Rigid & Soft Sided Truck Shelters
CUSTOM BUILT DOCK SHELTERS
Rotary Products’ custom built dock shelters allow full access of docked trailers, unlike a compression seal which may take up some space on the sides due to the pads overlapping the truck opening. A truck shelter seals against the outside of a truck at the loading dock and a dock seal compresses against the back of a truck when loading and unloading freight. The decision to use a dock shelter vs. a dock seal could be critical in the loading and unloading of a trailer. Some merchandise absolutely needs full access to the truck to be handled with a forklift. A truck shelter might be the perfect solution! With a dock height of 4’, our traditional SH402 truck shelter will accommodate carriers 12’ to 13’6” high. The SH402 units are also designed to accommodate trailers 8’ wide as well as the newer 8’6” wide trailers. All units are equipped with full length, safety yellow guide stripes for proper alignment of the trailer.
We are proud to announce the introduction of
our NEW SH403 dock shelter.
This SH403 truck shelter is an innovation to our original SH402 truck shelter. It has the same outside dimensions as the SH402 but has a larger opening on the face of the shelter to accommodate trucks with larger openings. The original SH402 dock shelter is built to accommodate a wide variety of truck sizes but if, for example, a fleet of trucks is all 8'6" wide and 13'6" tall, the life of the shelters would be greatly extended by increasing the opening size of the face of the shelter. This would create a situation where the materials that seal against the outside and top of the truck could last longer because of less unnecessary wear and tear. Both the SH402 dock shelter and the SH403 dock shelter are available in our traditional rigid construction or our newer soft-sided style. If our new SH403 truck shelter sounds right for your loading dock, ask us about it today!
SH402 Dock Shelter Opening Size Drawing
NEW SH403 Dock Shelter Opening Size Drawing
Rotary Products’ custom built dock shelters allow full access of docked trailers, unlike a compression seal which may take up some space on the sides due to the pads overlapping the truck opening. A truck shelter seals against the outside of a truck at the loading dock and a dock seal compresses against the back of a truck when loading and unloading freight. The decision to use a dock shelter vs. a dock seal could be critical in the loading and unloading of a trailer. Some merchandise absolutely needs full access to the truck to be handled with a forklift. A truck shelter might be the perfect solution! With a dock height of 4’, our traditional SH402 truck shelter will accommodate carriers 12’ to 13’6” high. The SH402 units are also designed to accommodate trailers 8’ wide as well as the newer 8’6” wide trailers. All units are equipped with full length, safety yellow guide stripes for proper alignment of the trailer.
We are proud to announce the introduction of
our NEW SH403 dock shelter.
This SH403 truck shelter is an innovation to our original SH402 truck shelter. It has the same outside dimensions as the SH402 but has a larger opening on the face of the shelter to accommodate trucks with larger openings. The original SH402 dock shelter is built to accommodate a wide variety of truck sizes but if, for example, a fleet of trucks is all 8'6" wide and 13'6" tall, the life of the shelters would be greatly extended by increasing the opening size of the face of the shelter. This would create a situation where the materials that seal against the outside and top of the truck could last longer because of less unnecessary wear and tear. Both the SH402 dock shelter and the SH403 dock shelter are available in our traditional rigid construction or our newer soft-sided style. If our new SH403 truck shelter sounds right for your loading dock, ask us about it today!
SH402 Dock Shelter Opening Size Drawing
NEW SH403 Dock Shelter Opening Size Drawing
Rigid Truck Shelters
Rotary Products’ rigid dock shelters are the best in the industry. The lumber is treated for all weather conditions, and Rotary Products Inc. has gone the extra mile by using six support trusses on each side of the shelter in lieu of the standard industry specs of only four. We design our shelters for lasting strength and durability by adding steel angles in every corner of construction. These steel angle brackets and our high tear duroprene vinyl curtains make our product the best in the industry.
Rotary’s full access, rigid shelter, has light-transmitting panels on top and sides. With 2" x 4" and 2" x 6" treated wood construction. Bumpers of heavy steel protect the unit. The header and vertical curtains have blue tempered spring steel stays are made with heavy vinyl reinforced fabric. They have heavy fabric overlays on the high wear areas. The SH402 standard header curtain height is 3'; the front opening is 7'6" W x 8' H; and the overall size is 11'6" x 11' x a choice of 18", 24", 30", 36”, or 42” projection. A minimum projection of 14” beyond the bumpers is recommended.
Rotary’s full access, rigid shelter, has light-transmitting panels on top and sides. With 2" x 4" and 2" x 6" treated wood construction. Bumpers of heavy steel protect the unit. The header and vertical curtains have blue tempered spring steel stays are made with heavy vinyl reinforced fabric. They have heavy fabric overlays on the high wear areas. The SH402 standard header curtain height is 3'; the front opening is 7'6" W x 8' H; and the overall size is 11'6" x 11' x a choice of 18", 24", 30", 36”, or 42” projection. A minimum projection of 14” beyond the bumpers is recommended.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SH402 RIGID LOADING DOCK SHELTER
STANDARD PROJECTIONS
SH402-18 18" PROJECTION
SH402-24 24" PROJECTION
SH402-30 30" PROJECTION
SH402-36 36" PROJECTION
SH402-42 42" PROJECTION
STANDARD DIMENSION: 11'6" WIDE X 11'0" HIGH OUTSIDE TO OUTSIDE.
