Dock seals and Dock shelters :
Factors when selecting a Dock Seal and Dock Shelter
- Size of the overhead door to be sealed:
The size of door opening determines most suitable model of seal or shelter to be installed. To select most suitable seals or shelters for specific door openings refer to the size recommendations for each model.
- Dock bumper projection:
The difference from the face of the wall on which the dock seal or shelter will be mounted to the face of the dock bumper.
- Dock height:
The difference in the height of the dock from the finished grade to the top of dock floor.
Configuration of Trucks/ Trailers to be sealed:
- Width of trucks/trailers serviced
- Height of trucks/trailers serviced
- Truck bumper projection
- Truck/trailer bed heights
Seal/shelter mounting surface:
The strength and type of wall construction may determine the style of seal/shelter to be specified. Inflatable dock seals/ shelters are best suited for applications where the wall is not designed to accept the higher compression forces typical with conventional seals or shelters. Consideration of wall obstructions such as canopies, light fixtures, etc. is essential.
Ideal dock height is 48”-50”. Level vehicle approach is ideal. If approach is declined or inclined adjust bumper projection accordingly. Recommended side and head pad projection is 4”-6” beyond the face of the dock bumpers.
Fixed Head Pad Dock Seal
Features
- Enviro-Green foam design scores LEED Certification credits
- Standard 24” drop head curtain
- Structural steel rod sewn into top of head curtain provides weight to resist rain/snow build up
- 1” x 3” kiln dried wood attached to head curtain provides rigid installation onto building wall
- 2” tapered top on side pads ensures rain/ snow run off
- Galvanized brackets maintain building aesthetics
- Kiln dried quality wood backboard as standard
- Single base cover fabric
- Minimum of 3, 11⁄2” diameter exhaust holes per side pad and head pad allows air to easily escape during vehicle positioning
- Evenly applied adhesive assures secure bonding of foam to backboard
- Full length 4” yellow guide stripes assists with proper vehicle positioning
Options
- Pressure treated wood backboard
- Wear pleats on face of dock seal provides added protection against wear
- Metal hood with gutter protects against snow build up and rain runoff
- Complete range of head curtain designs to address specific application needs
- Beveled side pads
- Tapered side pads
- Longer head curtains for lower trailers
- Build-out boxes for large projection applications
Ideal dock height is 48”-50”. Level vehicle approach is ideal. If approach is declined or inclined adjust bumper projection accordingly. Recommended side and head pad projection is 4”-6” beyond the face of the dock bumpers.
Adjustable Curtain Dock Seal
Features
- Enviro-Green foam design scores LEED Certification credits
- Standard 24” drop head curtain
- Structural steel rod sewn into top of head curtain provides weight to resist rain/snow build up
- 1” x 3” kiln dried wood attached to head curtain provides rigid installation onto building wall
- 2” tapered top on side pads ensures rain/ snow run off
- Galvanized brackets maintain building aesthetics
- Kiln dried quality wood backboard as standard
- Single base cover fabric
- Minimum of 3, 11⁄2” diameter exhaust holes per side pad allows air to easily escape during vehicle positioning
- Evenly applied adhesive assures secure bonding of foam to backboard
- Full length 4” yellow guide stripes assists with proper vehicle positioning
Options
- Pressure treated wood backboard
- Wear pleats on face of dock seal provides added protection against wear
- Metal hood with gutter protects against snow build up and rain runoff
- Complete range of head curtain designs to address specific application needs
- Beveled side pads
- Tapered side pads
- Longer head curtains for lower trailers
- Build-out boxes for large projection applications
L Shaped Dock Seals
L-Shape dock seal is an effective solution for larger door openings which service trucks/trailers of varying widths. The side pads yield to incoming trucks/trailers to reduce the possibility of damage to the seal and/or building. The PS-700 has the sealing capability of a conventional foam seal. It forms a three-sided seal around the rear of the truck/trailer and still allows for complete and unobstructed access to the truck/trailer. The PS-700’s Pentaswing Adjustable Head Curtain minimizes the potential for curtain damage. The Pentaswing curtain adjusts to a wide range of truck/trailer heights. The head curtain is dropped into position on the top of the truck/trailer after it is in place at the dock.
Inflatable Dock Seal
- Designed for door openings up to 8’ wide x 10’ high
- 42” drop inflatable head member seals on the top of the trailer for better sealing and improved protection against rain runoff back into the building
- 2 side members seal around the back frame of the trailer opening
- Raked head frame, pressure treated wood, translucent top panel
- Kiln dried wood side member backboards
- Galvanized steel trim maintains building aesthetics
- 4” wide by 24” high yellow guide stripes assists with proper vehicle positioning
- Completely assembled 1/2/Hp 115-230/1/60 motor/blower
- On/Off activation switch with overload protection and indicator light
Rain shield trailer top seal creates a safer environment and protects property by diverting water away from dock seal. It provide a full length 13’6” automatic seal.
- Provides Maximum Weather tight Seal To Prevent moisture from affecting loading dock operations.
- Extra Wide Construction Ensures the full width of the trailer top is sealed
- Simple effective design with no required maintenance
- Dual density foam core for extended seal life
- All seams double lock stitched with high strength thread