Dock shelters, in other words, they are also known as 'Isothermic Dock Shelters'.
They are systems that help to protect the loading and unloading areas from external weather conditions and prevent heat losses in places with heavy traffic and product transportation.
Dock shelters protect the loading/uloading areas by minimizing airflow between warehouse and truck. They are the best solution to prevent the air passage.
To use a dock shelter is more critical in sectors that can be affected by temperature differences, especially in food industry. It is very useful in protecting indoor environments where sensitivity of moisture is high.
PFI dock shelters are divided into three as standard dock shelters, inflatable dock shelters and dock shelters with cushions.
Standard dock shelters are the most common model of dock shelters. They are used where high thermal insulation is not required. It consists of an aluminum profile attached to the outer wall of the loading compartment, a PVC sheet surrounding the profile, and black PVC coated sheets at the front to stick to the truck.
Inflatable dock shelters are generally used in areas where thermal insulation is highly required. It is the one of the most critical part of cold chain logistic operations. Inflatable dock shelters inflates the top and side cushions, by a fan, until they stick to the walls of the vehicle. This system is definitely the most practical and convenient solution because it automatically adapts to any isothermal vehicles size.
Dock shelters with cushions are used to minimize air permeability when approaching the loading areas of small vehicles other than trucks. The dimensions of these dock shelters are determined according to the size of the sectional doors used in the loading area. The clear passage dimensions of the sectional doors and the interior dimensions of the dock shelters will be the same. Although the standard cushion widths are 300mm, pad widths can be increased upon request.
It is very important to choose the right dock shelter for your facility.
By choosing the right product, you will ensure that your logistics and loading operations are carried out more economical and reliable. You should choose the rigth dock shelter which will be in the appropriate dimensions for your project. To able to choose the correct dock shelter, it is always critical to know vehicle types used for loadin/unloading, product features and operation workflow.
You can contact with our experienced sales representatives for detailed information about PFI dock shelters and special pricing upon your projects.
