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Blue Giant Foam Frame Shelter with Sloped Head Frame

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SKU: Foam Frame Shelter

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  • Foam side pads: Two vertical foam side pads absorb trailer misalignment and return to shape, built to withstand trailer impact.
  • Sloped head frame: Diverts rain off the sides of the dock, reducing the need for additional canopies.
  • Durable head frame: Pressure-treated lumber covered with UV-treated polyethylene sheeting, 138 in. wide with an 18 in. projection and a 36 in. head curtain.
  • TearResist vinyl curtains: Curtains include fiberglass supports to complete the seal and keep continual pressure against the trailer.
  • Reinforced wear points: Reinforced wear flaps on the head curtain and a reinforced double layer on the bottom of the side curtains.
  • Easy maintenance: Replaceable vertical curtains and replaceable foam bottom draft pads that seal the lower gap between truck and building.
  • Visibility and hardware: High-visibility yellow guide stripe; galvanized mounting brackets and hardware.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A loading dock shelter is a dock-sealing system, like the Blue Giant Foam Frame Shelter, that uses foam-padded side frames and a head curtain to form a flexible seal around the back of a trailer while leaving the trailer opening unobstructed.
A dock seal uses compressible pads the trailer backs directly into, while a shelter like this Foam Frame model uses foam side pads plus a projecting head frame and curtain that the trailer backs under, giving fuller access to the trailer interior.
This shelter is sized for a 10 ft wide x 10.5 ft high door opening, with a head frame 138 in. wide and an 18 in. projection, plus a 36 in. head curtain; extra projection and additional width options are also available.
The two vertical foam side pads absorb trailer impact and off-center positioning and spring back to shape afterward, maintaining a tight seal against the trailer sides even when the vehicle is not perfectly centered.
The sloped head frame diverts rain off the sides of the dock, which reduces the need for an additional canopy, though it manages water runoff rather than fully replacing canopy protection in every weather condition.
Yes, the vertical curtains are replaceable, along with the foam bottom draft pads, which simplifies maintenance and keeps the seal effective over time.

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