Automatic Doors done properly

Often used to facilitate ease of access for those with disabilities, such as reduced mobility or strength. While un-automated doors can be too heavy to push open and pretty much impossible for wheelchair users to navigate, existing Swing Doors can be converted to automatic to remove these issues.

Sliding Doors are ideal for larger openings and can be installed side-by-side like a pair to further increase entry/exit space. These also offer an attractive aesthetic, but they need space either side for the panels to slide into place on opening – all of our Sliding Doors are completely bespoke to fit your requirements.

Depending on the security risks or staff/visitor monitoring requirements of your business, you can choose from a fantastic range of Access Control functions, including biometric readers, fingerprint and facial recognition and proximity readers.

If your entrance is busy with regular, high footfall, we can set your doors to open at a faster rate to ensure things keep moving at a steady pace. If you often receive deliveries or work in an industry where staff are constantly carrying items in and out of the premises, Automatic Doors save time by allowing entry without the need to put items down, prop doors open and retrieve items before moving through.

As your Swing Doors open, the hinges become exposed and the gap creates a trapping hazard, so we fit hinge protectors as standard. We also provide you with safety sensors, which identify if somebody is located within the opening arc, preventing the door from operating and making potentially damaging contact with the person. Similar sensors can also be fitted where the doors open up towards a wall or panel, mitigating the risk of the trap zone that is present at 90° in these circumstances.

Both Swing and Sliding Doors are fitted with push-to-exit buttons and Sliding Door systems are also fitted with sensors (as above) to prevent accidents. Additionally, as a trapping hazard is present where the door slides into the wall, we can install either a glazed unit or a glaze half-height section to mitigate this risk.

We can powder coat your Automatic Doors frames and surrounds in your brand RAL colours, and we can also include your logo in the face of the glass for a professional finish.

Larger businesses with higher staffing levels are more likely to employ individuals that require access and mobility considerations, such as wheelchair users. In these situations, to meet your legal obligation to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), you may need to install commercial Automatic Sliding Doors or Swing Doors to allow ease of access into and out of the building, and perhaps within the interior of the premises too.

Because Automated Swing and Sliding Doors can be fitted with a range of Access Control solutions, you can reduce the risk of unauthorised people entering your building, and monitor everyone who comes through your doors – while also creating an auditable log of attendance to help your HR department and payroll activities. Risk of visitors accessing sensitive areas is mitigated and subsequently, potential liabilities for safety and insurance.