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Dock Shelter
A retractable or inflatable dock shelter frames the loading dock door and seals the gap around the trailer top and sides. It blocks rain, dust and heat exchange while still allowing the truck to back in freely, essential for protecting cargo and conditioned air at every bay.
| Type | inflatable / retractable |
| Trailer | 2,200–2,600mm |
| Brand | Yadav Entrance Automation Pvt. Ltd. |
| Manufacturing | Made in India · ISO 9001 · CE |
ISO 9001 · CE marked · Make-in-India · Manufacturing since 2011 · 500+ installations across 50+ cities. See the full Dock Leveller range and how we build it, or read more about our plant and capabilities.
Dock Shelter: Technical Specifications
Complete engineering data for the Yadav Entrance Automation dock leveler (dock leveller) and loading bay equipment range. All dock leveler specifications are for standard pit-mounted models, mechanical and edge-of-dock variants available on request.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dock Leveler Capacity | 6,000 kg / 8,000 kg / 10,000 kg (three standard ratings) |
| Platform Size (Standard) | 2,000mm × 2,500mm; custom sizes up to 2,500mm × 3,000mm |
| Vertical Travel Range | ±300mm (300mm above to 300mm below dock floor level) |
| Operating Mechanism | Hydraulic (standard) / Mechanical spring (economy) / Edge-of-dock |
| Hydraulic Power Unit | 1.5 kW motor (6T / 8T) / 2.2 kW motor (10T); 230V single-phase or 415V 3-phase |
| Lip Extension Length | 400mm standard; 500mm extended option for low-floor trailers |
| Lip Extension Mechanism | Hydraulic powered; auto-extend on leveler activation |
| Platform Surface | Anti-skid chequer plate (MS): 6mm plate; 8mm heavy duty for 10T |
| Dock Shelter Type | Inflatable foam / Inflatable curtain / Retractable; brush-seal option |
| Dock Seal Type | Foam block / Brush seal; adjustable to trailer widths 2,200mm – 2,600mm |
| Edge-of-Dock Leveler | Bolt-on dock-face mount; hydraulic or mechanical; up to 6,000 kg |
| Frame Material | Structural steel / RHS sections: IS 2062 Grade B |
| Pit Frame Construction | 50mm × 50mm angle iron, fully welded, hot-dip galvanized option |
| Control | Push button panel + emergency stop; optional wireless remote |
| Safety Devices | Safety lock bar, velocity fuse (fail-safe lowering), toe guard mesh, dock bumpers |
| Surface Finish | Epoxy primer (2 coats) + industrial enamel / hot-dip galvanized on request |
| Certifications | ISO 9001:2015, IS 7155 (dock levelers), NBC 2016 compliant installation |
| Warranty | 2 years hydraulic system, 5 years structural frame |
What the Dock Shelter is, and who it suits
The Dock Shelter is a type of dock levelers used across warehouses, loading bays and production floors. It is built to order at our Neemrana plant, installed and commissioned by our own engineers, and supported afterwards with spares and maintenance. See the full Dock Levelers range, the sectors we serve, or every product line.
- Loading bays serving mixed vehicle heights
- Warehouse mezzanine floors
- Production floors moving material between levels
- Cold stores and dispatch areas
- Workshops and maintenance bays
- Godowns handling palletised goods
- Rated capacity required, in kg or tonnes
- Platform size and travel height or number of levels
- Pit availability and depth, where relevant
- Power available: 230V single-phase or 415V three-phase, 50 Hz
- Vehicle bed heights the equipment must serve
- Duty cycle across a normal shift
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Reference: manufacturing certified to ISO 9001, applicable products CE marked (European Commission), built to Indian Standards published by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Dock Shelter: Engineered & Supported Across India
The Dock Shelter is manufactured and supported entirely within India. As an Indian manufacturer of dock levelers, Yadav Entrance Automation Pvt. Ltd. engineers each unit for the realities of Indian warehouses, loading bays and production floors, variable power supply, high ambient temperatures, dust and monsoon humidity, and backs it with in-house manufacturing, pan-India installation and after-sales maintenance.
- Made in IndiaManufactured in-house at our Indian facilities: qualifies as a Make-in-India product for government and PSU procurement.
- Standard Indian MainsPowered models run on 230V single-phase or 415V three-phase at 50 Hz; manual / non-powered options where applicable.
- Established Since 2011Part of a track record of 500+ installations across 50+ Indian cities.
- Pan-India Install & AMCInstallation, genuine spare parts and Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) available nationwide.
- GST-Compliant SupplyGST invoicing for Indian businesses, with documentation suited to enterprise and PSU procurement.
- Built for Indian ConditionsSpecified for the heat, dust and monsoon humidity common on Indian industrial sites.
Strong on-ground presence in the NCR & Haryana industrial corridor, Gurugram, Manesar, Bhiwadi, Neemrana, Bawal, Faridabad, Noida, Jhajjar, Bahadurgarh and Delhi, and the Gujarat industrial belt, Ahmedabad, Sanand, Vithlapur and Mandal. Installation and service available across India. See all areas we serve →
Where the Dock Shelter fits
Sealing the gap between a trailer and the building at the moment it matters most: while the doors are open and goods are moving. Inflatable and retractable types suit trailer widths from 2,200 to 2,600mm, closing the opening around the vehicle so weather stays out and conditioned air stays in.
Dock Shelter vs the alternatives
Against a dock seal, a shelter accommodates a wider range of vehicle sizes and does not compress against the trailer in the same way, which suits mixed fleets. A foam seal grips tighter on a consistent fleet and generally seals better, but it wears where vehicles vary. Fleet consistency is what decides between them.
Specifying a Dock Shelter
Tell us the range of trailer widths and heights you receive, because a mixed fleet points to a shelter and a uniform fleet to a seal. Say whether vehicles reverse in straight or at an angle. Confirm the building face construction and whether the bay is temperature-controlled, since that raises the value of a good seal.
Dock Shelter: Frequently Asked Questions
Shelter or seal: which do I need?
Inflatable or retractable?
What trailer widths does it suit?
Does it get damaged by badly reversed vehicles?
Does a shelter really save energy?
Which regions do you install and service in?
Do you provide installation, spares and AMC?
Is the Dock Shelter certified?
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