Archive for the ‘Wheel Stops’ Category

Wheel stops-Stop at the right spot

Monday, September 24th, 2007

Parking at a cramp up parking lot is sometimes difficult. You have to ensure that you do not hit the wall in front or the bumper of another car. Wheel stops help to stop the car at the correct point so that there is no chance to hit the wall or another car. Many companies manufacture wheel stops and mostly they are made of 100% recycled plastic and rubber. The wheel stops generally come with the requisite masonry fixings. The weight of a wheel stop is approximately 7 kg per meter and it can be used indoors or outdoors. Wheel stops can also be used when you need to park the vehicle on an uphill and prevent it from moving. There are different kinds of wheel stops that are available.

The yellow wheel stops normally seen in the parking lots have to be fixed to the ground while there are some mobile wheel stops, which can be carried along when you are going to a camp. The mobile wheel stops can cost approximately $15 and can be very handy. There are many sellers who sell online and you can check out one of them. Always compare the product with couple of retailers on the price and quality before you make the final purchase.

The effective wheel stop should be…

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

If you are a driver, or even a passenger, and you try to recall where was the last place that you saw a wheel stop, probably only a single answer would come to mind – the parking lot. Whether it is the parking lot in the grocery, your workplace, or even in the mall, I am sure that you would have come across at least one set of wheel stops.

The function of the wheel stop is to prohibit the passage of a vehicle onto the following space. The wheel stop must therefore be physically able to perform its job. Too often I have noticed that vehicles, especially the larger ones, are able to go over the wheel stops and still infringe upon the spaces beyond that they are meant to protect – such as parking spaces and pavement markers. A good wheel stop must be high enough that it can effectively block the wheel from going over it, including four wheel drives, but it should at the same time be of a height that would not damage a vehicle’s bumper. Too often my own vehicle bumper has become damaged by being stuck over a wheel stop in a parking lot at one place or another. Wheel stops should also be such that they are not easily moved by persons insistent on passing through forbidden entry ways.

The wheel stop – What is that thing?

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007

You may have seen them before and wondered what they were there for. Many people in fact see them every day and take them for granted. But they are the safety guards of the roads that keep your space separated from that of incoming traffic.

The wheel stop is that solid piece of concrete that you would have noticed placed at the end of a blocked off road which serves to prevent traffic from passing through. This is its function in most times of temporary road blocks for official police reasons or for street parades and other street festivities. It is also the mark of a cordoned off road.

You would have also noticed the wheel stop in nine out of ten parking lots that you may have parked in yourself. This is its most common application, and here it serves to isolate one parking space from another. This ensures that parking spaces are optimized and that one vehicle does not infringe another’s space. Wheel stops are also used as a precautionary mark to prevent vehicles from parking too close to side walks, pavements or buildings. If the vehicle cannot go over it, then surely the driver would stop at least once he touches the wheel stop.

Vehicle stop

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

Wheel stops refer to wooden or plastic blocks meant to slow down the speed of the vehicle while approaching a mall or a shopping center. The wheel stops are also used to reduce the speed of the vehicles at the entry to the parking lots.

All shopping malls and parking lots should install wheel stops as per US federal law. The wheel stops could be installed on a permanent basis or on a temporary basis. However, it is advisable to have wheel stops on a temporary basis since they have to be used at multiple locations.

A number of companies specialize in manufacturing wheel stops. They are available in two models. The first model is wooden and the second is plastic. These days, plastic wheel stops are preferred because they are maintenance free. Wooden wheels stops have to be protected from rains and moisture. It has to be maintained on a routine basis and involves painting, brushing and polishing.

The come in all shapes and sizes ranging from 7 kilograms to 15 kilograms. They come in various color combinations and schemes. They are durable and pressed in moulds. Therefore, they won’t be damaged easily despite extensive use. They can be purchased at any store in the mall. They are also displayed on the Internet.

Wheel stops –Stop at the right spot

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

The rubber pads at the parking lot that help your car from hitting the bumper of another one is known as a Wheel Stop. They are very effective and help you to park your car effortlessly. You can have wheel stops installed in your house also to prevent your car from getting too close to the wall. There are many categories of wheel stops, and some of the more common products offered are Premium Color Wheel Stops, Premium Gray wheel stops, Standard Coated wheel stop, Standard Gray Wheel stop, Rubber Wheel stop, Shortstop, Truck Block, Glue-Down Wheel Stop and many more.

Installation services are offered by us and you can call for any kind of wheel stop installation requirement. We have experts who will do your entire installation in one day. Nowadays most wheel stops are made from 100% plastic and recycled rubber. These products are durable and installation is easy. These products are ready with masonry anchor fittings, 100 mm in height and weigh about 7kg per meter.

Our experts understand your requirements, and suggest the best solutions applicable. We appreciate the fact that wheel stops at the parking lot and garage will have different requirements. Hence we always offer you the best solutions at the most competitive rates.

