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Dock Seals, Dock Shelters & Dock Bumpers

Sylvester's offers all types of Dock Seals & Dock Shelters

and Dock Bumpers for Virtually Every Application!

Contact Us for more information.

Dock Seals

Sylvester's offers all types, sizes, styles and designs of Dock Seals in Denver, Colorado. Call 303-495-2299.

Dock Seals are foam pads that the trailer compresses into when it backs in and comes to rest against the dock bumpers, forming a seal around three sides of the trailer. Generally, dock seals provide a tight seal for a relatively low price, but they can become worn easily at loading docks that receive heavy traffic.

Sylvester's offers all types of Dock Seals and Dock Shelters for your facility. Call 303-495-2299 today.

Dock Shelters

Dock Shelters provide a flexible enclosure around the trailer with no compression between the trailer and the dock facility face. Dock Shelters are available for Tractor-Trailer applications as well as retractable Rail Car Dock Shelters.

Sylvester's offers all types of Dock Seals and Dock Shelters for your facility. Call 303-495-2299 today.

Laminated Dock Bumpers
 

Laminated style dock bumpers provide durable, economical protection for your loading dock and trailers. Units are constructed of fabric reinforced rubber from recycled truck tires. Pads are laminated between painted structural angles and held together with steel tie rods. Complete with Installation by Sylvester's by bolting or welding units to the dock. Widths available up to 96".

Molded Rubber Dock Bumpers

 

Manufactured from fiber reinforced prime rubber containing nylon and polyester. These molded bumpers are built to endure years of abusive pounding. Multiple sizes and styles available from Sylvester's.

Dock Accessories
 

Sylvester's offers a full line of Loading Dock Accessories, including:

Control Panels & Communication Systems & Lighting

Dock Seals & Dock Shelters

Vehicle Restraints

Wheel Chocks

Dock Lifts

Dock Plates

Dock Boards

Dock Bumpers - Molded Dock Bumpers - Laminated Dock Bumpers

Yard Ramps

Dock Lights Arms with integrated Dock Lights & Dock Fans

Dock Leveler Lighting

Dock Overhead Door Lighting

Driver Cages

Virtual Projectors illuminating Safety Lines, Walkways, Signage

Convex Safety Mirrors

Sylvester's Maintenance & Mechanical is your Dock Leveler in Denver expert source.  Sylvester's offers all-types and styles of dock levelers, including: Rail Dock Levelers, Telescoping-Lip Dock Levelers, Hydraulic Dock Levelers, Air-Powered Dock Levelers, Mechanical Dock Levelers, Vertical Storing Dock Levelers, and Edge of Dock Levelers.  Sylvester's is your NorDock dealer in Denver.

 

Dock Seal & Dock Shelter FAQs.

 

At Sylvester's we get asked about Dock Seals & Dock Shelters in Denver, Colorado every day.  We put together this Frequently Asked Questions to help in your planning.

  • What is the Difference Between Dock Seals and Dock Shelters?

    • Dock Seals are vinyl covered, foam pads that fit tightly around the trailer to create an air-tight seal. Dock Shelters, on the other hand, provide a flexible enclosure around the trailer with no compression between the trailer and the dock facility face.

  • How do Dock Seals save energy in the Loading Dock area?

    • Dock Seals eliminate leakage of air to and from the facility.

  • What materials are used for making Dock Seals and Dock Shelters?

    • Dock Seals are usually made with Foam Padding covered with heavy-duty vinyl. Dock Shelters are made from heavy-duty fabrics and fiberglass stays.

  • What is the average lifespan of a Dock Seal or Dock Shelter?

    • Depending on usage and periodic inspection & repair, Dock Seals and Dock Shelters will typically last 3-5 years and then require replacement.

  • What is the cost of Dock Seals and Dock Shelters?

    • Prices for Dock Seals and Dock Shelters vary widely, but typically range from $3,000 to $30,000.

  • How do Dock Seals & Dock Shelters reduce heating and cooling costs?

    • Dock Seals and Dock Shelters, when installed and maintained properly, help enhance insulation to prevent the transfer of air from the environment to your facility. By keeping the air transfer reduced, temperature fluctuations are reduced as well thus reducing the workload of HVAC systems.

  • Is my Cargo protected when a Dock Seal or Dock Shelter is in use?

    • Yes. As long as the Dock Seal or Dock Shelter is installed properly and properly maintained, the trailer, cargo, and employees are all protected from snow, wind, rain and cold or hot temperatures.

  • What are the additional benefits of a Dock Seal or Dock Shelter?

    • Dock Seals work as sound barriers reducing loud sound from entering in or exiting out of the building.

    • By keeping the dock area dry, safety is improved by reducing slips.

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Sylvester's Offers

Installation Services

When it comes to expert Installation, Sylvester's will apply our expertise and exacting standards to your project. New Construction, Remodeling Projects or simply Replacing Existing Doors...No Job is too small or too big. Contact Sylvester's today!

Repair Services

Sometimes...things happen, and your dock equipment and overhead garage doors can become damaged or inoperable. Sylvester's can service and repair all makes and types of dock equipment & overhead garage doors and get you back in business quickly and efficiently.

Preventative Maintenance Programs

Sylvester's offers Preventative Maintenance Programs on a quarterly, bi-annual and annual basis. Often, overhead doors, dock equipment, pallet rack, bollards, railings and other important equipment can be neglected. Our Preventative Maintenance Programs keep your equipment performing.

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