Dock seals and shelters are important for preserving energy & maintaining safety but they will deteriorate over time. When should they be replaced?

Loading dock leveler weatherseals help seal the gaps between the leveler and loading dock pit wall and are essential for food safety, environmental control and separation, productivity and cost savings. 

Rite-Hite fan models include the Revolution Fan with a geared motor and the Revolution 25, 75 and 150 Series Fans powered by direct drive technology. Not sure which fan is right for you? We're here to help.

Whether you use roll-up doors, high speed or overhead and dock doors, the appropriate service and maintenance is essential to keeping an efficient business.

Are you considering the purchase of a loading dock shelter for your facility? Whether your company has been at the same location for decades or is moving to a new facility, ensuring that you select the correct loading dock enclosure for your needs is crucial.

Dock leveler capacity standards help ensure the safest product possible, translating performance ratings into customer benefits. Learn how today!

Converting to a hydraulic leveler allows for simple, ergonomic push button operation while providing a high level of safety. Learn more today!

It is no secret that there is a lot of traffic at the loading dock, and there’s no doubt that the drive approach is a dangerous place for pedestrians to be. With the need to open trailer doors, chock tires, lower landing gear, place trailer stands and maintain dock equipment, sometimes people find themselves without a choice to put themselves in a dangerous position.

Customizing a loading dock door is rare, but it can be done! We’ll walk you through standard sizes and how you can customize an overhead door for your facility.

Today’s supply chain disruptions pose challenges that directly impact facility operations. Learn more about the importance of prioritizing equipment maintenance.

Operational equipment safety in the workplace is vital to the function of the job. Learn why having a quality dock leveler hinge is so important.

From Snow Removal Machines and Dok-Loks® to HVLS fans and Software Platforms, solutions from Rite-Hite® help make the loading dock safer while improving worker productivity. Learn how incorporating these solutions support smart long-term goals for any type of facility! 

Designed for live loading situations, Rite-Hite Vertical Barrier vehicle restraints’ (VBR) provide solid, dependable upward pressure to rear-impact guards (RIGS). Because the cab of the trailer is connected to the load, the “wrap and hook” design of Rotating Hook Restraints is not necessary as the connected fifth wheel of the truck to trailer helps prevent vertical movement along with the VBR. The exclusive 4.25” high barrier wit...

For Rite-Hite, 2021 was all about focusing on our motto “Always Looking Ahead.” This year, we developed and introduced several timesaving, safety-enhancing products that bring smart technology to the loading dock, allowing facilities to keep pace with the seemingly endless rise in demand. Here is our 2021 new product recap.

Are you running your industrial facility in the most effective way? Here are 5 ways to maximize productivity, safety, and profits through planning.

Deck with self-flex on the loading dock is crucial for the safety of your staff and equipment. Learn more about Rite-Hite's deck flex solutions.

Snow laws vary widely by state and province, and they affect all drivers on the road, not just the drivers licensed in the state that has regulation. Whether your fleet is driving to, through, or from snowy areas, fleet managers and drivers need to know the laws in their geographical footprint to safely keep their trucks and buses on the road after a snowstorm. Keep abreast of legislation in the states and provinces covered by your incoming and outgoing...

Using roof rakes to remove rooftop snow from buses is hard work. It takes a toll on employees and it’s time consuming. FleetPlow™ Model MD-12B is Scraper Systems’ newest machine for automated snow removal. It’s robust, reliable and designed for fast, efficient snow removal from school bus fleets. Foxborough Public Schools Transportation manager, Dennis Fletcher, describes the difference his operation experiences with the Model MD...

Is your logistics team meeting new consumer expectations or do you need to shift your operations? Read this article to learn more about trends in inventory management and the latest technology for warehouses.

Material handling and in-plant equipment is utilized across all types of industries and is available to suit all types of applications and address a variety of needs. At Rite-Hite, we make it our business to help you identify specific challenges, evaluate the options, and provide the products and services that are required to run your operation efficiently. Download any of our essential guides to help you learn best practices for your industry.

