The right accessories keep loading bay equipment fixed, safe and serviceable. This collection covers genuine Thorworld Industries accessories — fixings, washers, fixing strips and dockplate upgrades — designed and manufactured in the UK at Thorworld's Chesterfield factory to suit the dock bumpers, dockplates and dockboards we supply.
Dock bumper fixings & fixing strips
Concrete fixings are matched to bumper type: M16 fixings (TWB-F4 at 180 mm or TWB-F5 at 220 mm) suit rubber and nylon dock bumpers, while M12 fixings (TWB-F1, 135 mm) suit extruded D-section bumpers. The TWB-W zinc-plated washer — 2.5″ outside diameter — is required at each fixing hole when fitting standard rubber or nylon bumpers. For heavy-traffic bays, steel fixing strips (TWB-EST in 1 m, 2 m and 3 m lengths) fit into the hollow centre of D-section bumpers to give a continuous, more secure fixing than point fixings alone.
Dockplate & dockboard accessories
Fixed Span Locking Legs (FSL-1) add support where an excessive gap of 150 mm or more exists between vehicle and loading bay. Fork Truck Lifting Handles (FTH-1) are recommended for repositioning dockplates and dockboards weighing 40 kg or more, and Side Curbs with Castors (SCC-2) replace the standard loop handles so a dockplate can be tipped onto its side and wheeled into position by one person.
Browse the equipment these accessories support in our dock bumpers and dockboards & dockplates collections, or see the wider loading bay range including container access ramps and trailer safety supports. Not sure which fixing suits your bumper profile? Our guide to loading bay equipment without a dock covers the essentials, or contact our team with your model numbers.
Loading accessory FAQs
What fixings suit rubber and nylon dock bumpers?
M16 concrete fixings: TWB-F4 at 180 mm or TWB-F5 at 220 mm.
What suits D-section dock bumpers?
M12 fixings, TWB-F1 at 135 mm.
Is a washer needed?
Yes. The TWB-W zinc-plated washer, 2.5 inch outside diameter, is required at each fixing hole when fitting standard rubber or nylon bumpers.
What are fixing strips?
TWB-EST steel strips in 1 m, 2 m and 3 m lengths that fit into the hollow centre of D-section bumpers for a continuous, more secure fixing in heavy-traffic bays.
What are Fixed Span Locking Legs?
FSL-1 is an additional set of locking legs for gaps of 150 mm or more between vehicle and loading bay.
What are the fork truck lifting handles for?
FTH-1 is a pair of lifting handles, recommended for moving dockplates and dockboards weighing 40 kg or more.
What are side curbs with castors?
SCC-2 replaces the standard loop handles so a dockplate can be tipped onto its side and wheeled into position.
Who makes these accessories?
Thorworld Industries Ltd, designed and manufactured in the UK at their Chesterfield factory.
Where can I see the equipment they fit?
Our dock bumpers and dockboards and dockplates collections, and the loading bay safety guide.
