Retractable Dock Shelter
Dock seals & shelters play a big role in maintaining saving energy as well as efficiency in warehouses. The unpredictability of the British weather means that every day, opening a door is a journey into the unknown. For a busy warehouse, the challenges of maintaining a given ambient temperature can be severe, with heat loss - or indeed heat penetration - an important issue. From the thermal efficiency point of view, each time the loading bay doors are opened, it is potentially costing you money in terms of heating or cooling the warehouse environment. Wind, rain and snow that intrude into the workplace can also compromise production, for that safety and hygiene is must. It is no surprise that dock shelters have become a popular choice as an interface between the warehouse and the lorry. Rugged and sturdy, they create an effective seal against the lorry during loading and unloading and reduce heat / cold losses from thermally regulated premises or vehicles. They also protect g