seventh March 2025

Hörmann UK have launched a brand new Automated Wheel-blocking system (AWB) for the last word in loading bay security. Designed to counter the danger of the untimely departure of a automobile and ‘automobile creep’ throughout loading and unloading operations, Hormanns’ AWB detects a reversing automobile and securely blocks the rear wheel stopping it from shifting – serving to to remove human error and preserving warehouse personnel and drivers protected.
Probably the most versatile automated automobile restraint methods accessible available on the market, the Hörmann AWB is appropriate to be used with all kinds and fashions of autos, from small parcel vans to massive articulated lorries. Constructed to resist the rigorous circumstances of busy loading bay operations, it’s rugged in its development, with all of the hydraulic and digital elements being contained inside a sturdy galvanised housing which offers safety in opposition to grime and antagonistic climate.
The system offers a working vary of 2825mm and a blocking top of 300mm eradicating any potential collision with mudguards and automobile trims.To take account of any unevenness on web site it’s top adjustable by as much as 50mm and is offered in both left or right-handed variations. It’s fast and straightforward to suit because it solely requires a couple of anchor factors.
As soon as a automobile is safely positioned on the loading bay the built-in wheel information might be activated contained in the constructing on the contact of a button. The driving force stays throughout the automobile with a warning mild/visitors mild system on the loading bay to point when it’s protected to maneuver off. The simple-to-use Hörmann AWB controller can be utilized as a stand-alone answer or built-in into different Hörmann management methods. It may be merely up to date and interrogated utilizing cellular knowledge.
Commenting on the brand new AWB, Phil Thorpe Industrial Division Supervisor at Hörmann UK mentioned, “The brand new AWB from Hörmann is what the market would anticipate, a strong, well-engineered and sensible answer to an issue usually seen throughout loading operations. Appropriate for all sorts of warehousing and logistics services we see this product enjoying a key position in enhancing office security, lowering accidents, and preserving loading operatives protected in what is usually a harmful space. Our AWB system has been designed with ease of set up, operation, and upkeep in thoughts, all serving to our prospects to maximise their loading effectivity and be sure that any downtime is stored to an absolute minimal.”
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