Wheel Stops-Helping you stop

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

Call them Bumper Curbs, Impact Curbs or Wheel Stops, they all have the same meaning. They help you to park the vehicle at the right place without hitting the wall or the bumper of another car. Wheel Stops made out of recycled components  are more durable than conventional concrete stops. Easy to install and a one man job, they can be installed in a day’s time depending upon the length. At Trueline Striping, we ensure that you get the best solutions in wheel stops for your parking lot or even you own garage in the house. We have been in business for the last 15 years and have enough experience to satisfy your parking requirements.

Wheel stops are installed by using anchor pins or mastic. Apart from being used in parking lots and garages, wheel stops are also used in factories and storage facilities. Though concrete wheel stops are almost obsolete, certain governments still prefer to use them over the recycled material wheel stops. These wheel stops are made of precast concrete and weighs approximately 200 lbs.

If your requirement is for concrete or recycled wheelstops, and whether you want it for a parking lot or a building, Trueline Striping offers customized solutions for all your needs.

Regulate traffic with wheel stops

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

An installation of proper wheel stop is a key factor to regulate the traffic flow as it restrains hitting of objects. It acts as a safeguard for buildings and landscape areas. The proper installation of wheel stops, in front of a facility, helps in preventing car damage. These services are offered mainly by companies that deal specifically in parking lot maintenance. These companies offer the service of wheel stop installation on asphalt and concrete surfaces.

A wheel stoppage comes in various forms, such as concrete, hard plastic, or rubber. The rubber wheel-stop is commonly used because of its durability and can be installed temporarily or permanently. Furthermore, a rubber wheel also has high visibility. A wheel stop can also be installed in a range of styles that include blue stripes, white stripes and yellow stripes.

Among the chief characteristics of wheel-stop installation is also that it helps to meet up a least width of a sidewalk, thereby stopping vehicles to break the sidewalk area.

The companies offering wheel-stop services also supplies and installs concrete and recycled wheel stops. A major benefit of these stops is that it can be painted in any color of your choice and gives an appealing appearance to a parking lot.

Wheel Stops-Stop at the Right Spot

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

You have often wished that you can take your vehicle in and out of the parking lot with ease and without having to worry about the vehicle hitting the sidewalk or climbing into a landscape. Nowadays parking lots are designed in a way where you really do not have to worry about it anymore. Parking lots are designed to keep in mind the physically challenged and to make the life of the normal driver much simpler.

Wheel stops are provided at the parking lots to help motorists stop their vehicles at the appropriate point. Contrary to earlier days when the wheel curbs had to be constructed from concrete, the wheel stops of today are made from recycled materials making them cheap, effective and resistant to weather changes. A typical wheel stop would be made from 100% recycled plastic and rubber and generally come with 12 mm masonry anchor fixings. They are generally 10 cm high which makes it convenient for the driver to stop the vehicle. The normal weight of the wheel stops is approximately 7 kg. per meter which makes it convenient to carry them from the manufacturers plant to the location.

Modern technology has helped devise this product, which prevents many a car from getting a dent.

Wheel Stops-Helping you to Stop in Time

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

Imagine your bumper touches the wall of the parking lot and gets a dent. What would make matters worse is if you had recently bought that new SUV. You are just getting used to the vehicle when this happens. You wish there was someone to tell you, “Hey! Stop, otherwise you are going to hit the wall.”

Fortunately for you, there is a solution. Wheel stops help the car to stop when you are not sure how far you should take your vehicle reverse or forward. They are generally used at parking lots and in preventing vehicles from damaging the sidewalks, buildings and any other delicate landscape that may be in and around the lot.

Wheel stops are created from plastic and are different from conventional concrete curbs. They are durable, long lasting and are not affected by the cold or heat. The wheel stops are fixed in the parking lot place with the help of anchor pins or mastic. They can be used with much ease and are also effective. They come in as a readymade product and there is no need to build a concrete curb as the case used to be before. Now the next time your new vehicle is saved from hitting the sidewalk thank the wheel stops.

Regulate traffic with wheel stops

Monday, May 7th, 2007

An installation of proper wheel stop is a key factor to regulate the traffic flow as it restrains hitting of objects. It acts as a safeguard for buildings and landscape areas. The proper installation of wheel stops, in front of a facility, helps in preventing car damage. These services are offered mainly by companies that deal specifically in parking lot maintenance. These companies offer the service of wheel stop installation on asphalt and concrete surfaces.

A wheel stoppage comes in various forms, such as concrete, hard plastic, or rubber. The rubber wheel-stop is commonly used because of its durability and can be installed temporarily or permanently. Furthermore, a rubber wheel also has high visibility. A wheel stop can also be installed in a range of styles that include blue stripes, white stripes and yellow stripes.

Among the chief characteristics of wheel-stop installation is also that it helps to meet up a least width of a sidewalk, thereby stopping vehicles to break the sidewalk area.

The companies offering wheel-stop services also supplies and installs concrete and recycled wheel stops. A major benefit of these stops is that it can be painted in any color of your choice and gives an appealing appearance to a parking lot.