In an economy with more job openings than available workers, employees can afford to be picky about where they work and how long they stay. For fleet managers and administrators who want to recruit and retain good people, every aspect of the transportation plan factors into worker satisfaction. FleetPlow automated snow-removal machines can remove some of the stress of worker recruitment and retention.

Manufacturers and all business around the globe continue to face the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out what Rite-Hite solutions are available to address the need for social distancing and maintain employee safety standards in an industrial environment.

Trust in specialized service technicians who know the finer details – and dangers – of your material handling equipment. 

Warehouse safety is very important. It can be hard to know how you should improve your loading dock safety procedures, but it doesn't have to be.

Our Dock and Yard Management Software offers real-time visibility of every dock and every trailer, whenever you need it.

Facility maintenance staff are trained to service the utilities of that facility. However, there is a different kind of worker who should be servicing equipment at the loading dock and other specialized equipment inside the facility.

Safety doesn’t happen by accident. Designing a loading dock that follows safety guidelines while incorporating the right hardware and technology can make a huge difference in mitigating risk.

Specifying the right loading dock products isn’t always easy as no two loading docks are exactly the same. Some facilities might even have different loading dock applications that require different equipment on the very same wall. This blog details basic considerations that can help architects and general contractors find the right equipment based on the industry and the needs of the facility.

Trailer inspections don’t have to take a lot of time. Trailer checklists can help with safety at the loading dock. Read on to learn more.

Downtime at the loading dock means delays. If product isn't moving, business and profits are lost. Here are four tips to reduce loading dock downtime.

Use equipment insights to improve safety, communication and efficiency at the loading dock. 

Due to the make-up of vaccines and other pharmaceuticals, it’s critical they are stored in cold temperatures to ensure their effectiveness. Let’s take a look at how maintaining the cold chain with proper equipment, like high-speed doors, plays a large role in the pharmaceutical industry.

Does your most demanding dock operation require a hydraulic dock leveler or a mechanical dock leveler? Hydraulic dock levelers are operated by controls--the push of a button--and don’t require the operator to use a pull chain.

There are many variables to consider when designing a fan configuration and there is no such thing as a 'one size fits all' HVLS fan plan.

A preventative maintenance program includes a team of service experts trained to identify problem areas, find new opportunities for heating/cooling savings, assign responsibility and help track progress toward your energy savings goals at your facility.

The right combination of equipment can provide additional machine safeguards, from basic switches to programmable controls and optimized software, products that work together can help protect workers and dramatically improve safety.

Loading docks, warehouses and manufacturers rely on equipment to keep products and people moving. Here is a simple guide to get started on your preventative maintenance plan.

Clean Room contamination is a concern for any facility manager. While no two warehouses are the same, there are common areas of concern that run across all sectors when it comes to preventing contamination and your bottom line.

Food processing and warehousing operations often have specific temperature control requirements, and here we detail how insulated curtain walls, blast freezer curtain walls and insulated door blankets and pallet covers address those needs.

As the cold storage and refrigerated warehousing industry expands, so do the needs for safety and efficiency for cold storage operations. Learn about the biggest industry trends so you can stay ahead of the competition.

As the cold storage and refrigerated warehousing industry expands, so do the needs for safety and efficiency for cold storage operations. Learn about the biggest industry trends so you can stay ahead of the competition.

Doorways can be one of the more overlooked or forgotten aspects of a building. But, they really are a major part of the movement that takes place in a manufacturing plant, distribution center or warehouse and choosing the right door is very important.

Loading dock efficiency is paramount to many warehouses, and Dock Shelters and Dock Seals are an important aspect of protecting both employees and products. Here we delve into their differences and benefits.

While no one can predict the future, many of the oft-referenced elements of the “warehouse of the future”– such as urbanization, automation, Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI) – are already becoming reality for today's facility managers.

