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Contact Cushion Shelter

Locally manufactured dock shelter adapting a standard door opening to suit various vehicle sizes — minimises temperature loss and provides security against product theft.

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Overview

The Dock-Rite Contact Cushion Shelter is the standard specification for perishable freight loading docks. Locally manufactured using European-standard imported materials, it adapts a standard door opening to suit a range of vehicle sizes, reducing temperature loss, improving security, and protecting the building from reversing vehicle impact.

✓ Reduces door opening to suit various vehicle widths and heights
✓ Locally manufactured — European-standard Hey-Tex material
✓ 3mm thick with 123.7 lbs tear resistance
✓ Minimises temperature loss — reduces cold room running costs
✓ Provides dock face security — no gap for product theft
✓ Black with yellow vision stripe for clear driver visibility
✓ Standard size for 3,000mm × 3,000mm openings
✓ Custom sizes available on request

Typical Applications

  • Refrigerated and cold chain loading docks
  • Perishable freight distribution centres
  • Pharmaceutical cold chain facilities
  • Food manufacturing and processing plants
  • FMCG distribution hubs
  • Beverage and dairy distribution centres
  • Retail distribution with mixed-height vehicle fleets
  • Any dock requiring temperature and security management
SpecificationDetail
ModelDock-Rite H-TX Series
ManufactureLocally manufactured with imported materials
Max door opening3,000mm × 3,000mm
MaterialHey-Tex 3mm thick — 123.7 lbs tear resistance (European standard)
ColourBlack with yellow vision stripe
Overall width3,300mm
Overall height3,300mm
Side curtains660mm wide × 3,200mm high
Head curtain1,000mm drop × 3,600mm wide

Crash Resistant Lip Mechanism

Spring-loaded patented mechanism absorbs vehicle impact — minimises damage.

Truck Guides

Ground-fixed alignment guides for safe and accurate truck reversing.

Vehicle Restraints / Dock Chocks

Prevents premature vehicle departure during loading operations.

Galvanized Finish

For coastal or cold storage environments requiring extra corrosion resistance.

Extra Heavy Duty Leaf Bumpers

Long-lasting laminated conveyor belt bumpers for high-traffic loading bays.

Freestanding Base Frame / Dock Pod

For retrofit or rented premises where pit installation is not possible.

Dual Swing Arm Dock Light

LED illumination for trailer interiors during loading operations.

Dock Gap Brushes

Seals the gap between dock face and vehicle for climate and dust control.

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