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Bumper approval
25 January 2013
Thorworld Industries has been granted a UK patent for its sliding nylon dock bumper that helps reduce damage to buildings and vehicles, and helps protect goods being carried. The bumper comprises a heavyduty black pow

Thorworld Industries has been
granted a UK patent for its sliding
nylon dock bumper that helps reduce
damage to buildings and vehicles,
and helps protect goods being carried.
The bumper comprises a heavyduty black powder-coated steel frame, which is fixed to sound concrete or steelwork on the loading dock. The frame houses a solid block of nylon, and a special fixing method enables inclusion of a heavy duty rubber packer at the rear to ensure shock absorption. The sliding design means each bumper can be turned upsidedown and back-to-front to ensure even wear. The nylon can move with the vehicle, minimising abrasion damage.
The bumper comprises a heavyduty black powder-coated steel frame, which is fixed to sound concrete or steelwork on the loading dock. The frame houses a solid block of nylon, and a special fixing method enables inclusion of a heavy duty rubber packer at the rear to ensure shock absorption. The sliding design means each bumper can be turned upsidedown and back-to-front to ensure even wear. The nylon can move with the vehicle, minimising abrasion damage.
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