FRAME:
Vertical frame members shall be constructed of 2" x 4" preservative treated lumber. Complete with six 2" x 4" wood braces in each vertical member. Vertical members are to have four 1/8" x 1" x 3" zinc plated flat brackets and four 1 1/2 " x 1 1/2" x 3" zinc plated angle brackets for support. Standard vertical frame is 10'6" long or equal to door height on doors higher than 10'6". Translucent light panels shall cover the outside of the frame completely. Header frame shall be constructed of 2" x 4" and 2" x 6" preservative treated lumber. Header frame is sloped 2" for water to run off. Unit complete with six 2" x 4" and one 2" x 6" wood braces. Header frame to have one 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 3" zinc plated angle at each corner for reinforcement. Standard header frame is 11'6" long or equal to door width wider than 11'6". Translucent light panel shall cover the top of the header frame completely.
COVER:
Vertical covers shall be constructed primarily of 40 oz. per square yard vinyl coated polyester with high tear duroprene vinyl coated polyester at the high wear areas. Included in high wear areas are 22" x 20" reinforced flaps at the bottom vertical covers. A 4" strip down the inside edge of each vertical and 3" strips covering the spring steel stays. Each vertical cover to have seven spring steel stays (.042 x 2" x 24"). Vertical covers to have 3" yellow guide stripe to run the entire length.
Header Cover shall be constructed primarily of 40 oz. per square yard vinyl coated nylon. Reinforced with high tear duroprene at high wear areas. Included in high wear areas are four 11" x 28" high tear duroprene wear shields on each side. Wear shields have extra wide design to accommodate trucks from 7' to 8'6" wide. The high tear duroprene is also used to cover the spring stays. Header cover to include four spring stays (.042 x 2" x 30").
BOTTOM CORNER PILLOWS:
There shall be two bottom corner pillows per unit. Bottom cover pillows shall be constructed of polyurethane foam core, covered by 22 oz. vinyl coated nylon with a preservative treated lumber back. Each bottom corner pillow is complete with two galvanized brackets and is designed for easy replacement requiring no tools.
STEEL BUMPERS:
Steel bumpers are constructed of 4" square tubes x 11" gauge. Bumpers shall have a 2/16" x 6" x 24" backer plate with four 17/32" holes for mounting. Bumpers shall have a knee brace of 3/8" x 1 1/4" x 24" flat steel and a "C" channel face plate 6" x 12" weighing 8.2 lbs per foot.
SH402 Rigid Dock Shelter Submittal Drawing
SH402 RIGID LOADING DOCK SHELTER
STANDARD PROJECTIONS
SH402-18 18" PROJECTION
SH402-24 24" PROJECTION
SH402-30 30" PROJECTION
SH402-36 36" PROJECTION
SH402-42 42" PROJECTION
STANDARD DIMENSION: 11'6" WIDE X 11'0" HIGH OUTSIDE TO OUTSIDE.
FRAME:
Vertical frame members shall be constructed of 2" x 4" preservative treated lumber. Complete with six 2" x 4" wood braces in each vertical member. Vertical members are to have four 1/8" x 1" x 3" zinc plated flat brackets and four 1 1/2 " x 1 1/2" x 3" zinc plated angle brackets for support. Standard vertical frame is 10'6" long or equal to door height on doors higher than 10'6". Translucent light panels shall cover the outside of the frame completely. Header frame shall be constructed of 2" x 4" and 2" x 6" preservative treated lumber. Header frame is sloped 2" for water to run off. Unit complete with six 2" x 4" and one 2" x 6" wood braces. Header frame to have one 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 3" zinc plated angle at each corner for reinforcement. Standard header frame is 11'6" long or equal to door width wider than 11'6". Translucent light panel shall cover the top of the header frame completely.
COVER:
Vertical covers shall be constructed primarily of 40 oz. per square yard vinyl coated polyester with high tear duroprene vinyl coated polyester at the high wear areas. Included in high wear areas are 22" x 20" reinforced flaps at the bottom vertical covers. A 4" strip down the inside edge of each vertical and 3" strips covering the spring steel stays. Each vertical cover to have seven spring steel stays (.042 x 2" x 24"). Vertical covers to have 3" yellow guide stripe to run the entire length.
Header Cover shall be constructed primarily of 40 oz. per square yard vinyl coated nylon. Reinforced with high tear duroprene at high wear areas. Included in high wear areas are four 11" x 28" high tear duroprene wear shields on each side. Wear shields have extra wide design to accommodate trucks from 7' to 8'6" wide. The high tear duroprene is also used to cover the spring stays. Header cover to include four spring stays (.042 x 2" x 30").
