Choosing the Right Insulated Sectional Door for your Chilled Application
When it comes to chilled environments, selecting the right insulated sectional door is more than just a choice—it’s a necessity. The wrong door can lead to temperature loss, condensation issues, and even long-term damage to your facility. That’s why at Ulti Group, we take insulation and thermal efficiency seriously.
Let’s dive into what makes the Thermo 80 Insulated Sectional Door the superior choice for chilled airlocks, dock doors, and even blast freezer environments.
Why the Right Door Matters in a Chilled Environment
In cold storage applications, thermal efficiency is everything. A well-sealed, thermally broken door helps:
✅ Prevent sweating & condensation – Reducing moisture buildup that can lead to mold or structural damage.
✅ Maintain temperature control – Keeping the cold where it should be and reducing energy loss.
✅ Enhance long-term durability – Avoiding issues like warped panels and degraded seals.
The Thermo 80 door is built specifically to handle these challenges.
Key Features That Set the Thermo 80 Apart
1. Superior Sealing
🔹 Double side seals – Ensuring minimal air leakage.
🔹 Enhanced top seal – A crucial barrier against air transfer.
🔹 Double bulb bottom seal – For maximum ground-level insulation.
Every part of the door is designed to create an airtight environment, minimising energy loss and preventing condensation.
2. Complete Thermal Break – No More Sweating!
One of the biggest mistakes in chilled environments is using a door with incomplete thermal breaks. Some standard insulated sectional doors claim to have thermal breaks, but they still have steel cappings that transfer cold from the inside to the outside, leading to condensation and sweating.
The Thermo 80 difference?
✔ Plastic end caps & profiles – Eliminating temperature tracking from inside to outside.
✔ Fully thermally broken panels – Preventing cold spots and sweating issues.
✔ Quadruple-glazed windows with thermal breaks – No condensation or cold transfer.
3. Thermally Broken Track System
Most sectional doors have their track system bolted directly to the wall, which allows cold transfer. The Thermo 80 uses a thermal packer behind the track, creating an additional thermal break.
Why is this important?
🔸 Prevents cold from transferring into the warmer building structure.
🔸 Eliminates condensation buildup behind the track.
🔸 Enhances long-term durability of both the door and the facility.
4. Airtight Sealing System
At the top corner of the door, we’ve introduced a unique wedge system that ensures a tight seal when the door closes. This small but powerful feature eliminates air leaks, helping maintain temperature control efficiently.
5. Insulated Bottom Retainer
Unlike standard doors that use metal retainers (which conduct cold), the Thermo 80’s bottom seal is mounted in a plastic retainer. This eliminates cold tracking, ensuring your door maintains its thermal efficiency.
The Risks of Using the Wrong Insulated Door
Choosing the wrong door for a chilled or freezer environment can result in:
❌ Condensation & sweating – Leading to mold growth and building damage.
❌ Higher energy costs – As cold air escapes and warm air infiltrates.
❌ Structural damage over time – Due to moisture and freezing issues.
The Thermo 80 eliminates these risks with industry-leading insulation and thermal break technology.
Want to See the Thermo 80 in Action?
The best way to understand the difference is to see it for yourself! Visit our Auckland showroom and get hands-on with the Thermo 80’s game-changing features.
📞 Get in touch with us today to learn more about how the right door can make all the difference in your chilled application.