Wheel stoppers are a common and vital safety feature in parking lots. They are intended to inhibit a vehicle from passing beyond the parking space allotted to them when pulling into the spot. Also known as tire stoppers and parking blocks, wheel stoppers are made from a variety of materials, and I will introduce to you the difference between the rubber and concrete wheel stopper.
Concrete wheel stoppers can be installed indoors and outdoors. Compared with other materials, the big advantage of concrete wheel stop is its heavy weight. Therefore, once fixed in place, the concrete block is very stable and can well prevent the vehicle from passing the designated parking space. In addition, concrete barriers can be very durable and long lasting, especially when installed indoors, as long as the concrete plugs are not soaked in water, they can be used for a long time. However, one of the main disadvantages of concrete wheel stops is that if they are installed outdoors and constantly exposed to sunlight, rain, snow, etc., their strength will become weaker over time.
Rubber wheel stoppers are also ideal for indoor and outdoor parking facilities. Unlike concrete wheel stoppers, rubber is usually the first choice of material for outdoor parking facilities because the material is resistant to ultraviolet rays, moisture, oil and chemical leakage, and extreme weather conditions. They are more durable than concrete, do not chip or crack even with repeated impacts.
The installation of concrete wheel stoppers are usually more complicated. It is usually reserved. During installation, the concrete wheel stopper plate needs to be placed on its predetermined position, and a mark should be placed to correspond to the fixing device of the wheel stopper. Then drill a hole on the sidewalk, and then put the concrete wheel stopper back to its predetermined position. After installation, the concrete wheel stopper will not move easily, which is a major advantage.
Weight is the advantage of the concrete wheel stopper; however, it also becomes the disadvantage of the concrete wheel stopper. Since these concrete slabs weigh at least 100 pounds, they are really heavy. Two to three people are required to install each wheel stopper. In a parking lot with at least 50 stalls, this can be time-consuming. In large facilities with hundreds of parking spaces, heavy machinery may be required to transport, deliver, and install all the wheel stoppers required. This is very complicated.
For rubber wheel stoppers, the installation and fixing methods vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. However, in comparison, rubber wheel stoppers are easier to handle and install. This is mainly due to the lighter weight. The average weight of the rubber wheel stopper is only 30 pounds. To install the rubber wheel stopper, you need an electric drill with a 14 mm or 16 mm drill bit, a large hammer, a bristle broom, etc.
Just like concrete wheel stoppers, rubber stoppers also need to be installed on a flat surface. You will also need to drill a hole to mark where the fixings will be inserted. Once that is done, remove the wheel stopper and continue drilling on the guide hole until the specified depth is reached. Place the rubber wheel stopper back on the intended spot , making sure that the holes on the stopper are aligned with the ones you drilled on the pavement. Insert the spikes and hammer down until set. Since the rubber wheel stoppers are lighter than concrete, they can be easily installed by 1 person.
Since concrete does not contain toxic elements, concrete wheel stoppers will not really have an impact on the environment because they will not harm or help the environment in any way.
The rubber wheel stoppers are made of 100% recycled tires, so they are also very environmentally friendly.
Concrete wheel stoppers are very cheap. On the other hand, because the rubber wheel stopper is recycled tires, the processing and manufacturing costs are higher.
Concrete wheel stoppers can be painted with appropriate colors-black and yellow diagonal stripes are used for regular parking, blue and white are used for disabled parking, and red (or interspersed with white) is used for reserved parking (such as ambulances, fire trucks) , Law enforcement agencies, etc.) emergency vehicles in medical institutions, hospitals, police stations, etc.). Compared with rubber, this is a big advantage of concrete wheel stoppers. And it can be easily repainted and customized as needed. However, with prolonged exposure to outdoor environments, the paint will peel off or fade over time. This means that in order to maintain visibility, concrete wheel stoppers should be repainted regularly.
Rubber wheel stoppers are usually prefabricated with reflective tape or paint before being shipped to the site. This is an advantage because you don't have to spend extra money on paint, and the color will not fade over time, even with constant exposure to various elements. But its color is restricted by the manufacturer.
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