Dock Seals & Shelters

Dock seals are designed to create a tight, secure seal between a building’s loading dock and the trailer of a delivery vehicle. Their primary purpose is to prevent the infiltration of outdoor elements such as rain, wind, dust, and pests into the facility during loading and unloading operations. By providing a weather-tight barrier, dock seals help maintain interior temperature control, improve energy efficiency, and protect goods from contamination or damage. Additionally, they enhance workplace safety by reducing slippery conditions caused by water or debris at the dock area. Overall, dock seals contribute to operational efficiency, product protection, and cost savings in loading dock environments.

Diagram of a dock seal with labeled parts including mounting bracket, side pad, base fabric, foam, wood frame, grommets, head pad, wear pleats, guide stripe, and thread.

A Dock Shelter is a protective structure installed at loading docks to create a tight seal between a building and a truck or trailer during loading and unloading operations. It typically consists of a frame covered with flexible, compressible fabric or foam panels that surround the top and sides of the truck as it backs into the dock, providing weather protection and reducing energy loss.

Four loading dock doors with black dock shelters in a warehouse exterior.