Improving efficiency

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) and GAI (the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers) have recently been informed by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) that they are aware of cases where external panic or emergency exit doorsets have been supplied, conformity marked against EN 14351-1:2006+A2:2016, but without the necessary third-party certification. The testing and certification required for conformity marking (CE or UKCA) is specified in the Annex Z of EN 14351-1:2006+A2:2016. To conformity mark an external doorset that is neither fire-resisting nor an emergency/panic exit, no third-party certification is required.

This article was first published in the May 1st 2025 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.

A new flexible, high-speed door has been launched by Hörmann UK which helps reduce downtime caused by damage and is quick to install. The V 5025 Z door is fitted with innovative zip technology and in the event of a collision the door curtain pulls away from the side rail to prevent damage. It is then automatically re-fed into the rail restoring the door curtain to its original position and operation.

High-speed doors, also known as rapid-roll or fast-action doors form a crucial part of warehouse operations and, if breakdowns occur, leaving you without working doors for long periods of time, could result in numerous issues such as slower or ceased operations, contamination, failed temperature control, increased energy bills and security risks. Without a door maintenance and repair plan in place you could potentially end up spending money on costly ad-hoc repairs and experiencing delayed response time for urgent repairs. If a service contract is taken out with BID Group, the company provides a regular programme of servicing and its teams of engineers have experience in servicing, maintaining and repairing not only its own doors and associated products, but also those of other manufacturers, so the company can help out wherever possible and you don’t have to call out separate engineers for different products.

Having completed a site visit for an online sports equipment retailer, EFAFLEX recommended its SRT-Eco door, which is ideal for customers looking to create zoned working areas or act as a demarcation to minimise contamination or airflow. The SRT-Eco fabric roll up door requires little specialist structural preparation, and its slimline frames mean that it can be fitted in areas of confined space. The standard sight curtain is semi-transparent for increased user safety, and to ensure an uninterrupted line of sight in busy traffic areas where people and machinery work side by side.

Industrial curtains can create distinct temperature-controlled zones within your warehouse, without the need to overhaul the entire facility. By effectively partitioning space, industrial curtains allow you to direct heating or cooling systems only where needed, keeping specific areas at the right temperature. This approach not only improves the working environment for staff but also prevents the unnecessary expenditure of energy, resulting in both cost savings and a more stable temperature control system across the facility, according to Westgate Global.

Whether you’re storing sensitive products or simply trying to manage energy costs, doors and curtains help warehouse operators maintain optimal temperature control.

George Simpson

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