Shock-Gard · How it's made
How Shock-Gard® is made
A purpose-built manufacturing line in Lancaster, Texas uses clean, automated, lean processes to deliver a consistent quality panel.
Photo: Shock-Gard manufacturing line in Lancaster, Texas
Manufacturing
Four stations, one purpose-built line
The Lancaster, Texas line uses clean, automated, lean processes for consistent quality.
- 01Photo: Molding station on the Lancaster line
Molding
Injection molding forms the panel's sidewalls and EPS foam core.
- 02Photo: Plasma station on the Lancaster line
Plasma
Plasma station on the Lancaster, Texas line.
- 03Photo: Accumulator station on the Lancaster line
Accumulator
Accumulator station on the Lancaster, Texas line.
- 04Photo: PUR laminator station on the Lancaster line
PUR Laminator
PUR Laminator station on the Lancaster, Texas line.
Components
Twelve components, one panel
- 01
Fiber-reinforced facing
High tensile, rub and puncture resistance.
- 02
Patented EPS foam core
Shock-absorbent, high compression strength.
- 03
Zero-gravity skates
Slides on the loading dock for easy handling.
- 04
Internal locking mechanism
Robust edge protection.
- 05
Reinforced corners
Extra protection at the panel corners.
- 06
Side wall geometry
Absorbs shock and springs back.
- 07
Shock-absorbent geometry
Sidewalls provide a spring effect.
- 08
Injection-molded sidewalls
Elasticity, compression and snap-back.
- 09
Handles
For easy handling.
- 10
Polycarbonate endcap
Locks into place and keeps the panel square.
- 11
Anti-microbial coated facing
High-tensile facing material.
- 12
RFID ready
Embedded chips enable inventory pool management.
Photo: Shock-Gard manufacturing line, Lancaster, Texas
Facility
Lancaster, Texas
The Shock-Gard manufacturing line in Lancaster, Texas was installed in 2020, at 3951 Corporate Dr, Suite 200, Lancaster, TX 75134.
Approvals
Tested and approved
Rail · USA
AAR
Association of American Railroads
Ty-Gard approved since 2006 for dangerous goods and general cargo; Shock-Gard railroad impact tested and approved.
Rail · defense
US Army
United States Army
Shock-Gard panels tested and approved by the US Army.
See the line, or your load plan
A representative can walk your team through the Lancaster line and return a load plan for your cargo.