5 Key Benefits of High-Speed Roll-Up Doors for Industrial Facilities
Industrial facilities such as warehouses, cold storages, food and drink storage facilities, pharmaceutical environments, and other logistics fulfilment centers are perennial hives of activity. They facilitate the movement of goods and personnel to and from their premises, ensuring the operational efficiency of numerous industries, where speed is of the essence.
A crucial component of the operations of these facilities is the safe storage of goods. For example, a cold storage facility needs to maintain fixed temperature and humidity levels to keep perishable goods from spoiling. Therefore, they need to be fitted with doors that can provide high levels of safety and security. In addition, these doors need be opened and closed multiple times daily, requiring these operations to be effortless and fast.
This is where high-speed roll-up doors come into play.
What are High-Speed Roll-Up Doors?
High-speed roll-up doors are technologically advanced industrial facility door solutions that are designed to roll up or down in a vertical direction at great speeds relative to conventional doors. They can be operated either automatically or manually, saving a lot of time and effort for warehouse personnel, especially if they are operating vehicles or carrying loads. They are extremely versatile and can be used for a wide range of facilities including warehouses, cold storages, supermarkets, car washes, hospitals, and many other such applications.
In this blog we will describe some of the main advantages of high-speed roll-up doors, which will explain why they are so important for efficient logistics operations.
Benefits of High-Speed Roll-Up Doors
Durability and speed
With high-speed roll-up doors, these two attributes go hand-in-hand. These doors are manufactured using high strength PVC-coated canvas, making them highly durable and long-lasting. This enables them to be used extensively throughout the day, which is a primary requirement in any logistics fulfilment center. They are also designed to withstand a wide range of operating temperatures and have a high resistance to pressure from wind load, which is an important consideration, especially in environments with high wind exposure.
Coming to the speed, they operate at high speeds of 1 m/s, whether opening or closing. If we consider a 4-meter-high door, which is quite large, the entire operation of opening and closing the door takes less than 10 seconds! This facilitates heavy traffic movement of workers, goods, and warehouse equipment quickly, saving precious time and effort.
Safety and security
Another critical aspect of any industrial facility is safety. High-speed roll-up doors are extremely safe to operate, maintaining a smooth and consistent motion even at high speeds. They are designed with a number of safety features such as electric safety bands, radars and photocell sensors. These safety devices can sense obstructions in the door’s closing path in real-time, signaling the door to immediately stop or reverse direction, thus preventing accidents to workers and damage to goods or vehicles. The doors have soft and flexible edges, which prevent cuts and injuries, but they are sturdy enough to prevent unauthorized entry or break-ins.
Low maintenance
One would expect that a device that is almost constantly in operation would experience frequent wear and tear and require periodic maintenance. The high-speed roll-up doors, contrary to expectations, requires very little maintenance as it is built to last. The doors are powered by a geared motor and operate automatically through a control panel using radar or induction loop technology that can sense movement in front of the door. They are also capable of self-repairing, which means that they can automatically realign themselves on their tracks if they get dislodged due to accidental contact with some external object such as a forklift or some other warehouse equipment. A simple annual maintenance contract (AMC) would be sufficient to take care of any servicing requirements.
Energy efficiency
Normally, in temperature-controlled environments, constant opening and closing of doors creates imbalances, which can be detrimental to the quality of operations and discomforting for workers. High-speed roll-up doors are very effective in maintaining energy efficiency within the warehouse complex. Even when the doors are opened and closed multiple times throughout the day, the speed and stability that they provide keeps the internal environment of docking bays stable and insulated during loading and unloading operations. This helps preserve the quality of goods stored at the facility and reduces wastage due to temperature fluctuations caused by more conventional door systems, ultimately saving costs.
Enhanced productivity
When high-speed roll-up doors are installed throughout the logistics fulfilment facility, they can save significant amounts of time that would otherwise be required in just opening and closing doors. Automatic high-speed roll-up doors allow warehouse workers to move goods and equipment quickly and efficiently without the hassle of operating multiple doors. This convenience has a marked effect on improving operational efficiency and productivity, leading to lower downtimes and higher fulfilment rates.
Conclusion
High-speed roll-up doors are critical equipment for industrial storage and distribution facilities with high levels of traffic, where both speed and efficiency are paramount. They provide effortless access to these facilities, ensuring the safety and security of workers, warehouse equipment and goods. They are easy to install and provide hands-free operation via sensors. They can be also operated manually, if required, by just pressing a push button. They are extremely durable, requiring very little maintenance. They provide operational and energy efficiency, enhance productivity, and help reduce costs.
About SAB TECH
SAB TECH is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-tech industrial facility door solutions in Saudi Arabia. When it comes to high-speed roll-up doors, SAB TECH prioritizes safety, durability and efficiency. They manufacture fully customizable doors having a maximum size of 4000 mm x 4000 mm, using high strength PVC with a wind class rating up to 5, which is suitable for extremely high wind zones. They also customize the doors with different colors and custom-printed curtains as per the client’s preferences. Their high-speed roll-up doors come with one year warranty and a dedicated AMC. Get in touch with SAB TECH’s experts today to explore pricing and customization options.
