What is a high-speed PVC door?
High-speed PVC doors consist of a flexible, seamed curtain together with a high-speed motor and control unit. Because they open and close in far less time than conventional doors, they keep the transit time between two environments to a minimum. In industrial facilities they are chosen for passages between production lines, in cold stores and in areas with heavy forklift traffic.
Concrete benefits for the business
- Energy saving: the shorter the door stays open, the lower the heating and cooling load.
- Climate and hygiene control: the passage of dust, insects and moisture is reduced markedly.
- Traffic flow: waiting time disappears for forklift and pallet-truck movements.
- Occupational safety: photocells and safety barriers keep the risk of collision to a minimum.
- Maintenance cost: on impact the curtain leaves the guide and, on most models, re-seats itself.
Which model suits which area?
The choice is made according to the opening size, the daily number of passes, the temperature difference between environments and the wind load. Spiral models stand out indoors where high speed and narrow side clearance are needed, insulated spiral models in the cold chain, and folding models across wide openings. On an external facade, wind load must be taken into account as well.
The difference correct installation makes
The performance of high-speed doors is directly related to correct measurement and correct installation. Side clearances, lintel headroom, floor flatness and the electrical infrastructure must be checked before installation. Ten minutes of measurement at the survey stage prevents a problem that would otherwise last for years.
With a high-speed door the real gain is not in the speed, but in the total time the door stays closed.