BOTTOM CORNER PILLOWS:
There shall be two bottom corner pillows per unit. Bottom cover pillows shall be constructed of polyurethane foam core, covered by 22 oz. vinyl coated nylon with a preservative treated lumber back. Each bottom corner pillow is complete with two galvanized brackets and is designed for easy replacement requiring no tools.
STEEL BUMPERS:
Steel bumpers are constructed of 4" square tubes x 11" gauge. Bumpers shall have a 2/16" x 6" x 24" backer plate with four 17/32" holes for mounting. Bumpers shall have a knee brace of 3/8" x 1 1/4" x 24" flat steel and a "C" channel face plate 6" x 12" weighing 8.2 lbs per foot.
SH402 Rigid Dock Shelter Submittal Drawing
Soft-Sided Truck Shelters
Rotary Products’ soft sided dock shelter uses high density foam covered with vinyl in place of rigid wood side frames. This eliminates the need for the steel protective bumpers. In the event of a trailer mis-spot, the flexible sides will return with no damage. The side curtains are attached with a touch and hold system that allows removal and replacement without tools. These units are the best in the industry because we employ the same high quality materials and workmanship utilized on our original rigid shelter.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SH402SS - SOFT SIDED LOADING DOCK SHELTER
STANDARD DIMENSION 11’6” WIDE X 11’ HIGH OUTSIDE TO OUTSIDE
STANDARD PROJECTIONS
SH402-18-SS 18” PROJECTION
SH402-24-SS 24” PROJECTION
SH402-30-SS 30” PROJECTION
SH402-36-SS 36” PROJECTION
SH402-42-SS 42” PROJECTION
VERTICAL SIDES:
VERTICAL SIDES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A DENSE POLYURETHANE FOAM RUBBER MINIMUM 1.5 LBS DENSITY AND 45
LBS COMPRESSION. SIDES WILL HAVE 6” FACE AND 2 X 8 BACKER BOARD. THEY WILL BE 10’6” HIGH. COVER WILL BE 22 OZ
PER SQUARE YARD VINYL COATED NYLON. VERTICAL SIDES SHALL HAVE 4” WIDE TOUCH AND HOLD VELCRO RUNNING THE LENGTH OF EACH SIDE FOR COVER ATTACHMENT.
HEAD FRAME:
HEAD FRAME SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF 2 X 4 AND 2 X 6 PRESERVATIVE TREATED LUMBER. HEADER FRAME IS SLOPED 2” FOR WATER RUN OFF. HEAD FRAME TO HAVE ONE 1 ½” X 1 ½” X 3” ZINC PLATED ANGLE AT EACH CORNER. TRANSLUCENT LIGHT PANEL TO COVER ENTIRE HEAD FRAME PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 1 ½” ON EACH SIDE. HEAD FRAME IS SUPPORTED ON EACH SIDE WITH HEAVY DUTY STEEL BRACES THAT ANGLE BACK TO BUILDING.
VERTICAL COVERS:
VERTICAL COVERS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED PRIMARILY OF 40 OZ PER SQUARE YARD VINYL COATED NYLON WITH HIGH TEAR DUROPRENE VINYL AT THE HIGH WEAR ARIAS. INCLUDED IN HIGH WEAR AREAS ARE 22” X 20” REINFORCING FLAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH VERTICAL COVER, A 6” STRIP DOWN THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF EACH VERTICAL AND 3” STRIPS COVERING SPRING STEEL STAYS.
EACH VERTICAL COVER WILL HAVE SEVEN BLUE TEMPERED SPRING STEEL STAYS, .042” X 2” X 24” VERTICAL COVER WILL HAVE TWO 4” WIDE VELCRO STRIPS RUNNING THE LENGTH THAT ATTACH TO EACH SIDE OF THE VERTICAL PAD. EACH VERTICAL COVER WILL ALSO HAVE A FULL LENGTH YELLOW GUIDE STRIPE.
HEADER COVER:
HEADER COVERS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED PRIMARILY OF 40 OZ PER SQUARE YARD VINYL COATED NYLON WITH HIGH TEAR DUROPRENE VINYL AT THE HIGH WEAR AREAS. INCLUDED IN HIGH WEAR AREAS ARE FOUR - 12” X 28” HIGH TEAR DUROPRENE VINYL WEAR SHIELDS ON EACH SIDE. THE HIGH TEAR DUROPRENE IS ALSO USED TO COVER THE SPRING STEEL STAYS. HEADER COVER HAS FOUR BLUE TEMPERED SPRING STEEL STAYS .042” X 2” X 30”.
BOTTOM CORNER PILLOWS:
THERE SHALL BE TWO BOTTOM CORNER PILLOWS PER UNIT. BOTTOM CORNER PILLOWS WILL BE CONSTRUCTED OF POLYURETHANE FOAM COVERED IN 22 OZ PER YARD VINYL COATED NYLON. PILLOWS ARE ATTACHED TO SIDE PADS VIA A 3” WIDE TOUCH AND HOLD FASTENING SYSTEM.
Also check out our line of Inflatable Seals which can be designed to seal against the back of a trailer at the loading dock (like a compression dock seal) or against the outside of a truck (like a dock shelter) when you need full access to the trailer during loading and unloading at your dock!