The Swing Door

Automatic swing doors were one of the first types of automatic doors and they provide us with a very good means of access, egress and security. If the premises has manual swing door, the swing operator can be retro-fitted, therefore, its popularity for clients wishing to comply with the DDA.

The bi-folding door also offers a battery back up or break-out facility during power failure, adding an extra element of safety

When transforming a manual door into an automatic or low energy door, consideration must be taken into account as regards to safety features, such as finger trapping, side approach, wall hazards and wrong way traffic, which are all hazards or potential hazards.

The Bi-Parting Doors

The bi-parting door or sliding door as it is most commonly known is by far the most widely used automatic door system around. Styles vary and its safety features lend themselves to high traffic volumes, while being simplicity in operation.

Activation and safety features ensure the correct operation as traffic approaches, and users are not under any threat from entrapment. All in all sliding doors are the epitome of all automatic doors.