The installation of 140 loading
bays at a new Asda site in
Rochdale by Hörmann
incorporates a number of improve –
ments, prompted by Asda’s desire to
continue to improve safety, efficiency
and its environmental footprint. At
this new CDC and recycling centre
each bay has been designed to
handle both double and single deck
semi-trailers.

Another design stipulation was to
accommodate the Cheetah Fastback
trailers on Asda’s fleet. To achieve
this, 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 simple
design prevents rainwater from
running into the building and
minimises a potential slip hazard.

Interlocked doors that create three
‘indoor’, level access unloading areas
for trailers are a new design feature.

Three Hörmann HS7030 high speed
spiral doors lead from the chilled
area, while two insulated SPU
sectional doors are fitted to the
exterior.