Successful Dock Seal & Dock Shelter Installation is Proper Selection
Dock Seal & Dock Shelter Selection Criteria
Dock Seal & Dock Shelter Selection Criteria
The first and most important aspect of successful dock seal and dock shelter installation is proper selection. Improper consideration of the selection criteria not only results in a poor installation, but can lead to damage and reduced efficiency.
The following selection criteria must be considered.
1. Configuration of trucks and trailers to be sealed.
2. Dock approach grade.
3. Size of the overhead door.
4. Dock bumper projection.
5. Dock height.
6. Dock enclosure mounting surface.
Configuration of trucks and trailers to be sealed, dimensions to be considered.
1. Normal width of trucks and trailers to be serviced.
2. Normal height of trucks and trailers to be serviced.
3. Truck and trailer obstructions, i.e. rear bumper projection, handles, gutter etc.
4. Normal truck and trailer bed heights.
Loading Dock Planning
- Loading Dock Design
- Loading Dock Safety
- Loading Dock Apron Space
- Loading Dock Truck Bays
- Loading Dock Types
- Loading Dock Approach
- Loading Dock Truck Types
- Loading Dock Height
- Loading Dock Door Sizes
- Dock Seal & Dock Shelter Selection Criteria
- Dock Seal & Shelter Selection Guide
- Selecting Dock Leveler Capacity
- Selecting Dock Leveler Size
- Selecting Loading Dock Bumpers
Dock Approach Grade
Is the dock approach grade level, declined, or incline? If required the dock enclosure can be tapered to ensure parallel compression along the entire face of the side pads, thereby creating an effective seal.
Size of Overhead Door
The size of the door opening determines the most suitable dock seal and dock shelter model to be provided.
Dock Height
The difference in the height of the dock, from finished grade to the top of the dock floor.
Total Dock Bumper Projection
The difference from the face of the building wall to the front face of the dock bumper, is the total dock bumper projection.
On decline/incline dock approach grades, remember the dock bumper must project sufficiently to prevent the potential for truck and trailer impact damage to the building wall and the dock foundation.
Dock Enclosure Mounting Surface
The strength and type of wall construction may determine the style of dock seal and/or dock shelter to be specified. Also, consideration of wall obstructions such as, outlets, drain pipes, light fixtures, overhead canopies, etc. is essential.
FIND THE RIGHT DOCK SEAL/SHELTER
At Chalfant finding the right dock enclosure for your application just got easier. Whether its a dock seal, hybrid dock seal, flexible dock shelter, rigid dock shelter or or rail shelter, we can help guide you in making the right selection for your application.
SELECT A TOUGH DOCK LEVELER
Chalfant dock levelers and edge-of-docks are made of tough diamond tread plate design that assures a non-slip surface for greater safety and stops that lock the board firmly in place, for easy loading. Find out which “tough dock leveler” is the right choice for your application.
CHOOSE THE BEST TRUCK RESTRAINT
At Chalfant finding the right dock enclosure for your application just got easier. Whether its a dock seal, hybrid dock seal, flexible dock shelter, rigid dock shelter or or rail shelter, we can help guide you in making the right selection for your application.
Proper Loading Dock Equipment Selection
Contact us today for help you with proper loading dock equipment selection for your loading dock equipment application. We can help you in properly select and specify dock seals, dock shelters, rail shelters, dock levelers; hydraulic dock levelers and mechanical dock levelers, truck restraints, and your loading dock equipment needs, to meet your unique needs.
