What You Need to Know About Industrial Doors: A Guide to the 3 Main Types

Industrial doors play a crucial role in maintaining efficiency, security, and temperature control within various commercial and industrial settings. With a wide range of options available, it’s essential to understand the different types of industrial doors and their specific applications to make sure you find the perfect fit for your facility. In this blog, we will explore three main types of industrial doors available and what they’re best used for.

Freezer & Coolroom Doors

These doors are specially designed to create a barrier that effectively seals temperature-controlled environments such as cold storage facilities, refrigerated warehouses, and food processing areas.

Key features include:

1. High levels of insulation: Freezer and coolroom doors are equipped with high-quality insulation materials to minimise temperature transfer and maintain the desired climate. For example, doors like the Ulti Frigo 2 have dual curtains and a heater blowing warm air into the gap between the curtains when it is closed for superior thermal performance.
2. Strong sealing mechanisms: Whether they are PVC Curtain doors or highly insulated hinged or sliding doors, they all feature robust sealing systems or gaskets to prevent the infiltration of warm air and the escape of cold air, ensuring energy efficiency and temperature stability.
3. Great durability: Freezer and coolroom doors are built to withstand harsh conditions, including low temperatures, humidity, and frequent opening and closing cycles.

Freezer and coolroom doors are best used in the following applications:

• Cold storage facilities
• Refrigerated rooms
• Food processing and manufacturing plants
• Pharmaceutical and biotech industries

NB: Air doors are an exception to these features, as they utilise strong, directed air currents to maintain temperatures, instead of relying on insulation and strong seals. Read about the Ulti Air Door for more on this technology.

Ambient High-Speed Doors

High-speed doors are an essential component of businesses that require fast and frequent access to specific areas of their facilities, whether it be for environmental control, hygiene control, or simply improving operational efficiency and productivity.

Key features include:

1. Speed and Performance: High speed doors like the Ulti Roll are designed to operate at significantly faster speeds compared to traditional doors, for quick access with minimal air exchange.
2. Safety Features: These doors are equipped with advanced sensors and safety systems to detect obstacles and prevent the door from closing on something it shouldn’t, and can also be integrated with light systems to notify personnel of potential hazards on the other side of the door.
3. Durability and Reliability: They are constructed with durable materials to withstand continuous usage and resist wear and tear.

Ambient high speed doors are often used in the following applications:

• Warehouses and distribution centres
• Manufacturing facilities
• Cleanrooms
• Retail and Supermarkets

Security Doors

Security doors are a versatile option, known for their durability, toughness, and security properties, perfect for external openings.

Key features include:

1. Strong and Durable Construction: From a simple Roller Shutter Door or a tougher Sectional Door, to a high speed security door like the Ulti Spiral, security doors are built with robust materials and construction to withstand attempted break-ins, resist forced entry, and endure harsh weather conditions. Typically, these doors are made from high-quality metals such as steel or aluminum, which provide a sturdy and long-lasting structure.
2. Insulation and Noise Reduction: Security doors can often be insulated which not only provides enhanced energy efficiency, but can also provide a level of noise reduction, which is beneficial for facilities located in busy or noisy environments, promoting a quieter and more comfortable interior environment.
3. Customization Options: Security doors can be tailored to specific requirements and aesthetic needs, with various designs, window options, insulation options with foam infills, and hardware accessories.

Security doors are often used in the following applications:

• Manufacturing and assembly plants
• Warehouses and distribution centres
• Automotive facilities
• Retail facilities and showrooms

 

Understanding the different types of industrial doors or commercial doors is crucial for selecting the most suitable option for specific applications. And keep in mind, these are just general categories—there can be doors that fit into more than one or even none of them. And of course, you need to consider your particular use case to find the one that most suits your needs, and the all-important budget. For a comprehensive guide on selecting the perfect door, check out this handy blog.

As you can see, there is plenty to consider when choosing a door for your specific application and while the details above provide a good starting point, it’s always best to talk to the experts to make sure you get the right solution for your facility. Get in touch and we’d be happy to take you through your options!