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Dock Shelters

RT, FT, RL Series

Dock Shelters

Description

'RT', 'FT' and 'RL' dock shelters and rail shelters cover the gap between the dock wall and the delivery truck / trailer or at the rail dock. Available in rigid and flexible/collapsible frames, the shelters typically allow full width access to the vehicle/train car for unrestricted entry and exit. Protecting freight from the elements of weather is a primary function.

Details

  • Designed and fabricated to meet your exact needs
  • Fabrics include: Vinyl, Hypalon, and Super Tear Resistant 'AB500' High-tear
  • Pressure Treated Wood and Galvanized Metal Framing
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Tapered Units:
For inclined or declined truck approaches.

Common Member Units:
Seals or Rigid Shelters. For dock doors that are closer than standard.

Galvanized Metal Hoods:
For overhead protection of seals & flexible shelters.

RT Rigid Series FT Flexible Series RL Rail Series
  • Side and top curtain wiper action allows full access to rear of truck
  • Raked cut header on all rigid wood frame models allows for water runoff.
  • Heavy duty structural channel bumpers for protection and support.
  • Automatic truck height coverage from 11' to 13' 6".
  • Three flexible models to choose from.
  • Corrosion resistant steel framing.
  • All spring loaded for snug fit to trailer.
  • Reinforced wear areas protect unit from abrasive wear.
  • Easy actuation from outward biased spring operation.
  • Rope pull release from inside dock.
  • Corrosion resistant steel framing.
  • Available in 3-sided and 4-sided models.
Architectural Specifications & Submittal - Specific Models
RT Rigid Series FT Flexible Series RL Rail Series

Rigid frame truck shelters shall be Model RT _____. To fit door opening ____(w) x _____(h). Frame to be pressure treated lumber, 2"x4" verticals and 2'x6" raked cut horizontal members. Frame cover to be: (top) 6 oz. translucent white fiberglass; (sides) [__] translucent white flexible vinyl, or [__] 6 oz. translucent white fiberglass. Face curtain (sides and head) to be [__] Hypalon, [__] AB500 or [__] Vinyl, with a weight of ____ oz./sq. yd. Face curtains to include metal stays, overlapping wear pleats in upper corners. Unit to include tapered foam, bottom pads and (2 ea.) heavy duty structural 6" channel support bumpers with 8" face plate. Color to be ________.

Spring loaded truck shelter shall be Model FT_____. To fit door size _____(w) x ______(h). Wood framing to be pressure treated lumber. All metal framing to be galvanized steel tubing. Upper and lower spring loaded tension arms are biased outward. Shelter cover to be [__] Hypalon or [__] Vinyl, with a weight of ____ oz./sq. yd. Upper corners of header curtain to have [__] 4 ea. or [__] 3 ea. overlapping wear pleats. Color to be _______.
 

Model specifics as follows:
[__] (FTH40) shall allow full access to rear of vehicle. Collapsible type frame to be self-protective scissor type design. Face curtain (side & head) to include scotch ply® fiberglass stays (6 ea. top, 5 ea. sides, min.) and bottom draft curtains.
[__] Optional limit bumpers for unit.

[__] (FTH16C) shall be limited access compressible type framing with two large wedge shaped lower draft cushions and manually adjustable 15" curtain flap with Velcro tabs.

[__] (FTH16L) shall be limited access compressible type framing with two small lower draft cushions and rope pull adjustable 12" flap. Upper corners of header to have 4 ea. wear plates. Non-adjustable head curtain for light duty use. Upper corners of header to have 3 ea. wear plates. Color to be ______.

 

Collapsible, spring loaded rail shelter shall be Model RL_____, to fit door opening ______(w) x ______(h). Wood framing to be pressure treated lumber. Shelter cover fabric to be [__] Hypalon, [__] or Vinyl, with a fabric weight of ______ oz./sq. yd. Shelter frame to be [__] four sided, [__] three sided. Fabric color to be: ________.

No accessories exist for this product.