Dock Seals & Shelters Improve Safety and Protect Merchandise

McKee’s Dock Seals and Shelters are designed to improve safety, protect merchandise, reduce cost (via energy conservation), and improve security at the loading dock.

McKee offers a wide range of fabric materials, configurations, and options allowing you to build the best solution for your application. Contact us today to create the best possible solution for your application!

Dock Seals

S-600 Series Foam Dock Seal with Head Pad

Ideal for smaller doors (9’ wide x 9’ high or less), the Serco S-600 Series foam dock seal with head pad model automatically seals as a trailer is backed up against the foam pads, providing a positive seal between internal and exterior environments. Its heavy-duty construction includes roll-formed SercoSteel® galvanized steel, for quality durability that lasts with minimal maintenance.

S-700 Series Foam Dock Seal with Head Curtain

The Serco S-700 Series foam dock seal with head curtain is able to accommodate a variety of vehicle heights, and is ideal for industrial doors 9 feet high or taller. A hood-style head curtain seals the rear of the vehicle, while end caps secure the drop curtain to the side pads. Durable fiberglass stays provide stiffness in the top of the curtain for better moisture drainage, while rugged, roll-formed galvanized steel framing increases durability. Seamless aluminum tubing provides the head curtain with additional support.

S-800 Series Foam Dock Seal with Adjustable Head Pad

The Serco S-800 Series foam dock seal with adjustable head pad provides a sturdy seal for a full range of trailer heights, with a manually adjustable head pad that allows you to position it on a 48-inch vertical track. A standard 18-inch high foam head pad is mounted on a heavy-gauge steel pad.

IDS-HP Series Ironside High Wear Resistant Fabric Dock Seal

The Serco Ironside™ model IDS-HP Dock Seal combats challenges at the loading dock such as more abrasive movements from air ride suspensions and intermodal trailers, sharp edges on trailers where they interface with the dock seal, and yard spotters creating a prying motion on the seal head pad – all while also providing superior environmental control. Ironside™ is made with Serco-exclusive UHWR™ (Ultra High Wear Resistant) fabric, which has been tested and certified to 40,000+ abrasion cycles – up to 10 times the abrasion resistance of the competitive fabrics tested – for superior wear resistance.

UHWR™ full height wear face covers base material on side pads, providing superior abrasion and wear resistance, and eliminating the need for side pad wear pleats
Head Pad includes full-width UHWR™ wear face and 4” exposure wear panels on corners where the toughest contact with trailers occurs
Exclusive Guardian® Head Pad counters the prying effect of trailer movement and yard spotters
Exclusive heat-sealed, full-length yellow guide stripe is embedded in UHWR™ fabric, effectively welding the two materials together (a superior process versus conventional sewing)
Exclusive roll-formed, galvanized steel backer extends product life and is superior to wood construction
Highly resilient open-celled polyurethane foam keeps original shape and compresses easily to extend the life of the seal
3-year limited factory warranty against defects in materials and workmanship

IDS-HC Series Ironside High Wear Resistant Fabric Dock Seal with Head Curtain

The Serco Ironside™ model IDS-HC Dock Seal is designed to provide superior environmental control while combating issues such as: taller door openings servicing varying height trailers, more abrasive movements from air ride suspensions and intermodal trailers, and sharp edges on trailers where they interface with the dock seal. Ironside™ is made with Serco-exclusive UHWR™ (Ultra High Wear Resistant) fabric, which features superior wear resistance. UHWR™ has been tested and certified to 40,000+ abrasion cycles – up to 10 times the abrasion resistance of the competitive fabrics tested.

UHWR™ full height wear face covers base material on side pads, providing superior abrasion and wear resistance, and eliminating the need for side pad wear pleats
Exclusive EFC (Encapsulated Foam Chambers) Head Curtain includes UHWR™ 4” exposure wear panels on corners where the toughest contact with trailers occurs
Integrated pull rope system allows full adjustability to varying trailer heights
Exclusive heat-sealed, full-length yellow guide stripe is embedded in UHWR™ fabric, effectively welding the two materials together (a superior process versus conventional sewing)
Exclusive roll-formed, galvanized steel backer extends product life and is superior to wood construction
Highly resilient open-celled polyurethane foam keeps original shape and compresses easily to extend the life of the seal
3-year limited factory warranty against defects in materials and workmanship

S-3000L Series L-Shaped Side Pad Foam Dock Seal with Head Pad

The extremely versatile Serco S-3000L Series L-shaped side pad foam dock seal with head pad provides full-width access to a trailer when docked at doors up to 9 feet high. Its premium features include a compression foam head pad with L-shaped side pads, which are equipped with triangular-shaped foam wedges to offer added support, along with roll-formed galvanized steel framing.

