Guidance on Dock shelters
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Guidance on Dock shelters (FEM - October 2024)
ID 23864 | 23.04.2025 / Attached
Intention of this Guideline
To provide users, architects, contractors and suppliers with an awareness of the benefits and specific characteristics of the different Dock shelter types used in the loading dock area.
A dock shelter is a device that is used in a loading dock area to seal the gap between the dock door opening and the truck during loading or unloading.
It is mounted on the outer perimeter of the dock door opening.
The dock door opening is only partly covered by the docked vehicle, leaving an unwanted gap. Sealing this gap may be done for the following reasons:
Ergonomics
- Reduction of temperature variations
- Reduction of wind, draughts, ingress of dust and airborne pollutants.
- Can help reducing outside noise getting in or vice versa.
Safety/Security
- Reduction of the ingress of water which can cause slippery wet floors
- Making unauthorised access through the loading area past a docked vehicle more difficult.
Hygiene
- Where handling food, helps keeping out dust, vermin and insects.
Saving energy
- Providing savings in energy, reducing whether heating or cooling costs.
- The climate change that we see occurring today and the resulting need to stop using fossil fuels and consume as little energy as possible, are a good reason to consider the use of dock shelters.
Cost Savings
- The ingress of the before mentioned matters can lead to damage of the goods that are transported, which may lead to high costs.
- Better ergonomics lead to higher efficiency and less sick-leave, both saving costs.
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Table of contents
Introduction
Intention of this Guideline
Nomenclature
What is a Dock Shelter
Why use a Dock Shelter
Dock Shelter Types
Type I Shelter - Compression Seal
Type II Shelter - Wipe Seal
Type III Shelter - Touch Seal
Type IV Shelter - Combined Seal Types
Additional Remarks
Water Ingress
Bottom Seals
Appendix
Shelter type Selection Flowchart
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Fonte: FEM
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