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The Full Line of FROMMELT (TM)
Seals and Shelters
FROMMELT offers a full line of dock seal and shelter solutions to meet the unique requirements of your operation. Three of the most popular models to meet a variety of needs are the TP900 Foam-Fit Dock Seals, Eliminator Shelter, and Eliminator-GapMaster Sealing Shelter. Trade-offs exist between all of these designs leading to Advantages and Limitations which must be weighed in light of the Selection Criteria previously outlined.
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TP900 Foam Fit Dock Seal
Dock seals are generally constructed of foam and fabric which are compressed by a trailer backing into a loading dock position.
Advantages |
Limitations |
Provides tightest possible seal |
Limited to 8'0"- and 8'6"-wide trucks |
Sturdy, simple design |
Creates high building wall pressure |
Seals hinge gap of swinging door trailers |
Cannot service step ledge, step bumper, or hydraulic tailgate trucks |
Smallest overall width |
Side pads can obstruct access to truck opening, decreasing loading/unloading efficiency |
Good seal for consistent size |
Foam and fabric can protrude into truck opening, increasing wear and tear. |
ELIMINATOR(TM) Shelter
The Eliminator is constructed of a head curtain and two side curtains which wipe against the side of a backing trailer. The curtains are supported by impactable foam side frames and are attached with Velcro to allow for easy maintenance and replacement as the fabric becomes worn.
Advantages |
Limitations |
Provides full access to a variety of trucks |
Does not seal hinge gap of hinge door trailers |
Forgiving, extremely durable design |
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Removable side curtains provide light and ventilation in warm months and are easily replaced if worn |
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Does not require steel protective bumpers |
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Foam side frames can withstand the impact of a misguided backing trailer |
ELIMINATOR(TM)-GapMaster(TM)Sealing Shelter
The Eliminator-GapMaster takes the Eliminator design one step further to increase sealing effectiveness by utilizing a patented rubber hook on the leading edge of each side curtain to effectively seal the "hinge gap" present on trailers with swing out doors.
Advantages |
Limitations |
Provides full access to a variety of trucks |
Not recommended where truck levelers are used |
Forgiving, extremely durable design |
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Removable side curtains provide light and ventilation in warm months and are easily replaced if worn |
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Does not require steel protective bumpers |
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Foam side frames can withstand the impact of a misguided backing trailer |
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Seals hinge gap of hinged door trailers to provide full weather protection |
Fabrics
Seals and shelters take a pounding from weather, wear and repeated impact. That's why it pays to invest in the toughest fabric available today SteelSeal fabric from Frommelt. The SteelSeal fabric system is engineered to withstand the wear and tear at busy docks, and give you years of dependable service.
- The SteelSeal base cloth is twice as heavy as most other fabrics to give you nearly twice the tear strength.
- Our exclusive Tri-Polymer Alloy coating protects the base cloth from abrasion, weathering and UV degradation.
- Our unique NO-PEEL polymeric adhesive system holds the coating tight to prevent peeling and subsequent damage to the base cloth.
Life expectancy testing as proven SteelSeal to last over twice as long as competitive fabrics before showing signs of initial damage.