Overview
An open dock door with no trailer is a four-foot drop. A dock edge safety gate closes that opening with a barrier rated to stop a lift truck, and opens out of the way when a trailer docks. Manual and powered versions, sized to the door width, mounted inside the door.
Specifications
| Opening | Sized to the door width, typically 8' to 10' |
|---|---|
| Rating | Rated to stop a lift truck at low speed (verify per model) |
| Operation | Manual lift or powered |
| Mounting | Inside the door, bolted to the slab and jambs |
| Finish | Safety yellow powder coat |
Specifications are representative of the standard configuration and are confirmed on every quote. Items marked “verify” are confirmed with the manufacturer at quote time.
Options & accessories
- Powered operation
- Interlock to door or leveler
- Installation
More dock equipment
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Loading Dock Package: Leveler, Seal, Restraint, Bumpers
One quote per dock position: leveler sized to your door and fleet, seal or shelter, vehicle restraint, and bumpers.
- Leveler
- 6' or 7' wide by 6', 8', or 10' long; mechanical, hydraulic, or air-powered
- Capacity
- Sized to the heaviest forklift plus load, with safety factor
- Seal / shelter
- Compression seal or shelter sized to the door opening
Dock Equipment
Dock Door Protection: Goal Posts, Bumpers, Track Guards
Steel goal-post guards, door track protectors, and bumpers that keep forklifts from taking out the dock door.
- Goal post
- Steel post-and-crossbar guard sized to the door opening
- Track guards
- Bolt-down angle guards on the lower track
- Bumpers
- Laminated or molded, projection per traffic
Dock Equipment
HVLS Fan Package for Docks and Plant Floors
High-volume, low-speed ceiling fans that move air across a dock or a bay for heat plans and air mixing.
- Diameter
- 8' to 24' (verify by model)
- Mounting
- Beam or joist mount with drop tube; structural review included
- Control
- Wall controller or building integration