NOVA’s patent-pending Triple Range Hook is designed specifically to secure new rear impact guard (RIG) bars that are pentagonal or feature a 4-1/2” vertical center plate, along with standard rectangular RIG bars. The hook is upward-biased to ensure continual engagement during trailer float or any truck movement even after repeated impacts. The unique three-point design safely secures RIGs while the hook is at various heights, offering exceptional protection at the dock and outperforming all other standard rotating hooks.
About NOVA Technology
Since 1986, NOVA has been providing innovation and reliability to the loading dock industry. We manufacture and distribute a comprehensive line of vehicle restraints, mechanical, air powered and hydraulic dock levelers, edge-of-dock levelers, dock seals and shelters, safety barrier products, and other loading dock accessories to improve safety, productivity, security and environmental control.
The NOVA Lock &Load is a hook-style vehicle restraint that secures the trailer’s rear impact guard (RIG) at the dock to reduce the risk of premature departure and trailer movement during loading and unloading. It’s spring-loaded housing lowers with truck contact and the carriage automatically adjusts with trailer float. The Lock & Load has an enhanced design with a patent-pending Triple Range Hook that outperforms competitor hook-style restraints.
Engages Vertical Center Plates
Instead of a traditional barb, the Triple Range Hook features an elongated surface to capture RIGs with 4-1/2” flat center plates.
Secures Pentagonal Rig Bars
The multifaceted interior surface of the hook provides multiple RIG capture zones for standard, pentagonal and reinforced RIGs.
Eliminates False Negative Rig Bar Sensing
An elevated hook shank maintains engagement and eliminates false negative RIG bar sensing from gaps created by carriage bounce.
This product was nominated for a Product of the Year Award.
