VL High Speed Door

Product Overview

Description

The VL vertical lifting high speed doors allows quick entry and exit in a safe and controlled manner.

• Suitable for indoor and  exterior applications across a wide range of environments.
• High wind resistance
• Durable and low maintenance:  tested to 500 thousand cycles
• Available in a 13 RAL colours with full size see-through panels/mesh
• Printable to carry logos, information and warnings.

Application

Indoor and exterior useage. Optional stainless steel frame, motor cover and control cabinet for use in hostile environments.

The VL high speed door is commonly used in food premises, breweries, refrigeration and freezer rooms, transport premises, automotive manufacturers, conveyor belts, pharmaceuticals industry, paint rooms, waste sorting, car washes, hangers, warehouses, gantry and cranes.

The VL high speed door is a vertically stacking door suited to outdoor applications having to withstand high air streams and windy conditions, the adaptable design means it can be altered to many site requirements.

Energy saving

Heat loss in industrial premises costs businesses thousands of pounds a year.  Energy saving through the minimising air leakage is extremely important. Heavy weight insulated PVC curtain available.

Maximum speed

Adustable to the following maximum speeds:

• Opening: 1.2 m/s
• Closing: 1.2 m/s

Temperature range :

-30 to +70 °C

Maximum dimensions

Clear opening (width x height): 20,000 mm x 15,000 mm

Wind resistance

Class of wind resistance as measured by BS EN 12424:2000 up to the following maximium dimensions (width x height):

• Class 2 : 8000 mm x 8000 mm
• Class 3 : 5000 mm x 5000 mm
• Class 4 : 3000 mm x 3000 mm

Curtain

The curtain is a toughened PVC that is highly resistant to wearing and tearing. It is reinforced with cross bars connected through high frequency welds to ensure a uniform bond.

It is available in four options for different applications:

• Standard:  0.9 Kg/m² weight and 0.9 mm thickness
• Insulated :  1.3 Kg/m² and 3 mm thickness

Canvas available in 13 colours: RAL 9016 Traffic White | RAL 1013 Oyster White | RAL 5015 Sky Blue | RAL 5010 Gentian Blue | RAL 1003  Signal Yellow | RAL 2004 Pure Orange | RAL 7035 Pearl Grey | RAL 7037 Dusty Grey | RAL 7038 Agate Grey | RAL 6026 Green | RAL 3002 Carmine Red | RAL 9005 Jet Black | RAL 9006 White Aluminium.

Windows

Transparent PVC vision panels, mesh (for ventilation) or mesh with covers  (for cold weather)

• Standard: two rows 850 mm x 300 mm (width x height)
• Optional: one row 1100 mm x 300 mm (width x height)

Door Frame (BS EN 12604:2017)

A reinforced self-bearing galvanised steel frame that supports a steel shaft housing aluminum bearings and drums. The frame connects to the curtain through traction ribbons and brackets.
All sides are protected by nylon brushes to avoid scratches on canvas when running.

• Standard : galvanized steel
• Optional : power coated steel
• Optional : stainless steel (AISI 304 / 316)