DICA, a manufacturer of engineered products that protect people, equipment and worksites, has launched new solid-core composite wheel chocks.
This next-generation design expands the company's lineup of engineered outrigger pads, crane pads, cribbing and ground protection systems.
Unintended vehicle movement is a major contributor to workplace injuries and equipment damage. When properly designed and deployed, wheel chocks are among the most effective controls for preventing rollaway incidents during parking, loading, unloading and maintenance operations, according to the company.
DICA's engineered wheel chocks eliminate common failure points found in hollow, brittle, low-quality or improvised alternatives. Built from solid-core composite material and backed by a "lifetime guarantee," these chocks are guaranteed never to crush, split, rot or delaminate, according to the company.
Engineered to Last, Guaranteed for Life
Designed for industrial and military-grade durability, DICA wheel chocks reflect the company's long-standing commitment to safety, reliability and long-term equipment performance, according to the company.
"The last wheel chock you'll ever need — that's our goal," said Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA. "Our wheel chocks feature a solid-core composite construction that prevents compression under load and eliminates internal voids that can lead to cracking or collapse."
Made of 100 percent recycled composite material, the wheel chocks are resistant to damage from oils, fuels, hydraulic fluids and industrial solvents. They maintain performance in temperatures from -40F to 140F making them ideal for year-round use in extreme climates, according to DICA.
Available in 8-in. (WC-1000) and 12-in. (WC-1001) lengths, the chocks are designed for equipment with tire heights from 32 in. to 48 in. Common applications include heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment, utility and service vehicles, trailers and fleet maintenance operations.
Critical First Layer of Jobsite Protection
Wheel chocks play an essential role in establishing stable, secure vehicle setups. Best practices call for setting brakes and deploying chocks, ideally on both sides of the tire, when vehicles are parked, staged, serviced or positioned on grades or uneven terrain.
Purpose-built chocks are designed to properly engage the tire and resist sliding under load, unlike improvised materials such as scrap lumber, concrete blocks or stones, which can crack, shift or degrade over time, according to DICA.
"Just like with outrigger pads and crane pads, we believe the fundamentals matter," said Koberg. "Wheel chocks may be the smallest tools on a truck or trailer, but their role in preventing injuries is significant. If you're serious about stable setups and controlled environments, using engineered wheel chocks are a natural extension of that mindset."
DICA said its wheel chocks are in stock and shipping from the company's headquarters in Urbandale, Iowa.
