0501 RETRACTABLE DOCK SHELTER

Designed for door openings up to 10’W x 10’H, the Series 0501 is designed to retract upon impact. The 0501’s collapsible scissor arms are spring loaded, keeping the shelter in a projected position. When compressed by an incoming trailer the panels create an air tight seal. The series 0501 is very effective where the driveway approach is difficult. The series 0501creates a tight seal that blocks out foul weather, insects, dust and dirt, while saving money on energy costs. A large selection of tough abrasion resistant fabrics makes this unit an excellent long lasting investment. Truck shelters help productivity by increasing safety, protecting personnel, products and equipment. Seals trailers from 11’6” to 13’6” high from grade with a dock height of 48”. Also seals trailers with widths from 7’6”W. The 0501 can be designed to suit a large variety of oversized door openings, heights, widths and/or dock projections.

The mounting backboard frame is constructed of top grade cedar wood. The front cedar frame is to be housed in a formed steel “U” channel for strength and rigidity. All steel components to be galvanized to resist corrosion. Scissor arms made from galvanized steel tubing are spring loaded to yield under misdirected or abnormal pressure. The vertical panels contain fiberglass stays, the top three (3) being in a “Z” pattern to keep the curtain straight at all times. Vertical panels have a double layer of fabric at the leading edge impact area and a 4′ wide x 14′ high yellow guide stripe to aide in spotting trailers. The header panel to have full height fiberglass stays and overlapping protective flaps at trailer impact areas. The header panel has elastic wind straps to keep the panel in position. All stay to be enclosed in multi-layer reinforcement pockets. Leading edges of vertical and header panels to have a sewn in foam bead for a tight seal. Double stitched , high strength twisted 4 ply 100% polyester bonded thread U.V. treated used for sewing throughout. All exterior front frame corners shall be trimmed with aluminum angle to provide a neat, clean finish. Unit shall be furnished with all necessary mounting hardware, galvanized to resist corrosion.