Docks elements

THE DOCK HOUSES

The dock house is a loading terminal structure designed to ensure a safe and efficient connection between the building and the loading area. It is attached to the building wall on one side and integrated with a loading bay shelter on the other, providing protection during loading and unloading operations.

The structure is installed on a ramp platform and securely fixed to the building, ensuring stability and durability. The dock house features a robust roof construction with an integrated rainwater drainage system, preventing water accumulation and ensuring reliable operation in various weather conditions.

Additionally, the dock house is thermally insulated from the loading area, helping to maintain internal building conditions and improve energy efficiency.

METRICAL SCHEME

Typical dock shelter

TYPICAL DOCK SHELTERS

Typical dock shelters are designed to provide effective sealing of the loading area when a trailer is positioned at the dock. They create a protective barrier between the building and the vehicle, reducing the impact of external conditions during loading and unloading operations.

Standard (folding) shelters offer partial protection against environmental factors such as rain, snow, and wind. For higher performance requirements, inflatable dock shelters ensure a tighter seal, significantly improving thermal insulation, weather protection, and sound reduction.

Dimensions

Inflatable dock shelters are advanced sealing systems designed to provide maximum protection of the loading area when a trailer is positioned at the dock. Once the vehicle is in place, the inflatable cushions expand to create a tight, secure seal around the trailer, eliminating gaps.

These shelters offer full protection against external conditions such as rain, snow, and wind, while also ensuring excellent thermal insulation. They help maintain a stable internal temperature, both in heated and refrigerated environments, making them ideal for temperature-sensitive operations.

Additionally, inflatable dock shelters contribute to noise reduction, minimizing sound transmission between the loading zone and the external environment.

INFLATABLE SHELTERS

METRICAL SCHEME

MINI DOCK FOR MINIBUS

Mini dock systems for minibuses are specifically designed for efficient loading and unloading of smaller transport vehicles, such as shuttle-type vans (e.g., Transporter 6.1).

The system consists of a narrowed hydraulic dock leveller (typically 1.35 m in width), a ground-mounted standard dock shelter, and a sectional door equipped with rubber buffers. These components work together to ensure precise vehicle positioning, safe operation, and effective sealing of the loading area.

This solution is ideal for logistics operations involving smaller vehicles, where standard dock systems are not suitable due to size constraints.

PVC CURTAINS

When trailers of varying heights are serviced at the same loading dock, standard dock shelters may not fully seal the upper gap between the shelter and the vehicle. This can reduce protection against external conditions.

To address this issue, additional PVC curtains are installed behind the upper section of the main shelter. These flexible extensions adapt to different trailer heights, improving sealing performance and ensuring better protection against weather conditions, dust, and air exchange.

LOADING RAMP TABLES

Loading ramp tables are structural steel platforms that form the base of the loading terminal and support the installation of hydraulic dock levellers. They ensure a stable and durable foundation for efficient loading operations.

The ramp table is precisely designed with dedicated openings for the dock leveller and additional space for accommodating a trailer tail lift when required. This allows seamless integration between the loading dock and various types of transport vehicles.

The robust steel construction ensures long-term reliability, even under intensive industrial use.

HYDRAULIC LOADING RAMPS

Hydraulic loading ramps (dock levellers) are the most widely used solution for efficient loading and unloading operations at logistics and industrial facilities. They are designed to bridge the height difference between the loading dock and standard trailers with a typical floor height of approximately 1200 mm.

These ramps are installed in a specially prepared dock pit or mounted onto a ramp table aligned with the loading area. They ensure smooth and safe material handling between the warehouse and the vehicle.

Two main types of hydraulic ramps are available: models with a hinged (folding) lip and models with a telescopic (sliding) lip. The standard height adjustment range is from +220 mm to -280 mm, making them suitable for standard trailers and marine containers.

HYDRAULIC TRUCK WHEELS BLOCKERS

Hydraulic truck wheel blockers are safety systems designed to prevent unintended or unauthorized movement of vehicles during loading and unloading operations.

When a truck is positioned at the loading dock, the hydraulic mechanism activates and creates a physical barrier behind the rear wheels. This ensures the vehicle remains securely in place throughout the loading process, reducing the risk of accidents and improving overall operational safety.

These systems are essential in modern logistics environments, where strict safety standards and controlled vehicle positioning are required.

TRAILER GUIDES

Trailer guides (wheel guides) are designed to ensure precise and consistent positioning of the trailer at the loading dock. They help the driver align the vehicle correctly with the terminal, minimizing the risk of misalignment.

Accurate trailer positioning is essential for optimal dock shelter sealing, improved safety, and efficient loading operations. By guiding the vehicle into the correct position, wheel guides contribute to better protection against external conditions and reduce the likelihood of damage to equipment or vehicles.

Installation diagram

BUFFER SYSTEM MOVEABLE

Normally, buffers are bolted to the face of the loading dock and to either side of the leveller, allowing vehicles to make contact with them when parking on the dock.

As the vehicle is either loaded or unloaded the rear of the vehicle constantly moves up and downwards causing chafing to the face of rubber buffers. This action causes heavy wear and tear on the rubber buffer and fixing bolts.

With this new Hidrotiltai system, most of the chafing is cancelled out as the buffer itself moves up and down with the vehicle.

The Hidrotiltai buffer system has 160 mm of movement vertically built into the slide and spring system, reducing the wear on the buffer and consequently reducing damage to the concrete dock edge.