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By deploying infl atable dock seals, companies can reduce energy bills and provide a better working environment, says Thorworld Industries.
W
ith continuing concern regarding high energy pric- es, more and more com- panies are looking to cut
the cost of their fuel bills. According to John Meale, managing director of Thorworld In- dustries Ltd, one of the fi rst places to achieve energy savings is in the loading bay – partic- ularly if you operate an ambient or tempera- ture controlled building such as a cold store. In a typical warehouse, distribution centre, large store or factory, loading bays can be in frequent use throughout a typical working day. As a result, com- panies can incur increased energy costs and detrimental environmental conditions as their climate control systems struggle to maintain a consistent internal temperature not only in the warehouse but other areas within the company, during loading and unloading operations when external doors are constantly opened and closed. But, says John Meale, minimising internal temperature changes and reducing energy
costs in the loading bay and other areas of the company is not only simple but extremely cost-effective with the installation of Thor- tight Infl atable Dock Seals, which provide virtually airtight sealed insulation between the internal and external environments. Extremely effective and easy to install, oper- ate and maintain, says Thorworld, Thortight Infl atable Dock Seals are fi tted around the sides and top of each loading bay. The vehi- cle simply reverses up to the dock as normal
dust and insects from entering the building thus minimising the potential for contamina- tion – vital where food or other hygiene critical products are prepared or stored – as well as providing an enhanced working environment for employees and custom- ers in large stores and companies. “We’ve already seen big name supermarket chains investing in Thortight Infl atable Dock Seals for distribution centres throughout the UK,” says John Meale, “joining a number of
“Minimising internal temperature changes and reducing energy costs in the loading bay and other areas of the company is not only simple but extremely cost-eff ective.
and, once in position, the Thortight seals are then infl ated – which takes around 30 sec- onds – to create a tight seal before the doors are then opened and loading/unloading can proceed. Curved sides guarantee that an ef- fective seal is maintained even in high winds.
GREAT ATMOSPHERE
Not only does a Thortight Infl atable Dock Seal prevent the loss of refrigerated or warm air, but it also helps to prevent dirt,
High infl ation: Thortight dock seals ensure a tight fi t, even in high winds.
other major high street brands and independ- ent operations. And with more and more companies now looking even more closely at their ever-increasing fuel bills and customer/ employee satisfaction, I’m certain this product will continue to further increase its popularity.” Thortight Infl atable Dock Seals are con- structed from four main components – the top cushion, two side cushions and the fi tting set – with the largest having a unit weight of 150kg. This is covered by a corrugated steel roof and the fan used to infl ate the seals is placed externally under the roof. Air is taken from outside so no internal heated or cooled air is used and noise level inside the building is low. Manufactured from Neoprene Polyamide fabric coated with Chloroprene rubber, the seals are smooth and extremely durable. And because the seals are not infl ated until the vehicle is in place, everyday wear and tear is minimised, ensuring that they have a long working life. In fact, when used in conjunction with Thorworld wheel guides, alignment curbs and dock bump- ers, the truck will never touch the seals at all, other than when they are infl ated. n
www.thorworld.co.uk 40 April 2012 Storage Handling Distribution
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