The Series 2000 provides excellent weather protection for a wide range of truck and building variations, while yielding unobstructed accessibility to the interior of the vehicle.

Flexible "Scotchply™" stays ensure that head and side curtain pressure is maintained on the truck body while compressible neoprene cords conform to the vehicle's irregular perimeter, guaranteeing a snug fit.

Translucent panels secured to the exterior of the structural frames protect the dock area, while allowing natural light penetration. The head frame is sloped from center to provide for adequate drainage. A shelter constructed of our superior performance Dynalon fabric ensures maximum durability.

Series 2000 Alternate
Series 2050 - Similar to the 2000 except the unit projection is yieldable by the means of a spring-loaded "X" frame in lieu of a rigid frame.

Suggested Specification:
Side and head curtain fabric to be Dynalon, or other fabric as specified. Side curtains to be reinforced with Dynalon multi-ply bottom panels, equipped with highly visible guide stripes. Head curtain shall have Dyna-Armor pleats, constructed of Dynalon, at each end and shall be stabilized by wind straps. Side curtain edges shall encase a continuous closed cell neoprene cord. The top section of the side curtain to include a full "Z" stay pattern. All curtains shall encase 3M "Scotchply™" stays (steel not acceptable) enclosed by multi-layer reinforcement sleeves. Stays to be spaced evenly with a maximum of 14" O.C. in side curtains and a 20" maximum O.C. in head curtain.

Shelter shall consist of three rigid, pressure treated wood frames, kiln dried before and after treating, having translucent fiberglass secured to the exteriors. (Steel frames are optional.) The 2" x 6" head frame shall be sloped from center to provide for adequate drainage. Exterior frame corners shall be trimmed with aluminum angle. One pair of covered polyurethane foam bottom pads of 8" to 2" wedge design to be furnished per shelter. All hardware shall have a rust resistant coating. Unit shall include two factory painted 6" structural steel channel guards.

Here's how a performance based specification would be written:

FABRIC: Dock seal or shelter shall incorporate a Dynalon cover having the characteristics listed below. All bidders must submit certified test results with bid. The manufacturer shall state the characteristics of the fabric offered and that all tests are done in accordance with Federal Standard 191 and the specific method as listed below. Wear characteristics of any substitute material shall meet or exceed performance specifications.

Summary of properties of fabrics per Federal Standard 191

Coated Fabric: Dynalon
Tear strength (Per Lbs., Method 5134): 300 x 300
*Abrasion Resistance (Cycles, Method 5306): 6000
Tensile Strength (Per Lbs., Method 5100): 1200 x 1200
Cold Resistance (At -40°F, Method 5874): Pass

Coated Fabric: Dynaflex
Tear strength (Per Lbs., Method 5134): 165 x 165
*Abrasion Resistance (Cycles, Method 5306): 1250
Tensile Strength (Per Lbs., Method 5100): 550 x 575
Cold Resistance (At -40°F, Method 5874): Pass

*H-22 Wheel, 1000 Gram Load, End Point-First Exposure to Base Fabric.