Hormann Group, a leading provider of doors and gates in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, has launched the Dobo System, that allows docking of a truck or trailer while its doors are still closed.
In some 27 specialized factories across Europe, North America and Asia, Hormann develops and produces quality gates, garage doors, industrial doors, hinged doors, fire resistant doors, loading equipment, frames, operators etc. for residential, commercial and industrial purposes.
The German door maker. set up its own subsidiary in 2009 at Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai for serving the entire Middle Eastern region.
This new Dobo system is in contrast to the conventional loading systems of Hormann MEA, said a statement from the company.
Once in the unloading position at the dock, the warehouse doors can then be safely opened. Until that time the goods remain well-protected inside the vehicle.
For additional safety, the driver can safely dock without exiting the vehicle. This minimizes the risk of accidents in the danger zone between the vehicle and ramp.
In addition to safety considerations, the DOBO system is the ideal solution: for hygienic transport, to warrant uninterrupted cold chains, lower energy costs, increasing security and as a solution for theft prevention.
On the new Dobo system, Darius Khanloo, managing director at Hormann MEA, said: "It facilitates the use of swap bodies, which can be docked in the evening and unloaded in the morning without unnecessary maneuverings around a compound and as for checks at custom posts, the truck’s doors can, where necessary, remain closed until the arrival of officials."
"Ensuring reliable sealing, as soon as the lorry is docked, the dock seal DAS-3 is inflated and seals the vehicle from three sides," he explained.
After the door is completely opened, the telescopic lip of the dock leveller is extended and easily bridges the gap between the ramp and the loading floor and can be precisely positioned up to the last centimeter.
The Dobo system can also be implemented in conjunction with a loading house, he added.-TradeArabia News Service
Hormann unveils new doors for warehouses
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