LOADING DOCK SHELTERS & SEALS

Dock seals and shelters are installed to conserve energy and to protect against dirt, debris, fumes, pests and harsh elements. They also help decrease the possibility of slips, falls and lift truck skids.
Seals and shelters should be sized to fit all trailers serviced at a particular dock. An improper seal against just one or two trucks per day can make the dock unsafe and less efficient.

S-420
Rigid Dock Shelter

Double-ply wear area on bottom of vertical panels
Fiberglass panels on rigid side frames and header frame
Pressure treated kiln dried Grade #1 framework
Foam bead edge on inside edge of vertical panels
24" wide pleats on head curtain & critical wear areas

Dock shelters accommodate the widest range of truck and building variations while providing full access to the back of the trailer. The shelter uses flexible stays inside the curtains to keep panels snug against trailer.



Serco Ultra Dock Shelter with TKO Repairable Sectional Door Hydraulic Dock Leveller and Truck Safety Restraint

The ULTRA Dock Shelter Model
S-2200 combines the flexibility of a seal and the full trailer access of a shelter. The ULTRA Dock Shelter Model S-2200 creates a tight seal between the building wall and the back of the truck. It effectively keeps the outside elements, such as the cold, rain, sleet and snow, out of the warehouse providing energy savings and added comfort for your employees. The ULTRA Dock Shelter's unique steel frame design and construction is covered by a Serco 5-year warranty against rotting, cracking or warping.

Seals and Shelter Selection

Fixed Head Seals
Ideal in situations where a tight-fitting seal is required and a relatively standard height of truck is being serviced at the dock.

Curtain Head Seals
These seals have a curtain at the head and are used when dealing with varying height trailers.

Adjustable Head Seals
Seals of either the counterweighted type with steel backed head pad or counterbalanced type that utilize a pull-down head pad with follower curtain are another approach to sealing a variety of truck heights.

Shel-Seal™
This L-shaped seal can be used to accommodate both 96” and 102” wide trailers and allows full access to loads.


BOTTOM PAD BUMPERS

For full perimeter seal at dock door.
NOTE: Bumpers are essential with a seal installation to prevent over-compression.


BEVELED HEAD/SIDE PADS

Beveled head/side pads may be installed in order to provide effective sealing where doorways are wider/higher than normal truck door openings.

TAPERED SEAL SIDE PADS

Seal pads tapering from top or bottom may be fitted to fill the angle between doors and trucks caused by an incline or decline of the dock approach.

DURAPLEAT®
Extend the life of your loading door seals by using replaceable Durapleat Protectors. Durapleat consists of various length layers of 40 oz. vinyl, 45 oz. Neoprene or 40 oz. TT-099 secured in a layered pattern to a base fabric over the underlying seal pad assembly. An investment in Durapleat Seal Protectors will insure your seals against costly damage and greatly extend their life.


Standard Vinyl Colour Options for Dock Seals and Dock Pads

Many additional options are available. Please call for specific details on options to suit your particular application.

Preventative Maintenance Program

Please contact us for technical information, specifications and architectural details.
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