Overview
The side gaps between a loading dock leveler platform and the dock floor are a common entry point for moisture, dust, dirt, insects, rodents, and outdoor air. This 1.625-inch T-seal from Action Industries is designed to close those gaps with a flexible fin that conforms to the varying dimensions found along the edges of the leveler. The seal installs into a compatible T-channel on the leveler and provides continuous coverage along the side where the leveler meets the dock floor.
Built for demanding industrial and commercial loading dock environments, this weather seal helps reduce infiltration of contaminants around the dock leveler while also minimizing air leakage — supporting energy efficiency at the loading dock. It is sold by the foot in custom lengths or in a 350-foot reel for contractors, dock equipment installers, and facility maintenance teams handling multiple leveler installations.
Features and Dimensions
The T-seal is constructed from durable black vinyl with a 0.300-inch T-end that slides into a compatible T-channel on the loading dock leveler. The 1.625-inch flexible fin extends from the T-end and bends to conform to the side gap between the leveler and the dock floor. This flexibility is critical because dock leveler side gaps are rarely uniform — the fin adjusts to varying widths and maintains contact along the full length of the gap, even where surfaces are not perfectly aligned.
The seal ships as one continuous piece in the footage ordered, reducing seams and improving overall sealing performance along the leveler edge.
Applications
This T-seal is designed specifically for loading dock leveler side gap applications. It is commonly used on hydraulic dock levelers, mechanical dock levelers, and edge-of-dock levelers where the side gap between the leveler platform and the dock floor needs to be sealed. The seal helps block pests, dirt, dust, debris, and outdoor weather from entering the facility through the gaps around the leveler, and reduces air leakage to support climate control at the loading dock. It is suitable for warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, cold storage docks, and any loading dock environment where leveler side gap sealing is needed.
Available Options
- V2561-BL-W — Black, sold by the foot. Enter desired footage as the quantity — arrives as one continuous piece.
- V2561-BL-W-350 — Black, 350-foot reel. Designed for dock equipment contractors and facility teams handling multiple leveler installations or maintaining seal inventory.
Selection Assistance
Before ordering, confirm that your loading dock leveler has a compatible T-channel that accepts a 0.300-inch T-end profile, and that the 1.625-inch fin size is appropriate for the side gap you need to seal. If you are replacing an existing leveler seal, compare the T-profile and fin dimensions of the current seal to confirm a match. For help selecting the correct T-seal for your dock leveler, contact Barron Equipment with a photo or measurement of the existing channel and side gap.