Damage Protection Features

There are various ways that Gray & Adams can minimise damage to the rear end of your trailer or body.  Some of these are outlined below (click on image to enlarge):

D-Buffers:

These are fitted as standard on all trailers and bodies. The rubber construction compresses on contact with obstacles in the reversing path, significantly reducing the risk of damage to the rear frame and ultimately, to the trailer.

Butt Rollers:

Eight of these rollers are fitted to the back end of the trailer, four at each side above the light plate. These protect the rear frame, in particular from the loading bay, because they roll on contact causing the vehicle or trailer to slide upwards therefore avoiding collision damage.

Rear Compression Buffer:

The Gray & Adams compression buffer is an alternative to the standard D-Buffer. It is of steel construction and is spring mounted, meaning that it compresses automatically upon contact. Unlike conventional rubber buffers, it is resistant to damage often caused by trailers sliding up and down the loading bank.

Rear Bumper:

In conjunction with any of the above, Gray & Adams now offer extra protection as standard in the form of a rubber buffer on each side of the rear frame. This gives additional protection from reversing damage.

Reversing Cameras:

These cameras can be fixed to the rear of rigid vehicles to give a clear view of objects behind them when reversing. The external picture is transmitted on a unit inside the cab. This gives extra assistance to the driver to reduce rear frame damage and increases safety for people on site:

Stalk Lamps:

LED lights are placed on stalks, which protrude from the rear of the trailer. These aid the driver by helping him to judge the distance to the rear bumper. Single or double stalks can be opted for.

Ancillary Equipment Protection:

Fridge evaporator and unit guards are available for fridge equipment inside bodies and help to protect the fridge from damage from pallet loading etc. A fridge guard can be fitted to fridge units on the exterior of the body or trailer to protect it from accident damage.  Internal protection for lights switches and tail lift controls also act as a roll cage deflector to protect the rear door track.