Industries and warehouses need to have buildings that are well protected and yet provide all the needed access for the daily operations. Industrial sliding doors are a reliable way to provide both the needed access and the needed security for the premises and the goods and machinery located in them.
Sliding doors will slide open or shut while running on rollers and guides both at the top and bottom and must be easy to operate. These doors will slide to one side or both sides and ideally should not occupy any space both inside and outside the premises that it encloses. Sliding them against the side walls allows them to work without taking any more space other than the thickness of the door and its length. Compare this to doors that operate on hinges, which will require you to have the space clear for the door to be hinged open. This can be a hindrance to operations, and require extra attention.
Sliding doors can be of a large size so that it can allow for the free movement of vehicles and personnel and this can help in reducing the need for manual removal or loading of goods. Most sliding doors are made of metal and their construction must consider security needs. Sliding doors are made of galvanised steel sheets that are attached to an adequate metal frame. A box construction, with sheets on both sides of the frame, is ideal and provides the much-needed security and also looks good.
Sliding doors will have rollers and guides at both the top and the bottom, and it is important to see that these guides are protected from traffic. Normally they are concealed in the floor, while the top guides will be well clear of the opening so that they are not affected by any traffic movement. The tracks or guides that guide the opening and closing of doors must be properly maintained and kept free of dust and grime that can impede the smooth movement of the rollers.
Sliding doors move on rollers that are attached to both the top and bottom of the doors and these must be adequate in number and have a capacity to take the weight of the door, and the forces imposed on them during the opening and closing operations. Where there is no space on the side for the doors to slide into, the design of the door can be modified to have it both folding and sliding, so that openings still remain completely clear.
- Key benefits at a glance:
- Strong
- Robust
- Inviting for customers
- Energy efficient
- Professional
- Space savers
- Fire safety
There’s no doubt that sliding doors are a great styling addition to any commercial property, especially when they feature your branding, creating a consistent exterior appearance. But today sliding glass doors also offer a smooth flow of customers whether they are fitted on a doorway of a small, local bar, shop, eatery or some huge buildings like shopping malls, warehouses or hotels. You will struggle to find a door that’s more modern, reliable and safe than sliding doors, especially when you choose a model designed by a leading manufacturer, and fitted to perfection!