A business can incur high energy costs due to inefficient dock seals, dock bumpers, and dock shelters. They also can cause discomfort to employees during those cold New England winter days. It is important to ensure that air does not infiltrate into the building, that’s the reason why Worcester Door recommends regular checks on the overhead doors, the bottom seals, the vertical seals and the seals along the perimeter of the dock leveler to make sure that they are not leaking and allowing the cold air into the building.
Loading docks built 15-20 years ago are simply just not equipped to handle today’s larger truck load trailers. Significant damage can occur to door jams, door tracks, door headers, the dock leveler pit sidewalls and the dock bumpers by trying to squeeze in larger loads. Sometimes, larger doors, shelters and levelers may be the best solution, to accommodate the larger trailers, increase productivity and safety while reducing product, equipment and facility damage.
