DC Velocity - October 2011

VertiCool energy-saving dock doors: Aware of the importance of saving energy at the loading dock, many facilities have invested in vertical-storing dock levelers.

However, the vertical leveler alone does not prevent energy loss. To create energy savings, it must be combined with a high-quality loading dock door in order to completely seal the building envelope.

Recognizing the need for an effective ener-gy-saving door that is not cost-prohibitive, TKO Dock Doors created the VertiCool door, which is specifically designed for use with vertical storing dock levelers.

The door features a 4-inch-thick R- 23 insulated panel for thermal protection. Its 48-inch panel heights reduce the number of panel joints by 50 percent. This not only improves energy efficiency but also makes cleaning easier. Dual-compression side seals are mounted to the door panel to prevent damage and maintain effectiveness. A closed-cell foam interior prevents moisture accumulation and door damage. There is a heavy-duty polymer thermal break track that runs along the full height of the opening. The door also features a UV-stabilized exterior painted aluminum skin and has a dual overlapping header seal and compression loop bottom seals to maintain a consistent seal around all sides of the door. (TKO Dock Doors, www.tkodoors.com)

MinStar Double Deck Trailer System: MinStar Transport, a dry van carrier, has launched its new Double Deck Trailer System. This new transportation capability can help companies double the amount of freight carried on a single truck while reducing shipping costs. Designed primarily for non-stackable freight, the Double Deck Trailer System has a second floor within the trailer, which provides two levels of freight to be securely hauled in one trailer. The system was designed to maintain full trailer width and is stowed neatly at the ceiling of the trailer.

Although the system was designed for hauling rolling stock, many shippers have been able to double the amount of palletized non-stackable freight in a trailer load. Shippers who will benefit the most are those that ship light non-stackable loads, such as rolling stock, electronics, paper products, and displays.

The second floor of the trailer also has the ability to reach multiple heights at the same time for hauling odd-sized loads. (MinStar Transport, www.minstartransport.com)

Wasp Inventory Control v6: Wasp Barcode Technologies has unveiled Wasp Inventory Control v6. This updated version of the company’s inventory software features real-time visibility of stock levels, locations, and inventory access. The software enables small and medium-sized businesses to instantly update inventory data using an 802.11 b./g/n network. The software’s real-time inventory tracking allows businesses with multiple warehouse staff members or rapidly changing stock levels to ensure that data is always current and accurate, according to the company. It also eliminates the need to batch-transfer data each time that information is updated. (Wasp Barcode Technologies, http://waspbarcode.com)