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Employee Safety,
Reduce Heating & Cooling Costs, and Protect Products from the Weather
Chalfant dor-seals, dock shelters, and rail shelters are foremost
in the industry. They offer unmatched sealing efficiency and durability
while remaining cost effective. Energy savings alone often pay for these
products in an amazingly short time.
>>Contact
Chalfant distributor or the factory for assistance
Dock Seal Application Guide
Determine What Meets Your Needs
At Chalfant we start with your application criteria - The dimensional
data of your facility that we require can be found on the back of
any of our submittal literature.
Which Style Seal, Shelter or Hybrid Unit?
The goal of your application may emphasize one feature more so than
the others. Below is a brief guideline summary for product application.
• Compression Seals
Provide tightest seal at the dock while limiting full access to the back
of the trailer. Compression Seals require building to withstand 35 to 90 lbs of pressure
per foot. Most economical investment choice.
>>Standard Seal – Ideal
door size 8’ x 8’ to 9’ x9’. Seal past bumper
4” – 6”
>>Curtain Seal –
Ideal door size 8’ x 9’ to 9’ x 10’. Seal
past bumper 4” – 6”
>>Adjustable Seal - Ideal door size
8’ x 9’ to 9’ x 10’. Seal past bumper 4”
– 6”
• Enveloping Seals
Provide an efficient seal at the dock, full access to the back of the
trailer, and your building need withstand very minimal pressure. Moderate investment
choice.
>>Dock
Shelter – Idea door size up to 12’ x 12’. Seal
past bumper min. 12”
>>Flex Shelter – Idea
door size up to 12’ x 12’. Seal past bumper min. 12”
>>Rail Shelter – Idea door
size up to 15’ x 15’. Seal projection as much as 84”
• Hybrid Units
Provide a combination of features found in our compression seals and enveloping
seals, giving them capabilities unique to these units.
Moderate investment choice.
>>”L” Pad – Ideal
door size 8’ x 8’ to 10’ x 10’. Seal past
bumper 10” – 12”
>>Soft Shelter – Ideal door
size up to 12’ x 12’. Seal past bumper 12” –
14”
Select Cover Fabric
Each Series is available in a selection of high quality fabric which
will help designate each Model Number. Our Fabric Performance Chart
can assist you in your selection of the best fabric in order to meet
your application requirements.
>>Fabric
Performance – Types, Weights & Model
Select Contact Wearface
The proper contact wearfacing on the front of your dock seal will
provide maximum wear resistance and longer life. Chalfant offers
five (5) optional wearfaces as shown in Contact Wearfaces link.
>>Contact Wearfaces
– Select the type that best meets your requirement
Select Options
At Chalfant we offer a variety of options to help increase the life
of your dock seal or to match specific application needs.
>>Options and Accessories.
Effective Sealing for Any Application
For an effective seal between your building and a wide variety
of trailers, a Chalfant Shelter is your standard solution.
With an assortment of vertical pad styles available, Chalfant Dock Seals
can create an effective seal that best suits your needs.
Considerations When Selecting a Seal
• Truck height & width
• Trucks with tailgates
• Number of trucks per shift
• Facility building criteria
• Service sealing range of dock product
• Building wall construction
Many configurations are available to meet your specific needs.
Chalfant dock products are suited for light, medium and heavy traffic
areas based on the number of trucks per shift and loading dock practices.
Choosing the proper base fabric and contact face will play an important
role in achieving your specific goals.
>>Contact
Chalfant distributor or the factory for assistance
Note: For trucks with tailgates and yard jockey applications, please
contact your Chalfant distributor or our manufacturing office for
assistance.
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