Overhead sectional doors
Industrial overhead sectional doors are ideal as enclosures for loading dock areas. Their high insulation performance ensures significant energy savings.
They open vertically, with panels moving horizontally under the ceiling (or vertically depending on the selected opening type), allowing installation regardless of the available space. They are the most practical and secure solution for loading and unloading operations, minimizing space usage and preventing accidental collapses.
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Information required before ordering an industrial sectional door
Before ordering the installation of an insulated sectional door, it is crucial to gather the following information to ensure an accurate and effective choice
- Nature of the operation: Understanding the purpose of the door is essential. Is it for frequent pedestrian access, machinery passage, or goods transit? Defining the door’s use will determine the necessary features.
- Type of opening: Selecting the appropriate opening type is critical. Available options include
- Thermal insulation needs: If temperature control is important, proper insulation must be considered. Understanding the thermal environment and insulation requirements is essential.
- Accurate dimensions: Precise measurements of width, height, and available space are crucial to ensure a perfect fit and proper door operation.
- Wind resistance requirements: For locations exposed to strong winds, appropriate wind load resistance must be considered to ensure the door’s performance and safety.
- Safety features: Safety is paramount. The sectional door should include essential safety components such as photocells, anti-crush systems, and safety edges.
- Additional accessories for your sectional door: Enhance the functionality and safety of your door with the following accessories:
- Vision panels: Provide clear visibility to the opposite side, improving safety and avoiding potential collisions.
- Ventilation grilles: Allow continuous airflow while maintaining security and insulation.
- Wicket door (Pedestrian access door): Allows foot traffic without fully opening the main door, improving efficiency.
- Photocells: Automatically stop the door if an obstacle is detected, reducing collision risks.
- Remote control and receiver: Enables safe operation of the door from a distance.
- Emergency stop contact: Allows immediate door stoppage in casa of an emergency, enhancing overall safety.
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FAQs about overhead sectional doors
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What type of industrial sectional door do I need?
The choice depends on how the access is used, the insulation required, the need for natural light and the type of traffic. Kavidoors sectional doors are manufactured with insulated steel panels and can include vision panels, windows or an integrated pedestrian door. The configuration and opening system should be selected according to the actual requirements and operating conditions of the installation.
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What are the maximum dimensions of the door?
Kavidoors industrial sectional doors are manufactured to the dimensions of the opening, within the technical limits of each configuration. In addition to width and height, the total weight, guide system, wind resistance and available installation structure must be assessed. For doors wider than five metres, Kavidoors uses double hinges and reinforcing omega profiles to increase the stability of the assembly.
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What level of thermal insulation do I need?
The required insulation depends on the indoor and outdoor temperatures, building climate control, opening frequency and required level of airtightness. Kavidoors sectional doors feature steel panels without thermal bridging, with a rigid CFC-free polyurethane foam core and EPDM seals between sections. This configuration helps reduce heat transfer, air infiltration and the installation’s energy consumption.
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What guide system does my installation need?
The guide system must be adapted to the available space around the opening and beneath the roof. Kavidoors offers standard, high-lift and vertical lift configurations. The choice depends on the lintel height, total door height, type of vehicles and the presence of beams, pipes, lighting or other obstacles beneath the roof.
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Is a manual or motorised sectional door better?
A manual door may be sufficient for moderate-sized openings with few daily opening cycles. Motorisation is recommended for large doors, frequent traffic or vehicle access. It improves operation and allows remote controls, photocells, radars, push buttons or access control systems to be integrated. Kavidoors offers operation by pull cord, lifting handle or motorised drive.
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What wind resistance and airtightness do I need?
The required performance depends on the geographical location, façade orientation, opening dimensions and building exposure. In areas subject to strong winds, the required resistance should be specified when requesting a quotation. EPDM seals between panels help improve airtightness and watertightness, but the complete configuration must be selected according to the actual conditions of the access.
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Can it include a pedestrian door, windows or vision panels?
Yes. The sectional door can include an integrated pedestrian door, allowing people to enter without fully opening the main door. It can also be fitted with vision panels or windows to increase natural light and improve visibility through the access point. The feasibility and position of these elements depend on the door dimensions and the configuration of the complete assembly.
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What safety systems does an automatic door need?
The door must incorporate systems that reduce the risk of falling, trapping or contact with people and vehicles. Kavidoors sectional doors include a spring safety device. Depending on the configuration, they can also include photocells, anti-crushing systems, safety edges, safety contacts and emergency stop systems, selected according to the characteristics and requirements of the access point.
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Can it be installed in an existing opening?
Yes, provided that the opening and structure have the required dimensions and strength. Before installation, the width and height, side clearance, lintel, internal depth and any obstacles beneath the roof must be checked. The different guide systems allow the door travel to be adapted to many warehouse configurations, depending on the available space.
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How much does an industrial sectional door cost?
The price depends on the dimensions, opening type, insulation, motorisation, accessories, finish, safety systems and installation conditions. To request a quotation, it is advisable to provide the opening width and height, lintel height, side clearance, roof clearance, traffic type, indoor or outdoor use, opening system, manual or motorised operation, pedestrian door, vision panels or ventilation, wind exposure, required finish or colour, photographs, plans, country and installation location. With this information, Kavidoors can define the most suitable guides, reinforcements, motorisation and accessories.
