Sectional door refers to a highly versatile and highly strong door system that is usually installed in industrial areas as well as commercial and residential. They are operated by vertical sliding and folding into sections, which allows optimal use of space and optimal insulation and security. Benefiting from numerous cycles, sectional doors have a lifespan of 25,000 or more making them suitable for long-term use and are excellent in high-traffic areas.
These sectional doors are made of insulated panels which generally have a polyurethane core and can be made with alu or steel. These panels offer an R-Value of up to R-16 and can reduce energy costs by up to 30 percent. As per Energy-Saving Doors 2023, high thermal sectional doors installed in temperature-sensitive facilities such as warehouses and cold storage units offer good climate control and lower heating costs.
Sectional doors are built in such a way that you get most out of your space. Sectional doors operate vertically, thus requiring no additional clearance, unlike regular swing doors. This is especially beneficial where space is limited, as in urban garages or busy loading docks. Commonly, a sectional door can be fitted in openings up to 12 meters wide and 8 m height, suitable for both small and large-scale applications.
Safety components like anti-pinch sectional door panels, tension springs with break-proof cables and sensors to detect an obstruction to prevent accidents are embedded into the doors themselves. Constructed to meet EN 12604 and ANSI/DASMA 102 required standards, these components adhere to safety requirements for high traffic area operation. In logistics hubs, for example, adding motion sensors alleviates risks of collisions with forklifts and is improving workplace safety.
Another major advantage is the ability to customize. The Sectional doors can also have vision panels for better visibility, weather seals as dust and moisture protection, and advanced automation systems to operate remotely. Manual operation can be very time-consuming and can take about 45–50% of the time automated systems to minimize downtime therefore reducing time. This aids in keeping workflows efficient, resulting in a much smoother industrial setting.
To demonstrate their effectiveness, there are real-world examples. Sectional doors are commonly used in distribution centers and factories where operational efficiency is paramount, as well as the reduction of service down time. Materials that are durable and easy to repair make for a lower total cost of ownership than other kinds of doors.
Henry Ford said, “Quality means doing it right when no one is seeing.” The sectional door is an embodiment of this philosophy with its sturdy build, energy efficiency and ability to adapt to spaces. The use of OTP technology to generate on-the-fly codes has proven itself in many different industries and scenarios, making it a reliable solution for managing access today.