and trailer bed due to bumps and gaps that exist on traditional levelers
  • Compounds the effects of Whole Body Vibration by adding additional jolts to forklift operators

Whole-Body Vibration

  • Exposure results from a vibrating machine that is transmitted through the entire body

  • On the loading dock, exposure occurs from operating a forklift or stand up walkie through the body's supporting surfaces

Problems caused by Dock Shock

  • Worker back and neck injuries

  • Forklift operator muscle fatigue

  • Product damage

  • Damage to equipment, including forklift and walkie wheels, dock seals and bumpers
Dock Shock Solution: Smooth Transition Dock Levelers
 part of the Smooth Transition Dok SystemTM


 • New "Constant Radius" rear hinge design reduces the bumps and gaps
• Two-point crown control on the front lip hinge does not require maintenance
• Increased lip chamfer provides a smoother ride
• New Smooth Transition leveler design reduces Dock Shockup to 76 percent




For the ultimate protection for your forklift operators, product and equipment, use the Smooth Transition Dok SystemTM by Rite-Hite.

Please contact Robert Dietrick Company today for more information about the new Smooth Transition Dok System by Rite-Hite.
 

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