Loading Dock Seals provide protection for trailers backing into the building as well as sealing the dock/door openings from exterior environments. Therefore, knowing what types of trucks visit your facility will ensure you get the right seals to accommodate. All dock seals are designed to improve safety, reduce energy costs, protect any products, prevent any weather conditions that might impact the loading dock area. They are usually manufactured from heavy duty non-tear Vinyl that is easy to maintain and provide effective protection against the element.
Loading Dock Seals come in a complete range of styles like fixed head pad seals, fixed inflatable dock seals, adjustable head pad, head curtain, inflatable dock shelter, full-access head curtain. Multiple colours or additional wear flaps available; applied to head pad corners and full height of the side pad to absorb abrasion that occurs at high wear areas.
WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE ORDERING DOCK LEVELER SEALS OR DOCK SHELTERS
Not every opening might not be ideal for dock seals or shelter equipment. Contact one of our dock specialist to come in-person to take measurements, make recommendations and provide budget friendly options. When considering this equipment you want to take into consideration the following; Opening size of overhead door, opening sizes of truck/trailer rear doors, dock pumper projection and the mounting surface for the seals/shelter. Get more information on how our emergency repair service can get you back up and running fast.
DOCK SHELTERS
Loading Dock Shelters are great for providing a complete seal of your truck/trailer rear from the exterior environments for easy loading and unloading. Similar to loading dock seals, dock shelters reduce energy cost, protect merchandise, ensure safety around the loading area and improve working conditions. Because Loading dock shelters are constructed differently its important you hire an experienced team like Wilcox Door Service to ensure the equipment operates safely. Loading Dock Shelter options are as follows: Stationary Truck Shelter, inflatable dock shelter, Stationary Inflatable Truck Shelter, Retractable Shelter, Air Frame Inflatable Truck Shelter, Foam Frame Shelter. Dock shelters are generally suited for 10’w x 10’h openings but can be customized to suit any application with multiple colour options.
Wilcox Door Service installs and services hundreds of loading dock seals and shelters in the GTA, Hamilton and Golden Horseshoe Region. If you believe your energy costs can be reduced even further in your facility call us to discuss some green equipment options. Get more information
LOADING DOCK SEALS & DOCK SHELTER BENEFITS:
- Improve working conditions by keeping dust, dirt, debris and insects out.
- Protect product and personnel from harsh weather conditions.
- Merchandise Security – Unauthorized entry is denied into the loading/unloading protecting your merchandise
- Highly energy-efficient, keeps your energy cost for heating and cooling down by maintaining a constant interior temperature