Improving safety

Hörmann has incorporated several
improvements at a new Asda site
following the installation of 140
loading bays. To continue to improve
safety, efficiency and the store’s
environmental footprint at the CDC
and recycling centre, each bay has
been designed to handle both double
and single deck semi-trailers.

The Cheetah Fastback trailers on
Asda’s fleet have also been
accommodated: extended 1700mm
deep dock shelters have been
fabricated so that the inflatable head
creates a seal on the rear of the trailer,
at the front of the aerodynamic slope.

This prevents rainwater from running
into the building and minimises a
potential slip hazard.

New interlocked doors create three
‘indoor’ level access unloading areas
for trailers. Three Hörmann HS7030
high speed spiral doors lead from the
chilled area, whilst two insulated SPU
sectional doors are fitted to the
exterior. The interlock prevents either
set of doors being open at the same
time, minimising thermal losses.