{"product_id":"vestil-retractable-dock-shelter-d-520","title":"Vestil Retractable Dock Shelter (D-520)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRetractable Loading Dock Shelters for Truck and Trailer Access\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetractable Dock Shelters provide a durable, flexible sealing solution for loading docks that service a variety of truck and trailer sizes. Designed to create a protected transition area between the building and trailer, these dock shelters help reduce weather infiltration, improve energy efficiency, and support safer loading and unloading operations. The retractable frame design allows the shelter to move with incoming trailers, helping maintain a square opening while minimizing damage from off-center impacts and reducing maintenance costs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeavy-duty steel framing combined with reinforced vinyl-coated nylon curtains delivers long-lasting performance in demanding warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, and logistics environments. Independent manual scissor mechanisms allow the shelter to retract as trailers back into position, eliminating the need for rigid guide protectors while extending service life. Reinforced side and header flaps help seal around trailers to reduce drafts, rain, dirt, and debris intrusion. Aluminum edge trim resists corrosion and provides a clean, professional appearance suitable for high-traffic loading dock applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese dock shelter systems are ideal for distribution centers, freight terminals, warehouses, cold storage facilities, and manufacturing plants seeking improved environmental control at loading dock openings. By creating a more effective trailer-to-building seal, they help protect personnel, products, and equipment while supporting productivity during loading and unloading operations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eConfigurations \u0026amp; Options\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvailable accessories and customization options allow facilities to tailor shelter performance to specific dock conditions and trailer types. Optional draft pads, additional wear protection, guide stripe configurations, sloped verticals, specialized flap arrangements, and repair kits provide added versatility. For facilities seeking a reliable loading dock weather seal with reduced maintenance requirements and enhanced trailer protection, retractable dock shelters deliver an effective long-term solution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRetractable Dock Shelter\u003c\/strong\u003e fits up to a 120\"W x 120\"H door. Independent manual scissor mechanism allows shelter to retract with the trailer keeping the shelter square. The design also eliminates the need for rigid steel guide protectors. The reinforced 40 oz. black vinyl-coated nylon flaps close the opening down to 90\"W x 90\"H. The 36\" header curtain has armor pleats for extended wear. Shelter is black with aluminum edge trim. Optional Draft Pads, model D-520-24-DP, help prevent air from coming up underneath the dock flaps. Units are non-returnable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Dock Seals \u0026amp; Shelters Survey Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProjection (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVinyl-Coated Nylon Flaps (oz.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet Wt. (lb.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD-520-24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVinyl Retractable Dock Shelter 24 In Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e535\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptions \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vestil-dock-seal-shelter-option-12-in-long-flap-d-12f\"\u003eDock Seal\/Shelter Option 12 In Long Flap (D-12F)\u003c\/a\u003e - $81.23\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vestil-optional-dock-seal-shelter-10ft-width-d-18h\"\u003eOptional Dock Seal\/Shelter 10Ft Width (D-18H)\u003c\/a\u003e - $203.46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vestil-dock-seal-shelter-option-54-oz-face-d-54oz\"\u003eDock Seal\/Shelter Option 54 Oz Face (D-54OZ)\u003c\/a\u003e - $109.67\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vestil-dock-seal-shelter-optional-armor-pleats-d-ap\"\u003eDock Seal\/Shelter Optional Armor Pleats (D-AP)\u003c\/a\u003e - $192.25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vestil-dock-seal-shelter-optional-bottom-bun-d-bbf\"\u003eDock Seal\/Shelter Optional Bottom Bun (D-BBF)\u003c\/a\u003e - $266.35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vestil-optional-full-height-pleats-guide-strips-d-fhpfs\"\u003eOptional Full Height Pleats\u0026amp;Guide Strips (D-FHPFS)\u003c\/a\u003e - $698.03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vestil-optional-full-ht-pleat-guide-strips-24in-d-fhps\"\u003eOptional Full Ht Pleat\u0026amp;Guide Strips 24In (D-FHPS)\u003c\/a\u003e - $572.19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vestil-dock-seal-shelter-option-guide-strips-d-gs\"\u003eDock Seal\/Shelter Option-Guide Strips (D-GS)\u003c\/a\u003e - $73.98\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vestil-dock-seal-shelter-option-sloped-vertical-d-sv\"\u003eDock Seal\/Shelter Option Sloped Vertical (D-SV)\u003c\/a\u003e - $82.46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vestil-dock-seal-option-repair-kit-d-kit\"\u003eDock Seal Option Repair Kit (D-KIT)\u003c\/a\u003e - $64.08\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVideos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3328aQb6lGQ\" title=\"Vestil product video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dnrpbnao4Qs\" title=\"Vestil product video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CVDpLecKswg\" title=\"Vestil product video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SHZZ196W1mA\" title=\"Vestil product video\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; 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