Truck Lock™

Why Choose a Nova Truck Lock™?

The NOVA Truck Lock combines simplicity of design with ease of operation, low maintenance and superior restraining force to provide an effective solution at a budget friendly price. Wherever loading dock safety is a concern, the NOVA Truck Lock offers affordable protection for your employees and guests.

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Lowest Total Cost of Ownership

• Extremely low maintenance, with very few moving parts
• Routine inspections easily performed by internal staff
• Economical manual or pneumatic operation
• May lower insurance costs by making loading docks safer

Exceptional Versatility

• Effective on more types of trucks (e.g. lift gates) than any other model of restraint
• Installs at more non-standard dock types (e.g. brick veneer, concrete curb, block, etc.)
• Available in Cast-In or Bolt-In (flange) models
• Choice of 7-1/2" (Anchor Series) or 10” (350 Series) retracted height

Robust Performance & Durability

• Operates in the harshest conditions — all activation components are INSIDE the building, not exposed to weather
• Ram bar yield strength of 100,000 lbs.
• Over 30,000 lbs. of restraining force
• All exterior components are zinc plated for corrosion resistance

Low Environmental Impact

• Driveway mounted — no destruction of dock walls
• Non impact restraint inflicts no damage on trucks
• Small footprint is not obtrusive to loading dock operations
• Restraint fluid (NOVA Juice-E) is non toxic and biodegradable

Additional information:

• Truck Restraint Selection Guide (PDF)
• Nova Truck Lock Equipment Specifications (PDF)
• Nova Truck Lock Accessories (PDF)
• Nova Truck Lock Benefits (PDF)
• Nova Truck Lock Survey (PDF)
• Nova Truck Lock Model Selection Guide (PDF)

Architectural Specifications/Submittal Forms:

• Anchor Series (7-1/2" Height) (PDF)
• Anchor Flange Series (7-1/2" Height) (PDF)
• 350 Series (10" Height) (PDF)
• 350 Flange Series (10" Height) (PDF)

Owner's Manuals:

• Anchor Series (7-1/'2" Height):
  • Owner's Manual: Anchor Series 2010-Current (PDF)
  • Owner's Manual: Anchor Series 2006-2010 (PDF)
  • Owner's Manual: Anchor Series 2002-2005 (PDF)
  • Owner's Manual: Anchor Series 1999-2002 (PDF)
• Anchor Flange Series (7-1/2" Height):
  • Owner's Manual: Anchor Flange Series 2010-Current (PDF)
  • Owner's Manual: Anchor Flange Series 2004-2010 (PDF)
• 350 Series (10" Height):
  • Owner's Manual: 350 Series 2010-Current (PDF)
  • Owner's Manual: 350 Series 2005-2010 (PDF)
• 350 Flange Series (10" Height):
  • Owner's Manual: 350 Flange Series 2010-Current (PDF)
  • Owner's Manual: 350 Flange Series 2005-2010 (PDF)
• 300 Series:
  • Owner's Manual: 300 Series 2002-2005 (PDF)
  • Owner's Manual: 300 Series 2000-2002 (PDF)
  • Owner's Manual: 300 Series 1996 - 2000 (PDF)
  • Owner's Manual: 300 Series 1991-1996 3-Wire Flasher Sensor Switch (PDF)
  • Owner's Manual: 300 Series 1989-1991 Plug-In Flasher (PDF)