Choosing Automatic Sliding Doors for a Business Entrance

Key takeaways

• Busy entrances need sensors that detect approach early and hold the door open long enough.
• Glass gives a bright, open look.
• Safety sensors stop the door if a person is in the path.
• Keep the track clean, check sensors and plan regular service to avoid doors stuck open or closed during business hours.

Quick checklist before you decide

What to check on site

• Opening width and header space
• Glass, PVC or wooden leaf type and weight
• Foot traffic and one-way or two-way flow
• Emergency opening and fire-exit requirements
• Power supply and access control integration

How installation usually goes

Survey and preparation

A survey checks the opening, frame, floor level, header space and power. The operator is fitted to the header or frame, sensors are aligned, speeds and hold-open time are set, and staff are shown the mode switch and manual release.

How the system works day to day

A door operator drives the leaf along a track or on a hinge. A sensor detects approach, the controller sets opening width, speed and hold-open time, and safety sensors prevent the leaf from closing on a person or object.

Frequently asked questions