Architect's Corner
Architect Tools for Overhead Doors
Architect's Corner, a resource for commercial and residential architects, contains comprehensive technical and resource materials to support your project, including drawings for installing residentia and commercial doors. Simply select the specific residential or commercial application or product that suits your construction or remodeling project, and you're just clicks away from downloading specifications to your desktop.
Commercial Garage Doors
Overhead Door™ high speed metal doors offer a high speed offering that is both secure and aesthetically pleasing with opening speeds up to 80" per second. Engineered for high cycles the RapidShield™ and RapidView™ doors have a springless design requiring minimal interruption for maintenance.
The breadth of the Overhead Door™ rolling service door product line ensures that your project specifications will be met with ease and style. Ideal for situations where side room and headroom are at a premium, our upward-coiling service doors fit openings up to 1500 sq. ft. (139,355 sq.mm) and are available with the industry's widest array of slat profiles, curtain materials and colors, offering a virtually endless array of options to satisfy both aesthetic considerations and working requirements.
Overhead Door™ sectional steel and insulated steel doors satisfy applications where durability, reliability and economy are top priorities. An array of door panel profiles, track and hardware, and specialized options allows you to further customize these doors to your specific project requirements.
Overhead Door™ wind-load garage doors, are fashioned to withstand nature's power and keep your family, employees and possessions safe. Our wind-load options for residential, commercial and industrial applications provide superior craftsmenship, durability and trouble-free performance to protect your home or business against hurricanes, high-wind damages, wind-borne debris, relentless rains, internal an external pressure changes and many other wind related circumstances.
Garage Door Openers
Overhead Door® commercial door operators provide an integrated door system that comes with our guarantee for reliable performance when you need it most - every day. Built with convenience in mind, our automatic door operators also make it safer and easier to perform daily job duties so you can improve efficiency and close the door on your competition.
Model RSX® is a standard duty auto-tensioning belt driven commercial operator available in '1/2hp, '3/4hp, and 1hp. Mounting: Trolley, Jackshaft Side mount, Jackshaft Center mount.
Model RHX® is a heavy-duty, gear-reduced commercial operator available in '1/2hp, '3/4hp, 1hp. Mounting type: Trolley, Jackshaft Side mount, Jackshaft Center mount.
Model RMX® is a medium duty auto-tensioning belt driven commercial operator available in '1/2hp. Mounting type: Trolley, Jackshaft Side mount.
Model RSX® is a standard duty auto-tensioning belt driven commercial operator available in '1/2hp, '3/4hp, and 1hp. Mounting: Trolley, Jackshaft Side mount, Jackshaft Center mount.
Model RHX® is a heavy-duty, gear-reduced commercial operator available in '1/2hp, '3/4hp, 1hp. Mounting type: Trolley, Jackshaft Side mount, Jackshaft Center mount.
Model RSX® is a standard duty auto-tensioning belt driven commercial operator available in '1/2hp, '3/4hp, and 1hp. Must be wall mounted.
Model RHX® is a heavy-duty, gear-reduced commercial operator available in '1/2hp, '3/4hp, and 1hp. Must be wall mounted.
Residential Garage Doors
Dock Equipment
Fast, safe install with height adjusters operated while standing on building floor-no need for installer to be under leveler and no shimming/welding needed in rear of pit
Adjusters quickly position the dock level with the building floor
Improved safety — the installer is never under the levelerLevelers ship with four steel fork loops bolted to the deck, which improves stability when lifting from a truck. The loops help with forklift placement into a pit from inside or outside the building, and helps to minimize levelers sliding while stacked on top of each other
Cut outs identify weld points to the curb angle for faster installation
Lifter arm is mounted to the rear of the frame instead of sitting on pit floor. No need to shim or weld under the lifter arm
Easy and Safe Deployment
Handle is easy to push/pull for comfortable and fast operation
Handle range of motion keeps workers in a comfortable position
Reduces bumps and trip hazards on deck and lip
Durable Design and Finish
Rugged construction of lip and deck hinge provides durability for years of service
Lip hinge sheds debris minimizing trapping and grinding between the lip deck junction causing fatigue
Textured powder coat finish provides better traction for safety and helps to increase productivity. This durable finish also provides better corrosion protection and adhesion compared to wet paint
Compliant with ANSI MH30.1-2022 which includes rigorous load testing requirements
Environmentally Friendly
Compared to paint, our powder coat process has major environmental advantages
Impactable L-shaped columns hug the trailer to help seal out the weather. Along with the adjustable curtains, this shelter accommodates a wide variety of trailers with different widths and heights. It also provides access to the full width and height of the trailer.
Adjustable Curtain Heights
Available with up to a 52" drop
Full width steel tube that prevents curtain sagging
With a rope and pulley assembly, the curtain adjusts to different trailer heights to help aid thermal efficiency. The curtain can be ordered with overlapping low temperature PVC strips for cold applications
High Quality Construction
The fabric is double stitched with high strength polyester thread that has been UV treated for long term durability
The columns have premium grade foam with full compression and recovery properties in temperatures as low as -40°F
The fire resistant foam is continuously bonded to the backing with a non-flammable adhesive with elastic properties for long life
Plated vent openings drain moisture and promote air circulation for compression in the vertical columns
Fabric Advantages
Made of fire resistant fabric and available in multiple weights including a premium 40 oz fabric that has 6 times more abrasion resistance
All fabrics are treated with UV protection to prevent fading
Additional Trailer Impact and Abrasion Protection
Optional column wear pleats provide additional tearing and abrasion protection
Heavy duty 66 oz. wear pleats on the top and bottom corners also available
This shelter has flexible vertical panels and a curtain to serve a wide variety of trailers with different widths and heights, while still providing weather protection to save on heating/cooling costs. It provides full width and height access to the back of the trailer.
