Kelley Loading Dock Shelters
Kelley offers a range of dock shelter models, each designed to accommodate different trailer sizes and loading requirements while ensuring energy efficiency, full-width trailer access, and long-term performance.
Product Options
Kelley RS600 Series Rail Shelter
A 3-sided frame and cover system with spring-tensioned upper frame assembly for simple one-person operation. Built for reliability with 100% corrosion-resistant hardware, the RS600 is a cost-effective solution for rail applications.
Kelley RS700 Series Rail Shelter
Durable coated-fabric cover supported by spring-tensioned frames. Available in 3- or 4-sided cover options with standard 4-sided frame construction. All hardware is corrosion-resistant for long-lasting use.
Kelley TS Series Rigid Frame Dock Shelter
Built for full-width access, the TS Series features:
- Translucent fiberglass head frame with 2" rake for drainage
- Overlapping wear pleats for added durability
- Galvanized Tufsteel® framing (5-year limited warranty)
- Ideal for accommodating a wide variety of trailer sizes.
Kelley FSR Series Foamside Dock Shelter
Combines a flexible seal with full trailer access. Key features include:
- Tufsteel® frame (5-year warranty)
- Raked translucent head frame for weather protection
- Compressible neoprene cords and fiberglass stays for optimal seal
- Heavy-duty impactable foam side members
- This shelter ensures comfort, energy savings, and efficiency in harsh environments.
Kelley FlexFrame® Dock Shelter
A versatile shelter solution with Kelley’s gravity-biased flexible frame, which yields to off-center trailer impacts—reducing costly damage. Benefits include:
- Reinforced top cover and side panels that allow natural light
- Overlapping wear pleats and flexible stays for optimal sealing
- High-visibility guide stripes and steel impact protection
- The FlexFrame returns to its original position after impact, minimizing downtime and ownership cost.
Additional Options & Accessories
- Common Side Members: Share frame structures between adjacent units
- Special Head Member: Allows installation under overhangs
- Metal Hoods: Galvanized steel with gutter for weather protection
- Bottom Pads: Foam-filled seals to eliminate floor gaps
Fabric Options
- TS-55® Super Fabric: Industry-leading puncture resistance
- Hypalon®, Vinyl, and Urethane in various weights
- Flame retardant options that meet CA Title 19 and NFPA-701 standards
Ideal For:
- Distribution centers
- Warehouses
- Logistics facilities requiring protection from environmental conditions, safe and efficient trailer access, and minimal long-term maintenance
Kelley Blockade™ Dock Shelter
Model: BDS-K
Built to protect your facility against the harshest trailer conditions, the Kelley Blockade™ BDS-K Dock Shelter delivers unmatched environmental sealing, durability, and energy efficiency.
Designed for high-abuse, high-traffic applications, this rugged dock shelter features a combination of exclusive Kelley technologies that keep air, water, and contaminants out, ensuring consistent interior temperatures and helping facilities meet strict environmental regulations.
Key Features:
- AquaShield® Moisture Sealing System
An exclusive Kelley feature that automatically positions and seals the top of the trailer, blocking moisture infiltration. The high-resilient foam core is protected by three layers of durable coated fabric for long-term weather resistance. - Hinge Guard™ Gap Sealing System
Effectively seals off the hinge gaps around swing-out trailer doors, preventing air and light infiltration. Built from HMWPE (High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) for extreme durability, even in high-cycle environments. - SHARC™ Fabric Wear Panels
Super High Abrasion Resistant Compound fabric is certified to withstand over 40,000 abrasion cycles—10x more than standard competitive fabrics. It reinforces high-contact wear areas for extended product life. - LightGuard™ Connector Curtain
Seals the overlap between side and head curtains to reduce air leakage and light infiltration, enhancing environmental control at the dock. - Rigid Head Frame Canopy
The structural steel head frame acts as a canopy and incorporates a translucent top cover for increased visibility and operating light inside the dock area. - Reinforced Galvanized Steel Framing
Roll-formed framing resists corrosion and damage, outperforming traditional wood construction in strength and longevity. - Foam-Filled Side Members
Cushions against impact from off-center trailers, adding structural protection and sealing integrity.
Specifications:
- Service Range: Accommodates trailer heights from 12'-9" to 13'-6"
- Seal Systems: AquaShield® top seal and Hinge Guard™ side seal included
- Frame Construction: Galvanized steel with rigid head canopy
- Fabric: SHARC™ wear-resistant compound at critical abrasion zones
- Side Covers: Weighted for maximum sealing performance
- Installation: Ideal for high-abuse, high-traffic dock environments
Ideal For:
- Distribution centers
- Manufacturing plants
- Cold storage facilities that require superior dock sealing performance, durability under high-cycle conditions, and protection against the elements
Aquashield® Moisture Sealing System
Hinge Guard™ Gap Sealing System
- Integral to the Blockade™ Dock Shelter to automatically position and seal the trailer door hinge gaps.
- High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE) material capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions and high cycle traf
- Hinge Guard™ specifically shaped and sized to interface with swing out door trailers of varying configurations.
- Attached securely with industrial hook and loop for easy replacement.
Kelley FoamSide® Truck Shelter
This premium dock shelter provides full trailer access with the sealing advantages of a dock seal. The impactable foam-filled side members form a tight barrier around the trailer while maintaining flexibility to reduce damage from impact. The Hinge Guard™ system further enhances efficiency by sealing gaps around open trailer door hinges, preventing outside air from entering and helping maintain interior climate control.
Key Features:
- Full Trailer Access with Seal: Combines the flexibility of a dock seal with the accessibility of a shelter, enabling unrestricted trailer access while sealing off the loading dock.
- Hinge Guard™ Technology: Blocks air gaps at trailer hinge points using durable HMWPE (High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) inserts secured with industrial hook-and-loop fasteners for easy replacement.
- Impactable Foam-Filled Side Members: Absorb impact from misaligned trailers without compromising structural integrity.
- Durable Construction: Includes roll-formed galvanized steel framing and fiberglass stays for reinforced head and side curtains.
- Translucent Head Member: Allows natural light transmission into the dock area.
- Raked Header Design: Facilitates water run-off to reduce moisture accumulation.
- Draft Protection: Foam-filled draft pads help eliminate unwanted airflow.
- Customization Options: Available in multiple sizes, curtain materials (22 oz., 40 oz. vinyl, XL-100™, CSM), and colors including black, tan, brown, blue, and green.
Specifications:
- Curtain Drop Options: 30" to 54"
- Top/Bottom Projection Options: 24" to 42"
- Unit Widths: 11’6” to 12’1”
- Unit Heights: 11’0” to 12’6”
- Head Styles: Raked or Flat
- Dock Types: Suitable for level, incline, or decline approaches
- Trailer Compatibility: Works with standard and refrigerated trailers
(Hinge Guard™ not recommended for trailers with hydraulic tailgates or rear step sections)
Ideal For:
Facilities that require full access to trailer interiors while maintaining a tight environmental seal like food warehouses, manufacturing plants, and temperature-sensitive distribution centers.