Dock Shelters
Dock Shelters: Protect Your Facility, Enhance Efficiency
Dock shelters are an essential investment for facilities handling high volumes of truck traffic. They provide superior sealing efficiency, helping to maintain temperature control, reduce energy costs, and protect your loading dock from environmental elements. Whether you need a stationary or retractable design, our wide range of dock shelters ensures that you have the right solution to fit your needs. Each model is engineered for durability, functionality, and energy efficiency while offering optional upgrades to maximize your investment.
Dock Shelter Models
M400 Stationary Truck Shelter:
Features & Benefits:
- Provides a uniform seal for a variety of trailer sizes, allowing full, unrestricted access to the trailer.
- Energy-efficient design saves hundreds of dollars annually per dock position by preventing conditioned air loss.
- With 85% sealing efficiency, this model minimizes air gaps, keeping weather and elements out.
- Wear pleats, bottom draft pads, and protective steel guards enhance durability.
Specifications:
- Available fabrics: 22oz, 40oz, or 50oz Vinyl; 16oz or 40oz CSM.
- Sloped head frame diverts water away from the dock.
- Protective double fabric on the bottom 24″ of side curtains.
Upgrades Available:
- Galvanized steel frames.
- Reinforced edge side curtains.
- Gussets in the head curtain for additional durability.
M500 Retractable Truck Shelter:
Features & Benefits:
- Retracts upon trailer impact, protecting the shelter from damage in tight approaches.
- Gravity-hinged design maintains a secure seal while allowing compression during loading/unloading.
- Energy-efficient with 85% sealing efficiency, keeping conditioned air in.
- Durable construction with 22oz Vinyl perimeter covers and protective “I” beam guards.
Specifications:
- Designed for door openings up to 10’W x 10’H.
- Fiberglass stays ensure constant pressure against trailers for a tight seal.
- Sloped head frame diverts water away from the dock area.
Upgrades Available:
- Reinforced edge side curtains.
- Gussets in the head curtain for enhanced protection.
M600 Soft Sided Foam Framed Dock Shelter:
Features & Benefits:
- Full access foam-filled design accommodates both standard and tailgate trailers.
- Foam side pads resist impact damage from misaligned trailers.
- Keeps the dock area dry with a peaked head frame that diverts water.
- Translucent sheeting with UV inhibitors allows natural light into the dock area.
Specifications:
- 85% sealing efficiency.
- Replaceable side curtains and foam-filled bottom draft pads.
- Flexible stays maintain constant pressure against trailers.
Upgrades Available:
- Reinforced edge side curtains.
- Gussets in the head curtain for increased durability.
M625 Soft Sided Dock Shelter with Hooks:
Features & Benefits:
- “Hook” design seals gaps around swing-out barn doors, achieving 95% sealing efficiency.
- Protects against air leakage and minimizes daylight entry.
- Replaceable/removable side curtains enhance longevity and flexibility.
- Keeps loading docks safe and dry with a peaked header frame that diverts water.
Specifications:
- Designed for standard highway trailers.
- Double-layered protective fabric on the bottom 24″ of side curtains.
- Translucent polyethylene sheeting allows light into the dock area.
Upgrades Available:
- Reinforced edge side curtains.
- Gussets in the head curtain for added strength.
M665 Soft Sided Dock Shelter with Rain Guard:
Features & Benefits:
- Designed for openings up to 10’W x 10.5’H, this shelter accommodates standard trailers.
- Enhanced rain diverter minimizes water entry into the dock area.
- Replaceable side curtains and foam-filled draft pads ensure longevity.
- Provides 90% sealing efficiency, keeping conditioned air in and weather out.
Specifications:
- Flexible stays with reinforced caps for a consistent seal.
- Translucent polyethylene sheeting with UV inhibitors.
- Peaked header frame diverts water effectively.
Upgrades Available:
- Reinforced edge side curtains.
- Gussets in the head curtain for extended durability.
M675 Soft Sided Dock Shelter with Hooks and Rain Diverter:
Features & Benefits:
- Combines the “Hook” design with a rain diverter for enhanced sealing and weather protection.
- Maintains 95% sealing efficiency, eliminating air gaps and daylight entry.
- Provides unrestricted access to trailers while minimizing water and weather intrusion.
- Foam wiper blade creates a tight seal against the top of the trailer.
Specifications:
- Suitable for openings up to 10’W x 10.5’H.
- Replaceable/removable side curtains with hooks for flexibility.
- Peaked header frame ensures water drainage.
Upgrades Available:
- Reinforced edge side curtains.
- Gussets in the head curtain for added durability.
M450 Stationary Inflatable Truck Shelter:
Features & Benefits:
- Uniform air bag construction with an internal baffle system provides superior sealing efficiency.
- Retractable header and side air bags ensure long-term functionality.
- Airtight design minimizes water intrusion, keeping the dock area dry and safe.
- Achieves 95% sealing efficiency for superior energy savings.
Specifications:
- Covers openings up to 10’W x 10’H, accommodating trailers from 96″ to 102″ wide.
- 17oz “Rip Stop” air bag material.
- Inflates in under 60 seconds with a 115V 1/2 HP motor.
Upgrades Available:
- Reinforced edge side curtains.
- Gussets in the head curtain for added durability.
With a variety of dock shelters designed to meet diverse needs, our products ensure optimal energy efficiency, superior sealing, and long-lasting durability. From stationary to retractable designs, soft-sided to inflatable options, each model is crafted to protect your dock while enhancing operational efficiency. Whether you’re sealing air gaps, minimizing weather intrusion, or maximizing energy savings, we have the perfect solution for your facility.
Contact us today to find the dock shelter that fits your needs and explore customizable options to shield your investment!
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