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Dock Doors

When it comes to loading dock doors or the typical warehouse dock doors there are three types, sectional dock doors, commercial roll up doors and swinging dock doors. Each one has its own pros and cons, but what is right for your business?

Before looking at types of overhead doors it’s important to know what you’re trying to accomplish. A large growing warehouse may need different warehouse door options than a smaller facility like a hospital or restaurant. The frequency of opening doors and closing doors will play a major roll, perhaps you need a high speed door. You will also want to consider which dock door is safest for your employees and customers. Everyone works in different ways, you will need to make a choice based on your specific needs of your business.

Sectional Dock Doors

Sectional Dock Doors Commercial sectional dock doors are pieced together with series of panels and hinges. When opened, the door slides back to up the wall on an overhead track. The operation of these overhead doors is done either manually by a chain or automatically through a motorized door opener. Each section of the door is relatively thick and contains insulation. The insulation provides efficiency in terms of heating and cooling as well as cost savings for warehouses that are trying to maintain a level of climate controlled air within their building. Since the sections of the loading dock doors are lifted using a tensioned spring, you will want to contact an experience technician at Industrial Door Company to ensure the spring is properly offset and balanced.

Commercial Roll Up Doors

Rolling Door Commercial roll up doors are found within companies that handle large deliveries loading and unloading throughout the day. Roll up doors are going to be thinner to allow the door slats to roll up into the barrel These rolling dock doors provide a solution to those who are constrained on space. Again, these commercial roll up doors have springs as well. Just like the sectional doors it should only be maintained by a qualified overhead door technician.

Swinging Dock Door

Typically you will find swinging dock doors at restaurants, retail, and other small businesses. The doors operate by two large panels that are hinged on the sides. These doors "swing" open in both directions to allow traffic from either direction.

High Speed Doors

High Speed Doors High speed doors are one of the workhorses of enterprising dockyards. The benefit of these commercial high speed doors is the speed in which they can be opened and closed. These commercial doors can be made of steel, aluminum, rubber or fabric. Fabric doors are going to be around the fastest option. When considering installing one of these doors, you'll want to the proper maintenance done to maintain its speed. Consider Industrial Door Company of Chicago to handle that maintenance. Having been in business for decades, we have extensive knowledge of these types of doors. If you're a business in Chicago or the surrounding Chicagoland area looking for help with your next commercial roll up door, sectional dock door, swinging dock door or high speed doors please contact Industrial Door Company at (847) 258-5620

Dock Levelers

Forklift driving over a dock leveler Dock levelers ensure a smooth transition of goods from loading dock to truck, and are a necessity in applications where a forklift or other heavy load is being driven or wheel from a dock into a trailer. The dock leveler provides a platform and have shock-absorbing components to stabilize the load transfer into the trailer or box truck. A dock leveler must be maintained by a skilled professional regularly, and needs to be able to handle the loads that the facility is moving. Automated levelers include advanced safety features such as vehicle restraint interlock which prevents the leveler functioning or detaching from an unsecured trailer. When it comes to choosing the right type of dock leveler, there are five main options. The choices are a mechanical dock leveler, hydraulic dock leveler, air cushion dock leveler, edge of dock leveler and the vertical storing leveler. For questions about installing a dock leveler in your facility, please please contact Industrial Door Company at (847) 258-5620

Dock Seals

Loading dock doors with shelters installed Dock seals are a protective overhead door or cover that fits tightly into the space between the loading dock and the truck to prevent dust, water (ice melt fluid), snow, insects, rain and other unwanted objects from entering spaces. Loading dock door seals are most often used in cold weather climates where severe winters bring freezing temperatures with heavy snowfall and moisture in areas such as the Midwest, like Chicago. The seals are used during the winter to keep all of these potentially harmful elements from coming into contact with your business's loading dock or storefront areas. These dock door seals are installed along the entire length of the opening.

Dock Shelters

Dock Shelter Dock shelters are used in instances where companies need to protect their trucks and warehouse equipment from the sun, rain, snow or other elements. On days when there is heavy rainfall or when it snows heavily, these loading dock covers can contain precipitation that falls over the loading area.

Docking Door Solutions Guide

This is a comprehensive guide of common dock door components, maintenance, and safety measures. No building engineer or property manager dealing with loading docks should go without reading this!

Cover of the Industrial Door Company dock solutions guide book

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