Door Industry Journal - Winter 2018

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Industrial Doors & Shutters 86 THE door industry journal winter 2018 Inflatable Dock Shelters provide solution to Cold Store’s energy loss BID Group supply and install the most efficient and reliable equipment for loading bays and warehouse facilities. When the company was asked to solve temperature control issues with existing dock shelters at a large cold store distribution centre, they provided the perfect solution. Technical Manager Roger McNeal explains; “The loading dock area is susceptible to energy loss due to the number of gaps, and openings that exist around dock doors and dock levellers. If the loading dock is not sealed properly, energy loss from a conditioned facility can be substantial. The dock shelters were required to facilitate various sized vehicles whilst offering the ultimate sealing between the gap of the vehicle and building. The answer was to fit inflatable dock shelters which provide perfect sealing by inflating themselves around the docked vehicle. They are the best choice for chilled storage applications within the food industry. Inflatable dock shelters are suitable for a wide range of vehicle sizes and provide continuous weather protection throughout the entire loading and unloading operation. In rest position, the inflatable dock shelter is completely retracted behind the side structures, giving the vehicle driver the possibility to use the complete width of the loading bay when backing into it. Once the vehicle is docked the head and side bags inflate around the top and sides of the truck creating a good all-round seal giving protection from the outside environment and keeping inside temperatures at the required level.” BID Group is a leading supplier of service and repair solutions as well as a manufacturer and supplier of industrial doors, fast acting doors, dock levellers, gates, barriers, personnel and automatic doors. www.bidgroup.co.uk The view from inside a trailer showing gaps prior to fitting inflatable dock shelters and following installation showing a total seal when a trailer is docked The exterior view shows a dock shelter install complete with top and side airbags. Teckentrup is bullet proof Teckentrup’s Bullet-proof Steel Door DW64-1 ‘Teckentrup BP’, Tested in accordance with DIN EN 1522, Class FB 4, has applications that include safe rooms in airports and train stations, police stations, banks, court buildings, police cells in large arenas, but also private buildings which demand a high-level of security. The solid, 64 mm thick door leaf is equipped with special armoured protection and is classified as Class FB 4 for handguns, e.g. ‘44 Magnum’. This corresponds to Class M3 in accordance with German Performance requirements. The door can also be fitted with glazing (in accordance with DIN EN 1063 – BR 4). The test also specifies that the door is shatter-proof, i.e. prevents fragments and secondary projectiles from entering a room. The doors are available in widths: 750 – 1500 mm and heights: 1750 – 3000 mm and available with Teckentrup’s innovative corner frame that is 2.0 mm thick, galvanized with 3-sided seal and bottom sill. To discuss your next project call Ian Broadley at Teckentrup UK Limited on 01925 924050, email commercial@teckentrup.co.uk or visit www.teckentrupdepot.co.uk