What To Look For When Choosing a High-Quality Rubber Wheel Stop

Rubber wheel stops are an effective tool to create a physical boundary between a vehicle and roadside obstacles, buildings, or pedestrian zones. Their installation is designed to restrict vehicles from moving beyond that fixed wheel stopper. A traffic management tool, wheel stops alert drivers to their stopping point, ensuring they go no further than the physical barrier. 

The task they serve might seem simple, but it's an important safety feature and as the only boundary between vehicles and people, they should be purchased carefully. At Safe Hub, we recommend high-quality rubber wheel stops, but how do you know which one is right for you? 

The Key Decision-Making Factors When Buying Wheel Stops 

The first factor to consider is cost. Ultimately, rubber wheel stops are far more durable and resistant to the weather than other options and they're also safer for people and vehicles. So, they may come at a higher price than a plastic wheel stop prone to cracking or a concrete wheel stop that will damage vehicles. However, it's important to remember it's a long-term investment and a rubber wheel stop is less of a trip hazard for pedestrians than concrete wheel stops. 

 Check to ensure the manufacturer uses high-quality, durable rubber rather than a substandard material that will quickly degrade with everyday wear and tear. Many companies will take shortcuts using synthetic rubber that isn't as durable. If the manufacturer offers a warranty, this is a good sign that you're dealing with quality products. 

Always assess the reflective strips because if these aren't high quality, it will render your wheel stops useless, even if they were made with high-quality durable rubber. Ensure your rubber wheel stops are resistant to high temperatures, UV rays, rain, moisture, and oil. 

Look to trusted brands when buying safety and protection products, Safehub is a long-trusted name in the industry. 

The Benefits of Rubber Wheel Stops 

Rubber wheel stops offer more grip than the alternative, which also reduces the risk of slips and trips in inclement weather. 

Rubber wheel stops are resistant to UV rays, heat, wet, oil, and other chemicals. You don't need to panic about them failing in particularly hot weather, the rain, or even in an oil spill. They will still operate the way they were intended to. 

Rubber wheel stops are far more durable than their counterparts because they are more resistant to damage. As sturdy as concrete wheel stops are, they are prone to cracks after impact and bad weather; you don't have the same issue with rubber. 

Due to the durability of the rubber used to craft wheel stops, they are low-maintenance. Once installed, you don't need to worry about ordering frequent replacements the way you would with their plastic counterpart. 

They're lightweight and easy to handle and install. While Safehub offers an installation service on all of our products, if you have the correct tools, you shouldn't have a problem handling the installation process. Unlike concrete wheel stops that require several bodies to move them into place and install them. 

Installation 

The only tools necessary for wheel stop installation are chalk, a hammer drill, a socket, a hammer, a broom and the fittings that come with every wheel stop you order. You can choose between concrete or asphalt fittings, while many manufacturers suggest adhesive fixings, Safehub recommends a fixing fitting to ensure durability unless it's for residential use. 

Use the chalk to identify the location of each wheel stop installation and then drill guide holes once you've correctly placed the wheel stop. Always install wheel stops on flat surfaces, otherwise they are prone to damage. After you complete the guide holes, be sure to sweep up the area before you continue the installation process. 

If you're only installing a few wheel stops, it might be worth handling yourself. However, if you are installing new wheel stops across a car park or parking garage, it's best left to the professionals who have the speed and efficiency to handle the job much quicker. 

SafeHub Safety Shop Near Me 

Wheel stops are an effective alarm to drivers, signalling that they've reached their point to stop. Whether you own a shop with a car park, operate a parking garage, or run a warehouse, there are an endless number of venues that should install wheel stops to protect drivers, assets, and the people who navigate the space. 

If you want to find the best, be sure you look to trusted brands to provide you with the safety products you need. In addition to our rubber wheel stop, you can find a wide range of safety and protection products at SafeHub, including parking bollards, removable bollards, safety bollards, and warning signs. Buying wheel stops online is a simple task and with Safehub, you'll have your products in no time.