The importance of doors in facilities is often underestimated. They are relatively inexpensive, but they can have a significant impact on the environment by separating it from other areas. They also act as a barrier against contamination, such as insects, dirt and vermin.
High Speed Doors offer the best solution for maximizing speed, energy efficiency, productivity, safety, and minimizing repairs.
What is a High-Speed Door?
The majority of high speed doors are used for industrial applications. The durable construction allows for a faster operating speed, and can sustain more opening and closing cycles with lower maintenance costs. Depending on the application, horizontal and vertical opening doors are available.
Why should you install high-speed doors at your facility?
There are several reasons to use a high speed door. Here are a few good reasons:
Speed– Traditional roller shutter doors open very slowly, while high speed ones can be fully opened in just 1.7 seconds. This means that energy is saved and the possibility of a forklift hitting the door is reduced. Productivity increases and the risk of expensive repairs decreases.
Safety – Automatic roller shutters are too slow and are prone to damage. Manual roller shutters are heavy, and can cause back injuries. Best high speed doors are equipped with safety features that prevent them from closing when they come into contact with objects. A wireless bottom edge reverses the door if it comes in contact. The addition of window panels to increase visibility can be done to avoid injury to personnel and vehicle damage.
High-speed doors increase productivity by allowing you to spend less time on opening and closing the door. They can be activated using a range of methods, including remote controls that are installed in your forklift or radar.
High speed doors can also be used in food manufacturing and pharmaceutical environments, where hygiene and food safety are important risks to manage. Some high-speed doors have components that are specifically designed for washdown applications. Radial non-contact technology prevents contamination from transferring between the two sides of the curtain. Seals on all sides prevent dust, insects and contaminants from entering.
Temperature control: Short cycle times close the door as much as possible to create an effective barrier between wind and temperature. High speed insulated freezer door has the most reliable seal and the widest range of track configurations. It also features a knock-out feature and an auto refeed. Fastrax FR” with “RAPIDOOR® has a robust insulated door that will save you energy by preventing ice from accumulating in your freezer. This will reduce defrost cycles, and also help to cut down on cleaning costs.
The type of door used in your facility should be the best fit for your specific needs. This will maximize the reduction of your energy costs, reduce maintenance costs and improve your overall working environment.