Selecting the correct door for your business needs can be a challenge.
They are a vital part of your business and premises, they control how you provide access in and out of your premises and keep your products and employees secure and comfortable.
So to assist you in making the right choice for your premises, we have compiled a guide to help you identify which door is right for you.
External or Internal doors
Depending on the industry you work within, you may need special features to protect your products and/or employees from certain elements. Hard-wearing, galv doors are ideal for external use, as they provide resistance to the elements and protect from unwanted forced entry. Whereas, insulated roller shutter doors can reduce noise that may be produced from inside the premises.
Space and Size
Does your warehouse have limited space? if so vertically opening and closing doors will certainly be a great option for you. From vehicle manufacturing plants to pharmaceutical warehouses, the door sizes and requirements will differ, but sara LBS will be able to accommodate your needs.
Security Features
Once you know the size you need, before installing any door it is important to understand whether you are meeting sufficient safety regulations in your warehouse. For example, if you have employees working inside your warehouse you will need to ensure your doors are compliant with health and safety regulations – they will need to be fire-resistant. In addition to this, your warehouse insurance policy may also require that your doors have additional features such as automated control systems.
You may also wish to consider High-speed doors as they offer greater levels of control over who has access to your premises, shutting quickly once an authorised vehicle has passed through to minimise the time the door is left open and keep out those who are not welcome.
Depending on the industry you work in special features to your doors can be very important.
Airlocks put simply provide an “air lock loading bay”, with doors at both ends which work in tandem, so that the interior of the “air lock loading bay”, is always protected from the outside environment. This is a great option for products that are being handled, such as food packages, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, dangerous chemicals or bio-hazards. Similarly, they are frequently found in countries that are either very hot or very cold and building interiors are air-conditioned.
Use & traffic
If your warehouse is in constant use you will benefit from doors that can open quickly to prevent any delays to productivity. Our High Speed Doors have one of the fastest opening speeds on the market and are a great option.
Not only do you need to consider how your door may impact productivity and performance but the type of traffic you have, if it’s largely foot traffic we recommend steel-hinged personnel door sets which allow people to come and go with ease while ensuring safety. If traffic is largely vehicles, doors with extra safety features would be beneficial.
Seeking new doors for your business? Unsure of your needs? Our experienced team can visit your site, discuss your needs and offer the perfect solution.
Speak with us today to discuss our services and products and arrange a site visit. To get in touch visit our contact page or give us a call at 01442 245577.
WHO ARE SARA LBS?
sara Loading Bay Specialists supply, install and maintain loading bay equipment for manufacturing, warehouse loading and distribution networks, also high speed doors and roller shutter doors for industrial, production line, cleanroom and food processing applications. Its high speed range of ‘Sprint’ fast action doors offer quick opening speeds and improved safety for internal and external applications.
sara LBS have been supplying, installing and maintaining high speed doors for over 30 years, priding themselves on their quality of workmanship, dedication to customer service and reliability of installation. If you’d like to get in touch to discuss our High Speed Doors, please contact us or call us on 01442 245577