Seals and shelters are mounted around the loading dock door to help maintain the temperature inside the building and save energy. They also provide safety and security functions.

Dock seals are critically important to containing cold air in the dock areas. As with damaged dock doors, a poorly specified seal or shelter also allows air and infiltration.

Every doorway along the dock wall is an opportunity for energy to escape for two reasons. Measuring 8 feet x 10 feet, these massive holes in the wall can be difficult to completely seal even when the ...

Inflatable dock seals and dock shelters offer cost savings by improving energy conservation (air loss) and reducing repair and replacement costs, thereby providing rapid return on investment.

Discover how Rite-Hite’s new Performer Dock Seal uses advanced, durable materials to effectively seal gaps at loading dock doors.

Here are some tips for achieving a complete seal: Learn about forklift safety. 1) Look for Light The first step in getting a complete seal at the loading dock is to look for daylight. When a trailer ...

Industry veterans frustrated by long lead times in the loading dock solutions sector founded Ideal Seal in 2022. It prioritizes faster turnaround for high-quality dock seals and dock shelters.

Even when trailers are at the loading dock, gaps often exist between the trailer and the edges of the dock opening. Swing-open trailer doors usually lead to 1- to 2-inch gaps.

For example, vertical dock levelers with overhead loading dock door seals are far more efficient than mechanical dock levelers.

An inmate escaped from the Hamilton County Justice Center Thursday morning by leaving through an open delivery door, the sheriff's office said.