ALDON Company, Inc.
Railroad Safety Products Since 1904847.623.8800
Standard Steel Chocks
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CONTACT US:
3410 Sunset Ave
Waukegan, IL 60087
phone: 847.623.8800
fax: 847.623.6139
Please note that we have a $30 minimum merchandise order policy.
Why Aldon Wheel Chocks Are Better
A Sure Grip
In 1955 Aldon Co introduced cast steel chocks with the unique feature of replaceable spurs (or teeth). The spur is the key to effective rail wheel blocking. Under wheel pressure the spur bites into the hard, smooth surface of the rail to keep the chock from sliding.
A Longer Useful Life
When the spur becomes dull from use it can be removed and turned to a fresh edge three times. You never have to throw an Aldon wheel chock away! When the spurs are used up, just order new ones at nominal cost and you’re back in business.
click for a pdf guide to removing, turning and replacing spurs.
All the Wheel Chocks You Need
It's easy to renew Aldon wheel chocks by turning and replacing the spurs. Watch the video and see for yourself!
Why Use Wheel Chocks?
Once inertia is overcome, it doesn't take much effort to get a 60 foot long, 260,000 pound freight car to start rolling. All that massive weight is balanced on roller bearing wheels gliding over hard steel rail. This is why moving heavy loads by rail is so efficient! But at the same time, all this mass, so easily moved, requires careful handling to prevent serious accidents from occurring.
More specifically, wheel chocks are necessary because
- OSHA requires that rail cars be properly blocked to prevent movement during loading and unloading.
- Out-of-adjustment car brakes may not hold a car steady.
- Built-up momentum and vibration can cause a car to creep even if the brake is tight
- Uneven track can cause a car to roll free due to gravity
Before you buy wheel chocks
what kind of rail do you have?
what kind of car blocking control do you need?
DOUBLE CHOCKS
Car being worked - flat track
Double chocks on each end of the car because the car can roll in either direction
SINGLE CHOCKS
Car being worked - slight dip in track
Single chock at each end of the car against the direction the car tends to roll
SINGLE CHOCKS
Idle car on storage track
On flat track, single or double chocks at each end of the car to prevent movement caused by wind pressure.
Chocking Rules:
- Do not use chocks to stop a moving car.
- Apply car brake before installing chocks. (Chocks alone WILL NOT hold a car).
- Chock both ends of the car to assure effective blocking. This provides a greater safety factor.
