Traffic Safety – Barriers, Cones, Signs & Delineators

How to Choose a Wheel Chock

• Measure the size of your wheel. Wheel Chocks should be about 1/4 of the height of the tire. Choose the correct Wheel chock size here. 
• Consider the gradient of the terrain and if necessary purchase a larger chock than for flat ground
• Consider the weight of the vehicle. Our chocks are all heavy duty because polyurethane is strong. But we offer various sizes and strengths.
• Always use chocks on firm ground. Beware of wet or icy or unstable conditions. 
• Consider the number of chocks required whether you want to chock all wheel or only the front wheels, and whether you want to chock both sides of the wheel.
• For Aircraft or wide tires consider using a specialized aircraft wheel chock.

Praise for Polyurethane Chocks

Polyurethane has overtaken rubber in popularity for wheel chocks, and the reasons speak for themselves:

• Polyurethane weighs 75% less than rubber
• Polyurethane can be made in High Visibility Colors to increase safety
• Polyurethane holds up really well under use and abuse
• Polyurethane has a higher load bearing capacity than rubber
• Polyurethane has great oil, chemical, fuel and lubricant resistance
• Polyurethane has high cut and tear resistance
• Polyurethane has a higher abrasion point than rubber
• Polyurethane stable so it can be used indoors or outside
• It has a broad range of hardness, which means it can be used in a greater variety of applications than rubber
• Rubber rots and degrades over time. Polyurethane handles the elements better over time.
• Plastic cracks and is sensitive to high pressure and temperature.
• Metal solutions weigh more, are difficult to handle, create noise and are not corrosion resistant.
• Polyurethane will outperform plastic, rubber and metal every time!