Shock-Gard · How to use
How to use Shock-Gard®
Panels slide into the void on zero-gravity skates, lock square, absorb impact in transit, then stack for the return trip through the reverse logistics network.
Photo: Shock-Gard panel sliding into position on a loading dock
Step by step
Place, lock, ship, reuse
The same panel handling applies to every cargo type below; the load plan sets the panel count and position.
- 01Photo: panel sliding on its skates on the dock
Place
The panel slides on its zero-gravity skates on the loading dock into the void between load blocks.
- 02Photo: polycarbonate endcap locked into place
Lock
The internal locking mechanism and polycarbonate endcap keep the panel square.
- 03Diagram: sidewall compression under rail impact
Ship
Side wall geometry absorbs shock from rail impact and springs back into shape.
- 04Photo: panels stacked for return
Reuse
Panels stack for the return trip through Shock-Gard's reverse logistics facilities.
By cargo
Load plans by cargo
Seven railcar applications, each viewable in 3D on Tech Hub.
- 50 lb BagsProtects 50 lb bag shipments from load shift and damage in railcars.3D →
- Palletized CansPrevents impact damage to palletized canned shipments during rail transport.3D →
- BinsProtects industrial bins from impact and collision damage in rail transport.3D →
- Auto PartsReduces transit damage to automotive parts.3D →
- PulpPrevents impact damage to pulp shipments.3D →
- Palletized CasesProtects palletized cases from impact damage during shipping.3D →
- KegsPrevents impact and collision damage to kegs and drum loads during rail transport.3D →
The damage-prevention design team creates a custom load configuration diagram for your cargo, detailing securement materials and layout.
The request covers packaging — cased goods, tray pack, wood bins, FIBCs, auto racks, kegs, drums or palletized — the mode (road, rail or intermodal), the industry and the number of railcars.
Get a load plan for your cargo
Send the cargo, the packaging and the number of railcars. The design team returns a diagram.