The phenomenon known as Sweating Slab Syndrome occurs when moisture collects on a surface (usually concrete), creating slippery conditions that pose a danger to workers, equipment, and products. If you’re struggling with slick floors in your warehouse, learn how HVLS fans can help.

Every industry has its own set of organizations that oversee regulations and codes to ensure safety. The rules generally encapsulate safety for the employees working in the industry; the consumers of the products developed, processed or stored in these facilities, and; the transporters that comprise its supply chain. Here is a list of key regulatory bodies you should follow to help keep you up to date on new or changing regulations.

Perhaps more than ever, product integrity and contamination control are ever-present concerns in any industry. Long before our recent pandemic, cleanrooms and wash-down protocols can play a key role in ensuring both. Removing contaminants from production processes is imperative to meet standards and provide the highest quality products.

Robotic process automation in the manufacturing industry has really taken off, so robots and fully automated systems can be found in new applications and in almost every industry. Every day, robotic integrators are building machines that improve productivity, output and quality controls - is machine safety keeping up, too?

Complete cleanliness of laboratory facilities and pharmaceutical plants is vital. There is the immediate safety of workers to remain safe from chemical hazards at all times, as well as the health and well-being of millions of consumers/patients in the long-term. CFR and ISO have developed a variety of regulations to help with these safety concerns.

Dock Management Software is a paperless system for the management of logistics operations. By replacing spreadsheets, clipboard checks and two-way radios customers like Arctic Cold Storage are connecting with their materials handlers, yard personnel and carriers in real-time

Despite the regular discussion of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), it’s important to remember the wide array of other food safety regulations and initiatives that must be enforced throughout facilities across the country. Here are 7 examples of regulations every food and beverage processor should be aware.

As the name implies, cleanrooms must be clean. In certain industries, it’s imperative that cleanrooms are up to code to not only avoid fines, but to keep consumers safe. Fortunately, there are many tools and equipment options to remain in compliance, ensure product integrity, and improve bottom lines.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a system of collecting machine-to-machine data, and sharing information from sensors to internal networks, so businesses can make smarter decisions and improve their workflows.

Utilizing high-volume, low speed (HVLS) fans allow you to improve your heating efficiency and lower your energy bills during the winter months through a process called destratification.

As the trend in industrial facilities is to build upward not out, fall protection for elevated platforms and mezzanines needs to be addressed with mezzanine safety gates - a must-have for any facility that is looking to expand vertically.

The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) requires all organisations in Australia to prioritise safety across the supply chain. That means everyone can share the responsibility and liability. These laws hold harsh penalties – fines starting at $300,000 and/or jail time – for any individual or facility that fails to comply.  

Loading dock safety includes many familiar hazards, but dock leveler stump-out is one that you may not know has the potential to negatively impact your entire loading dock operation.

High speed doors function as an optimal solution to your industrial facility’s barrier initiatives. While many are used exclusively for interior use, there are times when high speed doors are needed for exterior applications. When this is the case, Rite-Hite has the exterior high speed door solution for you. 

Enforced in the US by the FDA, cGMP requirements were created for manufacturers to ensure consumers are receiving a safe product. Here, we detail requirements, common violations and technological solutions so you can be better prepared to comply.

We asked... and you answered. Want to know what people in your industry are doing in 2019? Read on to find out!

Safety barriers are a necessary protection for warehouse and industrial environments, but sometimes permanent barriers are restrictive and that’s when retractable safety barriers may fit your needs.

Heat stress and exhaustion in the workplace can be dangerous or even deadly, but it’s preventable. The installation of High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) Fans can be your solution for workplace heat stress in addition to energy savings and more.  

Industrial curtain walls offer a wide range of benefits, one of them being safety, for warehouses, manufacturing plants, and other industrial facilities.

Not just for warehouses and industrial operations, HVLS ceiling fans can be used in a wide variety of settings - including outdoor amphitheaters.

Risk reduction is imperative to any facility that utilizes machinery, and we’ve put together machine guarding safety tips to keep your workers safe and production high.