S-3000HL Series L-Shaped Side Pad Foam Dock Seal with Head Curtain

The Serco S-3000HL Series L-shaped side pad foam dock seal with head curtain features a modular hood-style head curtain that’s able to accommodate a variety of trailer widths and provides total access to the vehicle when docked at doors with openings over 9 feet high. It won’t over-compress due to extra projection required on similar competitive models. It also includes the rugged, roll-formed galvanized steel framing that’s a Serco dock seal standard.

S-1000 Series ULTRA-SEAL Foam Dock Seal with Head Pad

Get superior sealing effectiveness even if your trailer is docked off-center with the Serco S-1000 Series ULTRA-SEAL foam dock seal with head pad. This unique seal accommodates a wide variety of trailer widths up to 8 ft. 6 in. The head pad seals along the top edge of the trailer, while side pads seal the hinge gap on trailers without blocking the doorway for better access to the back of the trailer.

S-2000 Series ULTRA-SEAL Foam Dock Seal with Head Curtain

The S-2000 Series ULTRA-SEAL foam dock seal with head curtain features a tight sidewall seal, with the additional benefit of a hood-style head curtain for application with taller doorways. The modular hood design includes extra durable XL-100 Super Fabric curtain, support pads on seamless aluminum tubing for front support, end caps and galvanized steel framing for even greater strength and protection.

S-2500G Series Foam Dock Seal With Movable Head Pad System

Looking for the strongest Serco dock seal? Get it with the S-2500G Series GUARDIAN® foam dock seal with two-piece movable head pad system. This dock seal actually moves vertically with the trailer, in turn reducing wear on the side pads and head pad and increasing the life of your dock seal.

Dock Shelters

S-420 Series Rigid Frame Dock Shelter

The Serco S-420 Series rigid frame dock shelter is designed to accommodate a wide variety of door and vehicle sizes, while providing full-width access to the back of the vehicle. It features steel supports that protect the frame from off-center trailers, along with flexible fiberglass stays that ensure the head and side curtain pressure is maintained on the trailer body. Proper water drainage is ensured with the help of a head frame covered with translucent fiberglass with 2-inch side-to-side rake.

S-3200 Series SnapBack Dock Shelter

The gravity-biased, flexible frame of the Serco S-3200 Series SnapBack dock shelter yields for misguided vehicles, preventing costly building and shelter damage. Here’s how it works: as a misguided vehicle approaches, the frame moves upward and back to prevent impact. Once the vehicle leaves, the frame returns to its original position. This smart design accommodates a variety of vehicles sizes and types, while providing full trailer access during the loading process.

S-2200 Series Ultra Dock Shelter

Combining the flexibility of a dock seal with the full vehicle access of a shelter, the Serco S2200 Series Ultra Dock Shelter® provides an effective shield against some of the toughest outdoor elements — such as cold, rain, sleet and snow — outside of your warehouse. It creates a tight seal between the building wall and the back of a vehicle, providing you with cost-effective energy savings and contributing to the comfort level of your facility. Its durable steel frame comes protected with a 5-year warranty against rotting, cracking or warping.

BDS-S Blackout Dock Shelter

The Serco Blackout™ model BDS-S Dock Shelter is specifically designed for the most demanding applications. It stands up to the test of air ride suspension and intermodal trailers creating more abrasive movements on the dock shelter, while also helping maintain consistent temperature control, avoiding energy loss, effectively sealing varying trailer configurations and meeting regulatory requirements. Blackout™ features the exclusive Serco UHWR™ (Ultra High Wear Resistant) fabric for superior wear resistance. UHWR™ has been tested and certified to 40,000+ abrasion cycles – up to 10 times the abrasion resistance of the competitive fabrics tested.

Exclusive S-900DD DryDock® Integral Rain Header system effectively blocks moisture infiltration from the top of trailer
Exclusive Hinge Guard™ seals off hinge gap around swing-out doors, blocking air and light from entering the facility
Exclusive UHWR™ fabric on top and bottom wear panels prevents the heaviest trailer abrasion
Exclusive LightBlockr™ connector curtain blocks air and light infiltration at overlap of side and head curtains
Structural, rigid head frame acts as a canopy while translucent top cover allows increased visibility and operating light
Exclusive roll-formed, galvanized steel framing extends product life and is superior to wood construction
Foam-filled side members provide protection from impact by off-center trailers

HINGE GUARD Dock Shelter System

It can be difficult to decide between a dock seal or a dock shelter for your loading dock. With the Serco HINGE GUARD™ Dock Shelter System, you’ll get the best of both worlds. It’s specially designed to close off trailer hinge gaps you may experience with a conventional dock shelter, while keeping trailer access unrestricted. The result is a more secure loading dock at its most energy efficient.

Smart Design Advantages:

Automatic activation works by grasping a trailer’s sides and covering its hinge gaps as it backs up for a consistent top to bottom seal
Creates a barrier against outdoor elements and dust, insects and other debris
Requires virtually no maintenance and is easily replaceable
HINGE GUARD is an available option on S-2200, S-3200 and S-420 series dock shelters