Working for a variety of industries, high speed doors give industrial workers more ease of access combined with improved security and a multitude of other benefits. It’s thanks to their PVC material that ensures ease of access and faster operation, whilst maintaining optimum security by providing effective barriers for your business and premises. It’s these very reasons why high speed doors are sought after, particularly from industries ranging from automotive all
So aside from the obvious benefit of speed, what are the other advantages of high speed doors? Let’s go through them to see how they could improve your business logistics and operations.
1. Custom-made with great options
One of the main advantages of high speed doors is their customisability. They can be tailor-made to suit your business, painted in any colour and can come in two varieties. There’s a high-speed insulated roller shutter or the fast-acting Rapidor to choose from, the main difference being the make-up of the door. The Rapidor is made of PVC with some visibility available, whereas the high-speed insulated roller shutter is made of steel and is a bit heavier, making the fall speed slightly slower than the Rapidor, but it gives complete security.
The Rapidor is faster because of the material and is better suited for where visibility is needed and for high traffic flow. You’ll need a full-proof secure door on the outside for when you need to lock up. They are also completely bespoke with a vast range of colour and size options to suit your business and its decor. The extra window of a Rapidor is sometimes favoured by businesses for obvious reasons, but if visibility isn’t a necessity, then our high speed insulated roller shutter can still provide all the benefits you need.
2. Controlled energy-efficient environment
High-speed doors are perfect for businesses that require a controlled environment to be maintained at all times. With the insulated high-speed door, your business can benefit from an energy-efficient solution as well as a faster operation by minimising heat transfer as much as possible.
Plus, the fast opening and closing of a high speed door ensures conditioned air doesn’t escape – so not only does this help conserve energy, but it also gives your HVAC system a break and saves cash on your commercial energy bills.
3. Improves productivity
What every business aims for: improved productivity. And high-speed doors help with exactly that. With faster opening and closing, employees can enter and exit the premises easily without having to tally up the minutes waiting for slow-opening doors.
The efficiency of a high-speed door means workers can move goods in and out of a facility much faster, which in turn optimises their task handling. This is especially important if you run a busy operation and handle large volumes of goods!
4. Security for workers
No matter which high-speed door you go for, your overall workplace security is greatly increased. With either our High Speed Insulated Shutter or Rapidor, you get a faster operation due to the lighter-in-weight material, that will shut quickly after workers/vehicles have entered or exited. For fuller security, however, it’s the insulated high-speed door you’ll want, as this is made from steel and works as a roller shutter to lock everything down.
Ultimately, employee safety is super important. Our Rapidor high speed door allows for a window to see through and ensure you aren’t accidentally going to bump into any incoming traffic. This is especially useful if you work in a high footfall building.
5. Ideal for atmospheric conditions
The insulated high-speed door option is perfect for industries where products have to be kept cool or in special atmospheric conditions. The fast-acting mechanism ensures that the internal environment of the premises maintains a controlled temperature, which can be vital for certain businesses.
Here at SSS Industrial Doors, our high speed doors are made to withstand extreme temperatures, making them suitable for a variety of settings. Whether you’re facing extreme heat, cold, humidity or harsh winds, our high speed doors are durable enough to handle the elements.
6. Low maintenance
Low maintenance, durable, reliable, and installed by an experienced team, you can rest assured that your goods will remain safe and temperate at all times.
We know how busy things can get, which is why our high speed doors are crafted for minimal maintenance, saving you both time and money. Unlike traditional doors or shutters which might often need regular maintenance, our high speed doors utilise durable materials and clever designs that cut down on wear and tear. Plus, our high-speed doors are fitted with the unique high speed inverter drive motor and have fewer components, lessening the maintenance required.
7. Visibility as well as security
You can go for a completely opaque high-speed door, or give workers more visibility with vision windows on the robust steel roller shutters and the PVC Rapidors. These are a great option for allowing workers to see who is approaching, see what the weather’s looking like, spot any suspicious activity outside, and keep a general eye on the external premises.
8. Safety and security
Our high speed doors are operated by a digital control panel and a high-speed motor, there is also the ability to override with a manual chain mechanism, if you ever need to interrupt operation.
Optional extras
For the insulated high-speed roller shutters, not only can you get them in a great range of powder-coated finishes, and in bespoke specifications, you can add on optional extras, including:
- Wind lock anchors
- Hoods and fascia
- Remote control operation
- Light curtains
- Radar
- Loops
- Vision windows
And for the PVC Rapidor, optional extras include:
- Light curtain
- Loop
- Radar
- Wind bars
- Motor box
- Fascia
9. Saving on energy bills
If you’re minimising heat transfer, you’re saving heat and energy, meaning you’re saving on energy bills! The insulated options retain heat better, and by separating the premises internally with controlled areas, you can improve energy efficiency all round.
10. Prevents cross-contamination
A high-speed door can act as an environmental barrier, preventing cross-contamination, and keeping out bad weather, debris, dust and pests/vermin. This is especially useful for industries that handle food and pharmaceuticals, where contamination needs to be prevented. High speed doors can absolutely help with this to maintain good hygiene standards and safe, quality products.
11. A great sound barrier
In addition to their energy efficiency and security benefits, high speed doors also serve as an effective noise barrier. They help help reduce noise pollution to create a quieter and more comfortable working environment. Whether your company is located in a noisy area or you need to contain loud machinery or processes, high speed doors can significantly reduce sound transmission. Plus, by promoting a quieter workplace, high-speed doors contribute to employee wellbeing and productivity.
12. Quick turnaround
No need to wait too long because once you’ve decided on the door you like, the engineers and installation team aim for a one-week turnaround from the official order date.
Now that you’re clued up on all the benefits high speeds doors have to offer – contact the installation team at SSS Industrial Doors today to order your high speed door and improve your business’s productivity in no time.
