Rite-Hite’s improved Eclipse shelter, the first system to block light and seal gaps, providing a dark, environmentally-secure dock.

“Loading dock enclosures are designed to create a barrier between interior and exterior environments,” said Kyle Justice, Product Manager. “But, even the best seals and shelters sometimes leave gaps. Gaps allow contaminants to enter your facility and expensive energy to escape.”

Eclipse shelter provides a tight, consistent seal all the way up trailer sides, across the top, and at the corners.

On the sides of the trailer, durable GapMaster hooks wrap around swing-open trailer doors, sealing the gaps created by the door hinge. The hooks are constructed of a rugged material for durability, and are wrapped with a flexible vinyl sleeve that conforms around the hinges. Side curtains are built with high-strength Durathon fabric.

Along the top of the trailer, a weighted head curtain applies over 100 pounds of pressure across the full width of the trailer top. This gravity-based system keeps the curtain in constant contact with the trailer during loading and unloading. It automatically adjusts to a range of trailer heights.

At the top corners, the Eclipse side curtains and weighted header seal gaps. Fabric corner pockets connect sides to top, providing a dark, complete seal when trailers back into place.

Below and around the dock leveler, PitMaster under-leveler sealing system provides a barrier against environmental infiltration on the exterior of the dock. Lip corner seals, filler pads and other components block gaps on the inside of the dock. Eclipse shelter and PitMaster provide an effective seal on all four sides of the dock door opening when trailers are in place.

“Our best dock shelter just got better,” said Paul Rowlett, President, Rite-Hite Environmental Enclosures Corporation. “The Eclipse shelter improves employee comfort and safety. It helps protect products and equipment from weather-related damage. And it helps keep contaminants from entering your facility, contributing to the safety, cleanliness and overall environmental quality of your operations.”