Construction Advantages
The side and top panels are covered with galvanized steel panels and trimmed with aluminum angle for a clean, durable finish. Both upper corners of the shelter have overlapping wear pleats for added protection from trailer impacts and tearing. The top panel is peaked to drain water.
A foam bead is sewn into the leading edge of the vertical front panels and top panel
Vertical panels are double layered fabric at the leading edge of the impact area
The fabric is double stitched with high strength polyester thread that has been UV treated for improved durability
Fiberglass stays are encased in multi-layer pockets and provide the vertical panels with strength (Top stays are “Z" style to keep the curtain straight)
Fabric Advantages
Made of fire resistant fabric and available in multiple weights including a premium 40 oz fabric that has six times more abrasion resistance than standard fabric
For the most punishing applications, optional premium plus fabric is recommended.
It is similar to the belts used on heavy duty, industrial conveyors. It provides elevated resistance to UV, fire, abrasion, tearing, rot, stains, salts, and oils
All fabrics are treated with UV protection to help reduce fading
When compressed by the trailer, the top pad and side columns provide the best seal between the inside/outside areas around the door opening.
High Quality Construction
The fabric is double stitched with high strength polyester thread that has been UV. treated for long term durability
The columns and top pad have premium grade foam with full compression and recovery properties in temperatures as low as -40°F
The fire resistant foam is continuously bonded to the backing with a non-flammable adhesive with elastic properties for long life
Plated vent openings drain moisture and promote air circulation for compression in the vertical columns and top pad
Fabric Advantages
Made of fire resistant fabric and available in multiple weights including a premium 40 oz fabric that has 6 times more abrasion resistance
All fabrics are treated with UV protection to help prevent fading
Additional Trailer Impact and Abrasion Protection
Optional column wear pleats provide additional tearing and abrasion protection
Heavy duty 66 oz. wear pleats on the top and bottom corners also available
Optional 4 Sided Weather Protection
At docks where there is no leveler, a bottom seal pad can provide a seal on all four sides of the opening along with the side columns and top pad
Our seal with an adjustable top curtain is designed to accommodate varying trailer heights while providing superior weather protection. Save on heating/cooling costs with this innovative solution that closes gaps and helps protect against harsh weather.
Adjustable Curtain Heights
Available with up to a 60" drop
Full width steel tube that prevents curtain sagging
With a rope and pulley assembly, the curtain adjusts to different trailer heights to help aid thermal efficiency. In lieu of curtain fabric, low temperature PVC strips can be ordered for cold weather applications
High Quality Construction
The fabric is double stitched with high strength polyester thread that has been UV treated for long term durability
The columns have premium grade foam with full compression and recovery properties in temperatures as lows as -40°F
The fire resistant foam is continuously bonded to the backing with a non-flammable adhesive with elastic properties for long life
Plated vent openings drain moisture and promote air circulation for compression in the vertical columns
Fabric Advantages
Made of fire resistant fabric and available in multiple weights including a premium 40 oz fabric that has 6 times more abrasion resistance. All fabrics are treated with UV protection to help prevent fading
Additional Trailer Impact and Abrasion Protection
Optional column wear pleats provide additional tearing and abrasion protection. Heavy duty 66 oz. wear pleats on the top and bottom corners also available
Optional 4 Sided Weather Protection
At docks where there is no leveler, a bottom seal pad can provide a seal on all four sides of the opening along the side columns and top pad
Outfit your dock with essential accessories so the loading process is safe and efficient: lights, fans, bumpers, track guards, trailer chocks.
Lights
Increase safety at the loading dock with dock lights that provide energy efficient illumination the inside the trailer. Movable arms have a 40" reach and position the lights as needed or completely out of the way. The rugged polycarbonate housing and electric components of these lights are designed to withstand impacts and the rigors of the loading dock. Choice of the sturdy dual arm or single arm for vertical and horizontal adjustability. Add a fan to help keep workers comfortable when it's warm.
Bumpers - Mechanical Pit Leveler & Edge of Dock
Laminated bumpers protect your dock using recycled ply-type truck tire sections secured with 3/4" steel bar. Constructed with heavy duty 3/8" steel angles at the anchoring location to dock. Select from a range of dimensions and vertical styles to accommodate your application. Steel faced bumpers provide more impact and abrasion protection with a 3/8" steel face.
Track Guards
Colored in safety yellow for visibility, these 48" tall track guards are designed to protect door tracks from impacts by forklift and pallet movers without interfering with the door operation. Choice of 3/16" or 1/4" steel construction with floor and wall mounting. Top taper helps reduce hand pinching. Also available in a floor-only mount style.
Chocks
For the best protection, use 2 chocks per loading dock position and fit snuggly under the tires for holding power. Molded chock (7" x 9" x 7") is constructed of solid, durable rubber for stability and long life. The aluminum chock (7" x 11" x 8") has a claw-like bottom to grip a variety of surface conditions. The heavy duty, zinc plated chain resists corrosion and attaches to the chock to discourage chock misplacement.