Loading Dock Door Shelters
Rigid Loading Dock Shelter
Other Shelter Options
When the truck enters the dock shelter the stays in the head curtain apply pressure to seal to the top of the vehicle body while allowing unobstructed access to the full height of the vehicle.
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When the truck is positioned at the dock opening, the side curtains create a “snug fit” to each side of the vehicle body providing “full width” access to the rear interior of the vehicle.
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Loading Bay Dock Shelters
We have a complete line of dock shelters to fit any application. Our loading dock consultant, Gary Buechel, has over 35 years of experience in the door industry helping customers get the job done right the first time.
Dock Shelter 101- The Dock Shelter Basics- Here is what you need to know about the building:
In addition to the above dock survey, it is important to take into account what kinds of trucks will be in use at the dock. Things like
At this point, we will know if you need a loading dock shelter or a loading dock seal. Assuming that a shelter is the answer, there are many design considerations and options like:
Dock Shelter Projection- dock shelters can be custom sizes, but standard projections are 18", 24", 30", 36
Straight or Tapered Shelters may be needed when the trucks are backing down hill or up hill. A typical example is a 4% sloped approach requiring a 9" bumper projection to keep the top of the truck at least 4" off the wall paired with a dock shelter that is 24" deep at the bottom to18" at the top.
- Door Opening Width and Height
- Dock Height
- Bumper Projection- (total projection from wall to bumper)
- Flat or Sloped Approach
- Check Side Room and Head Room
In addition to the above dock survey, it is important to take into account what kinds of trucks will be in use at the dock. Things like
- Trucks all same or variety of traffic
- Range of truck widths
- Range of truck heights
- Any lift-gates or step type trucks or are all trucks mostly flush in back- having both step and non-step trucks greatly increases the likelihood that you will need a shelter and not a seal
- Whether full access to truck opening height and/or width is required. Seals go against the back of the truck and shelters go against the outsides and top of the truck, so when full access is needed the shelter is the way to go.
At this point, we will know if you need a loading dock shelter or a loading dock seal. Assuming that a shelter is the answer, there are many design considerations and options like:
Dock Shelter Projection- dock shelters can be custom sizes, but standard projections are 18", 24", 30", 36
Straight or Tapered Shelters may be needed when the trucks are backing down hill or up hill. A typical example is a 4% sloped approach requiring a 9" bumper projection to keep the top of the truck at least 4" off the wall paired with a dock shelter that is 24" deep at the bottom to18" at the top.