Solid dock doors are more secure and provide better thermal protection than translucent doors and mesh and solid curtains. They don't have windows to provide privacy and increased security over doors with windows.

Solid dock doors with windows allow workers to see outside the dock and provide an additional source of light near the door. Solid dock doors are more secure and provide better thermal protection than translucent doors and mesh and solid curtains.

Translucent dock doors allow light to enter the building and allow workers and site visitors to see through the door. They provide less privacy than solid doors because passersby can see inside the building.

Mesh dock curtains allow air to circulate while preventing dust and debris from entering the facility. Curtains roll up to allow free access across the door. Curtain roll-up doors install inside a solid dock door, which can be closed and locked to increase securing when the dock is closed.

Solid dock curtains that have windows separate areas to limit dirt and debris, minimize noise transfer, and contain conditioned air. Windows allow workers allow line of sight and doors roll up to provide free access across the threshold.

Dock door locks use a spring-loaded mechanism to secure the door in the down position and prevent it from slamming shut or moving when open. The lock is automatically triggered when the door is fully open or closed and can be manually triggered at any height.

Dock door guards install on the sides of a door to prevent machinery from bumping into and damaging dock doors. Guards protect rails when they're in the up position. In the down position, dock door guards protect the door and prevent vehicles from passing through an open door.