Three-sided dock seal and shelter systems (dock enclosures) have been a “must have” product for over 60 years. Without a properly designed enclosure, thousands of dollars of energy loss are seen at each dock per year.
How much energy is transferred on the fourth side of this opening (around the leveler lip and through the bottom front pit area)? According to energy loss calculations using formulas supported by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), in most mid-westernU.S. cities, we are talking $800 – $1,000 per dock per year.
The PitMaster by Frommelt Industries addresses the challenge while working in harmony with the leveler to create reliability, robustness and low maintenance. It also helps keep dock leveler pits clean while helping to eliminate dust and debris from entering your facility. These units can be added to almost any existing loading dock with almost any type or brand of dock leveler.
If you have an energy initiative at your facility or you simply want to reduce your expenses, PitMasters are the “low hanging fruit”. Most applications create enough savings to create a return on investment of 9-15 months. So, spending $1000 per dock today could save you $10,000 in energy losses over a 10 year period (without even factoring the rising costs of energy).
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Energy conservation and protecting finished goods from rain and snow have never been more important. A properly designed dock enclosure will keep the outside elements out during the loading cycle. Frommelt seals and shelters offer unique solutions, such as Firefighter Technology, for protecting against trailer marker light fires at the dock. The Eliminator Gapmaster provides full access loading while sealing the trailer hinge gap.
