Dock Seals vs Dock Shelters

Dock Shelters

1. Pressure treated lumber frame covered with translucent fiberglass (top and side frames) to allow natural light into the dock area.
2. Total of (18) 90° angle brackets to secure frame to wall.
3. 24” overall projection is standard for 4 ½” bumper projection. (Frame will always extend 18" past dock bumper face).
4. High tear vinyl pocket on inside edge of each vertical curtain contains pipe foam, which conforms to trailer for better seal.
5. Sloped header prevents water collection on top.
6. Over size wear pleats on bottom corners of vertical curtain face absorbs impact of lower trailer corners.
7. High stength bungee straps prevent head curtain from blowing out of position.
8. 6 overlapping high tear wear pleats in corners of header absorb impact of sharp trailer edges.
9. Foam-filled draft pads inside lower corners prevent air from entering; “NO STEP” safety logo permanently affixed.
10. Lag bolts set through copper grommets secures face and header curtains to shelter frame.
11. Heavy-duty steel bumper guards support frame and provide protection from incoming vehicles.
12. Spring steel stays inside of head curtain and side curtains ensure the curtains remain tight against sides of trailer.
13. Alternate colors available. 

Dock Seals

1. Pressure treated wood backer board.  Optional steel channel backer available upon request.
2. Total of (9) 90° angle brackets for outside edges of seals.
3. Resilient industrial adhesive chemically bonds high density foam to wood backer; ensuring optimal performance and appearance.
4. High Density foam  for a longer life and superior compression.
5. Two vent pockets on the outside of each seal vertical and on the underside of the header pad ensure compression for optimal release of air during compression.
6. 3" Tapered bottom edge ensures the seal is not prematurely damaged by pinching between docked trucks and bumpers; Drainage holes punched in bottom to ensure release of moisture accumulation.
7. Standard seals are wedged to close openings down to an ideal 7'6" for use with standard 8' and 8'6" wide trailers, custom seals dimensions are available upon request.
8. Several header heights and types are available to accomodate varying door heights and truck ranges.
9. total of (9) Flat brackets for inside when mounted to edge of door; offset seals will use 90° angles for any offset edge great enough to accomodate angle.
10. Yellow guide striped offset three inches from inside edges, ensuring trucks will accurately dock.
11. Dock seal projection is based on the approach slope and projection of your dock bumpers.

Dock Shelters
Dock shelters unlike foam pad dock seals are designed to slide along the sides of the trailer as it penetrates the shelter a minimum of 18". Slipping along the sides of the trailer or truck makes Dock Shelters capable of handling a wide range of freight widths and heights without limiting access to the door or trailer opening.

Dock Seals
To acheive a complete seal around the sides of trailers foam filled dock seals are designed to close the door opening width down to 7'6" and the height down to at least 12'6" (Ground to bottom of seal). This is important as the typical width of dry van trailers and containers ranges from 8' to 8'6" wide and 12'6" - 13'6" high.