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IMPACT? Series - AR-9500

IMPACT? Series - AR-9500

IMPACT? Series - AR-9500

Product catalog summary
Feature Summary
The AR-9500 Automatic Vehicle Restraint is designed to enhance safety by preventing unscheduled trailer departure, creep, and tipover. It features a large rotating hook with a direct drive system that eliminates clutches, chains, or brakes, providing constant upward biased hook force. The system includes water-tight hook position sensors, LED communication lights, and signs for both inside and outside use. It automatically adjusts to trailer movement during loading, maintaining constant contact with the rear impact guard. The restraint offers a 5-year structural warranty and includes a solid-state control system with a NEMA 12 panel enclosure.
Specifications
The IMPACT™ Series vehicle restraints are designed for strength, convenience, and long-term reliability. The AR-9500 model secures trucks at loading docks by engaging the rear impact guard with a rotating hook. The housing is stored above ground to avoid snow, ice, and debris, and automatically adjusts to various truck heights. The low-profile housing lowers to 9 inches to avoid damage and secures trailers with 32,000 pounds of restraining force.
Operation
The system is activated by a push button, rotating the hook to secure the trailer. It monitors the hook position and provides constant pressure. If the rear impact guard is not detected, the hook stores for protection and an alarm sounds. An override button silences the alarm, and LED lights indicate operational modes. The barrier adjusts to rear impact guard movement during loading and unloading, ensuring constant restraint.
Installation
The restraint is factory assembled and tested, mounted to the dock face using concrete wedge anchors or welding. The total mounting force exceeds 100,000 pounds. Installation includes signs, control panel, and optional components as per the manual.
Communication
Safety equipment includes LED lights and an audible alarm to warn if a rear impact guard is not detected. Instructions are provided for dock attendants and truck drivers.
Construction
The housing is a welded assembly with 5/16" reinforced steel, protecting components from weather and debris. The rotating hook is made of 1 1/4" thick steel, attached with a superior shaft. Components are zinc plated, and the housing features caution markings for visibility. The control panel is dust-tight with push button controls and communication lights.
Optional Equipment
Options include integrated LOGI-SMART™ control systems, cantilever extension mounting bracket, cast-in wall mounting plate, and a keyed override switch.
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Catalog excerpts

IMPACT? Series - AR-9500-1

IMPACT™ SERIES ROTATING HOOK VEHICLE RESTRAINT AR-9500 AUTOMATIC VEHICLE RESTRAINT Exclusive Direct Drive & Hook Sensor System Control Panel Large Outside Driver Sign Improved LED Signal Light FEATURE SUMMARY •• Large Rotating Hook Design Helps Prevent Unscheduled Trailer Departure, Creep and Tipover Improved Direct Drive System Eliminates Clutches, Chains or Brakes & Provides Constant Upward Biased Hook Force Exclusive Water Tight Hook Position Sensor Eliminates Limit Switches Inside and Outside LED Communication Lights and Signs Automatically Adjusts to Trailer Movement During Loading Keeping Constant Contact With Rear Impact Guard 5-Year Structural Warranty Solid State Control System •• NEMA 12 Panel Enclosure with Operator Instructions on Cover •• Dock Leveler Interlock Capable •• Above Ground Storage Keeps Housing Clear of Snow, Ice and Debris •• Fault Sensor Alerts Operator If No Rear Impact Guard Is Detected •• Auto Reversing Hook To Prevent Damage From Incoming Trucks •• Housing Automatically Positions Itself to the Correct Height by Incoming Trailer •• Rotating Hook Secures the Rear Impact Guard With Over 32,000 Pounds of Restraining Force Low-Profile Housing Lowers to 9" Off Grade Mounting Force in Excess of 100,000 Pounds Dedicated People ~ Superior Products

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IMPACT? Series - AR-9500-2

IMPACT™ SERIES ROTATING HOOK VEHICLE RESTRAINT VEHICLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The IMPACT™ Series of vehicle restraints improve safety along with strength, convenience and long term reliability. The AR-9500 Model is a premium automatic unit designed to secure a truck at the loading dock by engaging the rear impact guard with a large rotating hook. The housing is stored above ground, keeping it free of snow, ice and debris. The housing automatically adjusts to the various heights of trucks and maintains position with the rear impact guard during loading. The operator easily activates and...

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