Mezzanines and raised platforms can be an efficient way to utilize previously unused space in the warehouse, but they also come with their own set of safety risks and standards.

Here at Rite-Hite, we’re big fans of saving you money. And when it comes to our high volume, low speed (HVLS) fans, we can almost guarantee that the associated cost savings will ultimately result in the fan paying for itself.

Reacting to equipment breakdowns and repairs can waste time and money, but you can avoid it through planned maintenance.

ISO Standards for machine guarding provide solutions to ensure workplace efficiency, safety and profitability for businesses that utilize machinery that has the potential for harm.

To comply with FDA standards, the door to your clean room must move quickly and effectively seal the passageway when not in use. Read how Rite-Hite’s line of high-speed clean room doors offer the best solution.

Voting has begun for the Plant Engineering 2016 Product of the Year competition. Cast your vote today for Rite-Hite's Safe-T-Signal in the Safety Category. Voting ends December 30th. 

Learn more about the types of maintenance and how you can save money, reduce energy costs and increase the lifespan of your dock equipment with the proper maintenance strategy.

In addition to manufacturing high-quality equipment, Rite-Hite is proud of its exclusive distribution network. Find out why Rite-Hite reps are a step above the rest!

Rite-Hite's 2015 Customer Survey Reesults are in. See what our customers are saying.

See how one company dealt with fire lane restrictions with their outdoor application.

Contamination control is critical in a wide spectrum of industries, none more so than food manufacturing and processing. Several methods can be used to keep particulate in one space from contaminating another, including...

In this blog post we will look at two heat containment applications and how curtain walls worked as an effective solution.

Common machine guarding mistakes include improper maintenance, the intentional removal of the safeguarding devices to increase production and the lack of a formal risk assessment.

When researching HVLS fans, there are four key areas for consideration: 1. Blade Design 2. Hub and Mounting System 3. Safety 4. On-site Consultation

Reducing heat transfer between rooms with freezer and cold storage doors is a key component for improving cold storage operations and keeping the storage space as dry as possible.

See what is to come for the curtain wall industry...

Rite-Hite will be exhibiting at the International Dairy Show November 3-6 held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

Rite-Hite fans will keep the players cool as the Pawtucket Red Sox take on the Reno Aces in the Gildan Triple A National Championship.

Rite-Hite exhibited at the industry's newest expo for the manufacturing, distribution and supply chain industries, MODEX 2012! Read more about our success...

Have a need to control, create, define or reclaim space within your facility, but looking to maximize your purchasing dollars? Consider using industrial curtains. Here are four reasons fabric curtain walls are an affordable solution:

There are 3 certainties in life: Death, Taxes, and Change! For businesses, change can come in many forms. Perhaps the sales force has had a banner year and your company is taking on new accounts; or maybe some other division…

Curtain walls can be used in a variety of different ways.  Read on to see how you might use one in your facility.

You can make the decision in no time at all.  Just answer this one simple question...

What questions should you be asking before you design your loading dock? Part 1

Dust can not only be a nuisance, but also cause serious health risks and impact product quality.  Learn how supplementing your current exhaust system could be the best bet for your business.

See easy and affordable ways to keep your product fresher and maintain your bottom line.

Discover six benefits of using fabric curtain walls instead of rigid panel walls.

American manufacturers represent a huge chunk of the economy.  How can they optimize their processes?

See all the differences in curtain walls, and the services you should expect throughout the buying process.

“So what? Why should I care that Zoneworks is on Twitter? I don’t need my Twitter timeline packed with curtain wall information.” Good points, and I hear what you are saying. However...

Whether you're looking for a high or low humidity solution, curtain walls can be your answer.

Read why you'll never consider clunky metal panel walls again.

Read a detailed take on what happens throughout the installation process.

Learn a few ways to show the benefits of industrial curtain walls.

Do you have a problem at your facility you just can't seem to solve?  So did these managers.  Read how curtain walls might just be your solution.