Loading Dock Equipment - Dock Seals & Dock Shelters

Dock Seals:

The basic dock seal is most effective when servicing uniform vehicles at a dock having common parameters. The vehicle positioned at the dock compresses the resilient form pads to create an airtight seal at the loading dock opening.

Fairborn dock seals are available in a variety of series to accommodate various applications. An extensive selection of options allows each series to be further tailor fit to effectively service numerous types and sizes of vehicles at a wide range of openings.

Energy Conservation, Security and Loading Dock Safety:
Fairborn dock seals and shelters save energy dollars while providing protection to the loading dock area during material handling operations. Every time a loading door is opened to gain access to a trailer, there is a transfer of inside and outside air that causes energy loss. An open, unsealed 8� x 8� loading door can cost more than $2,000 per year per door in heating losses and up to $1,600 per year per door in air conditioning losses.

When a vehicle is positioned at the dock, a well designed dock seal or shelter will eliminate the gap between the facility and the vehicle body. This separation of interior and exterior environments allows for a safe loading area while ensuring employee comfort and efficiency.

The barrier that Fairborn dock seals and shelters provide regulates the facility�s atmosphere to be free from air-borne contaminants, insects and foul weather; while enhancing building security.

Dock Shelters:

Dock shelters accommodate the widest range of truck and building variations while yielding unobstructed accessibility to the interior of the vehicle. The shelter uses flexible fabric curtains to �hug� the top and sides of the truck body upon entering, closing off any air gap between the vehicle and the building.

For a snug fit, Scotchply stays are encased into all faces of the cover fabric, while the edges of each curtain are fitted with a sewn-in, compressible neoprene cord to conform to the vehicle body irregularities.

Foam button pads prevent air infiltration at the lower corners and special wind straps keep the head curtain in place. We even use translucent fiberglass outer panels to permit natural light penetration to save on lighting bills.

Fairborn shelters include heavy duty steel channel guards to mount directly on the building to prevent damage from misaligned trucks. In addition, all shelters are fitted with polished aluminum trim and raked headers to assure adequate drainage while preventing water damage to the dock area.

Our seals and shelters also incorporate high visibility safety-yellow guide stripes to facilitate accurate truck positioning.

What differentiates Fairborn Dock Seals & Shelters from the competition?
The Dynalon Fabric material.  Learn more about it by clicking here.